Sermons on rituals:

The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#3] THE EARTHLY SANCTUARY Hebrews 9:1-10 Introduction: The main points in Hebrews are pretty simple: The superiority of Christ (Hebrews 1:10-7:28) and the superiority of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:7-10:18). In the transition passage of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Up With Worship

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thou Clean Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

To be clean we need to hear clean words, thoughts and ideas that enrich our spirits and enhance our minds and improve our condition and position with God.

Sunday, March 11, 2007 “Be Thou Clean” Text: Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Today we examine the second step in our walk with Jesus. Last week Jesus suggested to us to Come and rest awhile. This week he commands us to Be Thou Clean. Many of us misunderstand the commands of God. His commands are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Believe About Salvation"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2011

What does our church believe about salvation?

Our church’s confession of faith says this concerning what we say we believe about salvation: “The only way of salvation is by grace through faith in the atonement and righteousness of Jesus Christ. Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it.” Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Deceitful Heart Or Pure Heart

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2020

The Lord said through Jeremiah that the heart is deceitful above all things and Jesus said blessed are the pure in heart? Can both be true. Can the Lord change one into the other?

Deceitful Heart or Pure Heart? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Jeremiah 17:1, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 7:7-24, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 73:1, Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 36:26, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 18:18-30, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 24:37, Genesis 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom Letter- Your Freedom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2021

This is the 46th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 12th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#46] FREEDOM LETTER- YOUR FREEDOM Galatians 6:1-18 Introduction: As we conclude Galatians today, I want to further discuss your freedom in Christ. This entire letter is about not giving up your freedom in Christ for rituals. When I worked for McDonald’s in Canyon, TX; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Is Coming Back Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

There came a day when the Lord found a man after His own heart who would not rest until the Ark of God's glory was fully restored to His people. That man was David. David longed to bring the Ark of God back to the people of God.

Title: THE ARK IS COMING BACK OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this teaching you will be able to: i. Understand what the Glory of God is ii. Understand the purpose of the Glory of God iii. Explain why the Glory of God departs from His people. iv. Identify what’s necessary for the restoration of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Exodus 25:9

Losing Our Grip On Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 10 in our Galatians series focusing on our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Loosing our Grip on Grace” I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 1. Faith Argued by clarifying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus The Real Deal Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus; the Real Deal Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION -There is some great stuff happening with the Adventureland Ministries for kids back there. -They are celebrating the end of their first workshop today and will be starting a new one on the life of David next week. -Get your kids back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Part Two.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 3, 2006

Great expectations part two further conflict with the Pharisees. Whose right?

Mark 2:23-3:6. Great expectations part two. Regulations shape all our lives. Michael imagine a game of bridge without rules, Brain imagine a Cricket match without the wickets and the crease, Mark imagine a football match without a ball and the posts. Imagine these roads without highway code, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea 6:4-11 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 15, 2013

Gods call of repentance in v.1-3 is followed up by a warning about NOT repenting!

Hosea 6:4-11 [HCSB] May 15, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Last time we looked at Hosea we looked at v.1-3 of this chapter and it was a cry by Hosea for the nations of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Signs On The Road To Judgment

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 21, 2006

There are warning signs on the road to judgment that can lead to safety or destruction

WARNING SIGNS ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT 3/19/06 Mark 6:53-56; 7:1-24a S__L__R__ 1. Young Preacher 1st Serm at New Church – 2nd Coming a. very dramatic presentation – forgot next pt. b. backed up –rushed forward – Jesus “I’m Coming’ c. still blank -w. more force – nothing; d. rushed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three In One, Body, Blood And Spirit

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 11, 2016

Think of it everywhere Jesus walked that day He would have seen the blood being applied to homes in Jerusalem. A constant reminder of what was to come for Him but He kept walking toward it and even celebrated it with His disciples. Communion Passover

Three in One, Body, Blood and Spirit World Communion Sunday Lamentations 3:19-24 Today we celebrate Holy Communion with Christians around the world. The tradition was begun in 1933 by Rev. Hugh Thomson Kerr who ministered in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Source: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning God’s Voice Among Other Voices

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites.

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:11