Sermons on Ritualism:

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Hero's Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE

Title: What A Hero Knows Text: Hebrews 11:4 Intro: Able was a son that listened to his parents. They told their sons of how God structured the process of anointment. Three things were explained to these young men. Able got the importance of all three. I. Able Knew The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 5, 2007

The Vision God gave to Isaiah

The power of Vision Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: this morning I want to talk to you about Vision, in webters dictionary the word vision is (the power of sight, ability to see, a supernatural appearance) the power of sight is very powerful. We are able to see all of the wonderful and beautiful things of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Life Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 19, 2009

Christians are free to love and serve.

Galatians 5:1&13-15 January 18, 2009 Freedom life Dead poet’s society clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9-uIRZZR40 1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. You may remember last week’s sermon when I read a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2009

Sermon for "Old Fashioned Sunday"

The Church of Acts (Acts 4:32-35) - Considering Old Time Religion I wondered about some of the old church habits - I wondered about how God would call us today to act knowing what He has already done - Tonight, let’s examine the old church; let’s get honest about what we need to do - Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tribulation (Partvii) Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

The plagues of the seven bowls

“The Tribulation” Part VII Opening: The political conventions are over and the speeches are done. Revelation 15 Now we have come to the seven plagues brought by the seven angels to finish the wrath of God on the earth. In the King James Bible the word last means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Abel's Lamb

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Why Cain's sacrifice was not accepted then, and is still being rejected today.

ABEL’S LAMB Genesis 4:1-8 Gen. 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3 ) And in process of time it came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Have you ever did something wrong and wondered, how did get here? You know what I mean. Life is great one day and then BANG your world is turned upside down.

Introduction: Have you ever did something wrong and wondered, how did get here? You know what I mean. Life is great one day and then BANG your world is turned upside down. Patrick Means wrote in his book, Men’s secret wars: He said: 9 years ago my world turned upside down. I was at a Ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010

The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Acts 10:24-38

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2010

When our attitude toward God turns sour, everyone ends up disappointed.

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture (Numbers 11:18-20, 25-35) 1. Last week we learned a number of lessons from Numbers 11. While I was preparing last week’s sermon, I could see we had too much material to handle in one week. 2. Today, I would like to continue on with this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are Your Trying To Impress

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

The way to turn your back from the world and still save them at the same time.

Sermon Matthew 6:5 Who are you trying to impress Introduction: We learn here that this Matthew (Levi), he was writing to the Jews for the purpose to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. Jesus said, (Read Matthew 6:5). This was a case of prayer gone wrong because: (1) their prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Cross, But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Mar 15, 2008

Four Soldiers were at the foot of the cross, but they were not repenting, but gambling! Why? Because they were distracted by Duty, Desires, and Deception.

Intro: Easter is coming earlier this year and I have been thinking about the cross. This morning, I would like to look at four men whose names we are not given. They are the four soldiers that gambled for Jesus’ clothes. One of the mysteries of the crucifixion is that there were so many who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008

What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Charismatic