Sermons on Religious Traditions:

Give Me That Old Time Legalistic Religion

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 10, 2021

Jesus and Paul experienced opposition from the legalists of their day, as will you and I. None of us are completely immune from its’ affects and we too must guard our hearts from presenting a message and lifestyle that God never intended

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Give Me that Old Time Legalistic Religion Text: Acts 22:22 Big Idea: Jesus had numerous confrontations with the legalists, who among other reasons, sought to kill Him for healing on the Sabbath (Mt. 13:14). Paul also experienced opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:20-22, Acts 22:22

Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:3, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Greater Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 7, 2005

Hebrews presents Jesus as the Greater Revelation - greater than any prophet - and the Greater Representation of God - greater than Angelic Beings

INTRODUCTION: The book of Hebrews is not the easiest book in the New Testament to study. It is, however, one of the best books for learning exactly who Jesus is. That’s why we’ve chosen Hebrews as the book we’ll be studying in our Pueblo groups for the next 12 weeks. The book of Hebrews is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Halloween?

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Is Halloween Christian?

A Christian Halloween?” 10/18/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Pastor_rr@yahoo.com Gal 5:19-21 “19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Kidnapping Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2006

What are you doing to protect yourself from being kidnapped spiritually?

INTRODUCTION • Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., twenty-month-old son of the famous aviator and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, was kidnapped about 9:00 p.m., on March 1, 1932, from the nursery on the second floor of the Lindbergh home near Hopewell, New Jersey. The child’s absence was discovered and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Clint Carr on Dec 9, 2000

4 keys to being born again.

I. Read John 3:1-7 II. N. Was a Pharisee a. they were Jews who were fanatics about the observance of rites and ceremonies. He was smart, rich, respected, a ruler, and very religious. b. N. was still lost (just because your religious doesn’t mean your going to Heaven. Just because you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Definition Of Vision

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is slowly dismantling "stereotype" churches and establishing "prototype" churches

A New Definition of “Vision” - Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint (NIV) If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves (Message) When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild (NLT) God is slowly dismantling “stereotype” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Message

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2011

Christmas Eve 6pm service

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Christmas Message Intro: It is Christmas Eve and following tradition, you gather with family to exchange and unwrap gifts. You are handed a small, beautifully wrapped present. You unwrap it carefully. The good news is that it is a voucher for $500. The bad news is that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Embracing Change: Lessons From Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

Can change truly happen? Many of us make New Year's resolutions, hoping to bring about personal transformation. However, change is often met with resistance, as people prefer the familiar. Even when individuals claim to have experienced a spiritual rebirth, skepticism arises. But the Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Topics: Jesus Teachings, Embracing Change

The Scourge Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004

The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Wise Men Still Worship

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

The Wise Men remind us that true worship comes from the heart.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003

by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

This Present World

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon looks at “This Present World” that Demas forsook the Christian friendship and fellowship of the Apostle Paul for.

“This Present World” Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 Intro: This morning we want to look at “This Present World” that Demas forsook the Christian friendship and fellowship of the Apostle Paul for. Maybe you know someone who has done the same thing as Demas Left off going to church, serving God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To True Religion - Take Inventory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Do we live as if we will account to God one day or as if God doesn’t really come into the picture?

By Michael Prabaharan The Recipe isn’t working "Our past Christian heritage is long gone, replaced by seemingly more successful and relevant spiritual and secular beliefs. The "holy land" is a shambles despite centuries of religious heritage, promises and hope. Those who’ve abandoned the more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican