Sermons on Agrippa Avoided Politics:

Temptation

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 9, 2014

The temptation of Christ and how it helps us avoid or resist

Preached at St Johns, Billericay 9 March 2014 Introduction In Oscar Wilde's play “Lady Windemere's Fan” Lord Darlington says “I can resist anything but temptation”. It is said rather flippantly in the play, but for us it is a good starting point. Should we try to resist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

An Unchained Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2013

Cutting a straight furrow with the Word of God and avoiding catastrophe.

AN UNCHAINED GOSPEL. 2 Timothy 2:8-15. I. SALVATION WITH ETERNAL GLORY (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Paul asks Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead’ (2 Timothy 2:8). Here in the Greek of 2 Timothy 2:8 the resurrection is mentioned BEFORE the Lord’s nativity into the house of David. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017

Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Cheap Seats

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013

Avoid hubris, embrace humility, like Jesus and Mary.

22nd Sunday in Course 2013 The Greater You Are, the More You Must Humble Yourself “Blazing fire, wind, darkness, gloom, the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers entreat that no further messages be spoken.” The God behind these signs, the God revealed in both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Undesirable Consequences Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 20, 2024

Undesirable consequences are a factor of life that many wish to avoid.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: "Every choice comes with a consequence. Once you make a choice, you must accept responsibility. You cannot escape the consequences of your choices, whether you like them or not." Galatians 6:7-8 reminds us: “Do not be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Hebrews 12:11, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 13:4

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 13, 2022

Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their survival and existence.

Holy Wednesday Theme: Caesar or God? Text: Luke 20:20-26 Introduction: Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Four Absolutes (Funeral Sermon For A Christian Man Or Woman That Had A Long Serious Illness)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

We live in a changing world. We see that in politics, economics, and the weather that are constantly changing before us each day.

But we also see changes in other places, for example: • The FASHION WORLD is constantly changing. • The CAR DESIGNS are constantly changing. • The BANKING INDUSTRY is constantly changing. • The COMMUNICATION in this country is almost changing daily. For example: (1) The telephone is being ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019

Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vote The Rock!

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 12, 2004

The first of series on the Christians oportunity and responsibility to influence our world through voting and political involvement.

-It’s been said “whatever you do, don’t talk about religion or politics”. Well this morning I am going to break both of those rules because I am going to be talking about the role of religion in politics. -they say don’t talk about politics or religion – well I am going to do something really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America's Answer Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2011

The struggles we are facing in America today are not political but are spiritual. Reliance on God is key to our future.

[The Agenda – Grinding America Down – Video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQf_QfitmKE Do you think America is in trouble? There is a war going on within our country right now that has nothing to do with the terrorist threat or foreign invasion. It is a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Butchered Bible 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word.

The Butchered Bible 2 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: “The Bible says, ‘Judge not, lest ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 18, 2025

Prophetic signs in religion, politics, nature, society, and mission show that Christ’s return is near.

Introduction – Bad News and Good News This morning I have bad news and I have good news. We’ll spend a little time with the bad news, but most of our time with the good news. Is that all right? The quality of life for the future is a cause for concern. With the multiplied problems facing our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 6:5, Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Anzac Day/Memorial Day

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 26, 2010

This sermon looks at the sacrifices soldiers make on behalf of others. This is the same sacrifice Jesus makes for us on the cross. We have been bought with a high price and should enjoy our lives.

ANZAC Day For those who do not know, ANZAC day is not the day to celebrate Australia’s victories, nor do we celebrate how great our country is. Rather we celebrate the sacrifice and loss of the young men and women who protect other people’s freedom. Australia has never been seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Conscience Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

When the prosperous no longer recognize the source of their prosperity, they become ungrateful. And their ingratitude eventually evolves into greed.

Idea: When the prosperous no longer recognize the source of their prosperity, they become ungrateful. And their ingratitude eventually evolves into greed. By eliminating God from our national conversation, we eliminate our ability to publically recognize the source of our prosperity. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational