Sermons on Traditional Barriers:

Is America In For A Shaking?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In Leviticus and Deut. God included in His covenant with Israel, the Shemitah which is the Hebrew word translated “release” in Deut. 15:1-3.Just as God reserved the seventh day of the week as a Sabbath, He also established the seventh year as the Shemitah

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Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Sister, You Can Make It Happen

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013

The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Love

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2020

Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46.

Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46. Matthew 22:34-36 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

At His Feet

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2024

At His Feet is where we want to be rather you are there listening to every word, submitting and casting all your cares upon Him, or there in total worship it is at His feet where I want to be.

“At His Feet” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I wrote this poem many years ago I believe it was in 2012 and on this week while searing the internet when studying for this message I came across this poem again and as I was reading some of the comments one stood out and they said my kid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8, John 11:32

Denomination: Apostolic

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vintage Wine

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023

Don’t let your faith turn to vinegar. Keep it fresh by letting the newness of Jesus Christ flow through you continually.

How many of you remember the 60’s? Some of us lived through that period, some of us have heard or read about it, and for some of us it’s as distant as the American Revolution. The 60’s were a kind of revolution too, complete with ideology and pamphleteers and civil unrest and rather more bloodshed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Whole Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 8, 2024

As the old movie clip say, "You can't handle the truth!" If truth trumps tradition many will choose tradition.

John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Jewish Wedding Explained - Matthew 25.1-13_the 10 Virgins (Background) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 28, 2025

A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It reflects God’s covenant with His people and points prophetically to Christ and His bride, the Church.

2025.09.28.sermon notes.THE JEWISH WEDDING EXPLAINED - MATTHEW 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9 BIG IDEA: A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted To Communion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Communion is a practice of remembrance, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It's a time for reconciliation, unity, and anticipation of Christ's return.

Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us. So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 12:8

Topics: Sacraments, Eucharist, Spiritual Rituals, Church Traditions

Christmas Beyond The Manger - Why The Birth Of Jesus Was A Divine Invasion, Not A Holiday Tradition

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 14, 2025

Christmas is far more than a tradition. It is the declaration that God has not abandoned humanity. It is the announcement that darkness does not have the final word. It is the proof that love is stronger than sin and life is stronger than death.

CHRISTMAS BEYOND THE MANGER Why the Birth of Jesus Was a Divine Invasion, Not a Holiday Tradition Introduction For many people, Christmas has become a familiar scene. A manger, soft music, decorations, gifts, and warm family moments. While these are not wrong, they can easily reduce one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

Pardon For The Greatest Of Sins

Contributed by Anthony Edwards on Oct 13, 2014

Great sin is no barrier to God's forgiveness.

Psa.25:11 "For Your name's sake, O LORD, Pardon my iniquity, for it is great." (1) A few years ago, when we lived in North Queensland, there was a disaster that occurred at Charleville. We saw amazing scenes on News Reports of swollen rivers & Submerged houses. People stranded. Whole communities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:11

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019

Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational