Sermons on vain traditions: showing 646-660 of 30,506

The Truth About 2012 Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

GO TO MY RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING PPT FILE As stated in the other description, I used the release of the movie 2012 as a platform to discuss eschatology. I gathered a great deal of information on this subject and did not use a traditional outline so it

2012 STUDY NOTES 2 go to my resources for supporting ppt In the book of Revelation or the book of Unveiling, it is divided into three sections by the prophet John. First in chapter 1, “The things which were” or the things that you have seen. Second in Chapter 2-3, “The things which are” which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Makeda Is Coming

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Hebrew tradition and legend says that the queen of Sheba of this passage was named Makeda. Sheba is the place that she was from. She is the queen of Sheba whose name may have been Makeda. In the text she goes to see 06/2007

Makeda is coming 1 Kings 10: 1 – 14. Makeda is coming Solomon and Solomon is a scriptural model of the Kingdom of God. The queen of Sheba is a model of the world and how God is about to bring Makeda to the Kingdom. The queen of Sheba represents a breed of people and a generation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sabbath As Defiance

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015

The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-14

Denomination: Congregational

The Life That Really Matters

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 23, 2014

These brethren from Jerusalem were strict legalists, which means they believed that the most important thing was to obey all the laws of God and to observe all the ceremonies and traditions of the Jewish church. And under grace, that’s their privilege.

5-15-04 Title: THE LIFE THAT REALLY MATTERS Text: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20). Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Adoption!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 16, 2012

In this sermon outline we share a little of what we are in Christ as a believer. Also, the old traditional ceremony of the 'Adoption ceremony' performed in Bible Days. One day we shall be like the Lord when we see Him.

SPIRIT OF ADOPTION! Romans 8:14-17 (KJV) 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2023

The disciples were expecting Jesus to be an earthly king who would destroy his enemies and rule in the tradition of King David. But what did Jesus do? He took a towel and a wash basin and started washing the feet of the disciples.

Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet. John 13:1-17 We have in this passage the account of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples the night before he was crucified. John is the only gospel writer that records this foot washing. As you read the life of Christ in the Gospels, you cannot help but ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Matter How You Slice It - It Is Still Bologna

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

It simply amazes me how much ridiculously unimportant stuff gets in the way of the churches fulfilling “The Great Commission”. If sin in our lives isn’t enough of a stumbling block, the politics and some of the outdated traditions of some of the churches

Sermon Title: No matter how you slice it - it is still Bologna Text: I Timothy 2:9-15 Date: August 10, 2003 Introduction of Scripture: For those of you that have been following the direction that this series on Paul’s first letter to Timothy has been taken you will know that this morning we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: *other

A Prevailing Church: Loosing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2002

A prevailing church is one which lives like those persons others thought Jesus might be -- like John the Baptist, loosing himself from tradition; like Elijah, living out of grace; like Jeremiah, let loose in the world.

I walked into the Baptist Student Center at the University of Kentucky, about to take over as chaplain. My predecessor was still on the scene, filling up garbage cans with files. In those pre-Watergate days, nobody had thought of shredders, I guess. He was throwing away every record, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Another Thanksgiving Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 18, 2008

It is a tradition to celebbrate Thanksgiving Sundays and Harvest Festivals in our Churches. The Lord had given detailed instructions to Moses about these rituals or Liturgy. However, what do all these rituals mean to us? Do they have any significance in t

Another Thanksgiving Sunday? There are some books of the Old testament that are rarely read. Deuteronomy is not too bad. Many of us would have browsed through the book of Deuteronomy some time or the other. However, I am not sure how much each of us will score if we do a Bible Quiz on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Culture Of Living In Grace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 15, 2019

You have to put away old traditions, customs and laws that are not in conformity with the ways of love, mercy and grace that we are to accept and live by (renewing your mind to accept the teachings of grace, love and mercy as espoused by Jesus in the Gospels and the Apostles in the Epistles)

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 9 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 8th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS* Matthew 9:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2019

If Jesus wasn't the Christ, our faith would be in vain, and we would yet be without salvation. If He is the Christ, and we know He is, then He is the only source of hope for humanity. We all must deal with the question regarding the identity of Jesus. How we respond will affect our eternity.

Thou art the Christ Matthew 16: 13-16 As we continue looking at profound statements in Scripture, we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 1 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

A life transforming and a challenge to fruitfullness in the Kingdom of God and life.An eye opener that in Christian walk there are many things that can limit us,things that we regard as normal.These include time,tradition,age and so forth.Break them!

“And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.” mark 4:35 Going beyond natural & common barriers! You are crossing over to the other side of your life. It was good that you have been on this side. You have seen and done all. It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas, Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 13, 2005

Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what

TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pt. 1 The Anointing Breaks The Yoke Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

The Hebrews were taught to believe that if they studied enough, followed the Law closely enough, did enough, do the right things . . . they would find rest & acceptance of God. The Pharisees, with their traditions/legalism/man-made rules had made it so ha

30 Days of Blessing Series “The Anointing Breaks the Yoke” (Part 1 of 5) Matt. 11.28-30; Isaiah 10.37 October 7, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A 28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29 "Take My yoke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist