Sermons on Religious Traditions:

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Baptism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 23, 2021

The sacrament of Baptism not only as a command of Jesus, but as a covenant with God as understood from the Wesleyan tradition.

BAPTISM IS KNOWN TO US AS “THE OUTWARD SIGN OF AN INWARD GRACE.” BAPTISM IS A SACRAMENT OF THE CHURCH AND IS A COMMAND GIVEN TO US BY JESUS CHRIST. BAPTISM, ACCORDING TO THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH IS A “MEANS OF GRACE THROUGH FAITH, [A] TOKEN OF OUR PROFESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND SIGNS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Twelve Stones (Joshua 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2025

Are traditions and memorials in violation of scriptural principles? Let's begin in Joshua 4.

Is it good to create memorials of important events? May the church create traditions that remember important Christian events or are we restricted to the scriptures alone? Let’s begin in Joshua 4. Did Israel set up a pile of stones, a cairn as a memorial? After Israel had crossed the Jordan, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Presentation Of The Lord And The Consecrated Day: Timeless Insights Into The Universal Human Quest For Meaning And Significance

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Reflection In Christian tradition, Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of the Lord, is extremely important. This feast honors the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

False Teachers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Paul warns against, and exposes the Colossian heresy; he say's don't be cheated by philosophies and traditions.

#5~ Col.2: 8 -12 FALSE TEACHERS 12-22-13 * LET'S REMEMBER THAT VERSES 4-7 ARE--WARNING ABOUT "Enticing words" by the so called wise men of the day. ------------------------------------------------ * Verses 8--13 are mostly warning about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Of The Paralytic Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the miracle but it is a lesson to the Pharisees and the religious leaders at that day.

The Healing of the Paralytic (Palsy) Luke 5:17-26 Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1012 Miracles # 08 I. Jesus was teaching. 5:17a II. Jesus had the power to heal. 5:17c NOTE: The word power is the same Greek n which we get our word for dynamite. III. The crowd that was present. 5:17b & 5:19a A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Gavest Me No Kiss

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 3, 2007

Jesus compares the worship of a religious leader, with the worship of a prostitute.

(Luke 7:36-47) "Thou gavest me no kiss" There are two people described in our text. First we have a Pharisee; a very refined gentleman; a man of dignity and respect. Then there is a prostitute; a woman of ill repute; an outcast of society; a sinner. Jesus is the guest of the Pharisee, and has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Religion & Rituals Will Not Save You Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Religious people can be some of the hardest to reach with the gospel.

1. There is wonderful CONFIDENCE & SECURITY in Jesus Christ. a. Our salvation isn’t based on the promises we have made to God but rather THE PROMISE He has made to us. b. If you believe, you are saved, eternally. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NOTE: They came to Jesus one day and asked: John 6:28-29 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2009

Being reconciled is more important than being religious.

How to Handle Conflict Matthew 5:21-25 Rev. Brian Bill 4/19/09 On Monday Megan and I did some errands together. Our first stop was to M&H to drop off our lawnmower blade for its yearly sharpening. When we walked in I held up the blade and Rob immediately told me that I had had it on upside down. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh My Strength Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus came with an invitation not a list of religious rules and rituals.

PATTERN: DEDUCTIVE TEXTUAL – EXPOSITORY Introduction: The top 10 reasons you are too busy to pray today: 1. You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2. Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s lasted all week. 3. None of the clean clothes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Offer No One Could Refuse? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John 3:16 is really a verse for the religious but lost.

John 3:16-21 • A deal too good to be true? Give you a 20 for every 1 in your wallet? Too good to be true? Yep it is. GODFATHER movie line ‘I’m going to make you an offer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Church And State Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What separation does mean is that all true religious faith is a matter of free choice, and so no state power can ever be rightly used to enforce faith or any religious conviction.

Until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, the abuse of power will be a major cause of human suffering. When the country of Chad in Africa became independent in 1960 the Christian missionaries were delighted that the first President was a Baptist. Tambolboye was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

"trapped In Freedom"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002

How to recognize and escape the traps that Satan sets for us everyday.

“Trapped in Freedom” A couple of years ago, I told a children’s story about a certain fox that one day, found himself caught in a trap. But today I want to use that same illustration for us adults.. Now the type of trap that caught him is known as a “steel-jaw” trap, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Mark 9:43-47

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Is Watching You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 15, 2015

The less fortunate in our society need both our natural gifts and the dignity that comes with being acknowledged. They need the gift of our friendship, and we need them as well.

When I was preparing my sermon for this morning, I couldn’t help but think of the Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Now before you start thinking that I’ve been working too hard and need a vacation let me explain. There is a verse in that song that ties in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Anglican