Sermons on Allegiances:

Wonderfully Made Sermon V: Remade To Represent Christ In This Temporary Residence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God my Father is counting on me to be His child and do His will while living in this temporary residence is to want to be the best I can be and do all the good I can do on my way Home to be with Him forever.

REMADE TO REPRESENT CHRIST IN THIS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF OURS I Peter 2:11-17 Driving from my house at Lake Jodeco to The Palms at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Wonderfully Made Sermon Vi: Remade To Be A Light For Winning The Fight For The Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God is counting on me to be a light for winning the fight for righteousness in the world in which I reside is to take to heart my Lord's expectations of me and His Commission to His Church.

REMADE TO REPRESENT CHRIST IN THIS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF OURS I Peter 2:11-17 Driving from my house at Lake Jodeco to The Palms ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Stay The Course Sermon Iii: Spiritual Maturity Instills Courage Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, spiritual maturity sustains us and relies on the Spirit of God to give us courage to carry on despite difficult circumstances and dire situations.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY INSTILLS IN BELIEVERS COURAGE TO STAY THE COURSE At the end of World War II, millions took to the streets to celebrate victory. Simultaneously, a multitude of others quietly gathered in churches to give thanks to God for peace. Nearly all of us had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Jesus Comes To Jordan To Be Baptized

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2019

Why is baptism so important? And what is meant by Jesus, the sinless One submitting to baptism?

Jesus Comes to be Baptized by John Matthew 3:13-17 The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is mentioned in all four gospels. Even though it is not explicitly stated in the Gospel of John, it is strongly implied. What was the relation of John the Baptist to Jesus? All of the gospels deal with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon V: Any Culture, Any Era, Any Place Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians will not be deterred by those who hate us as we go about our God-given task of spreading Good News of God's love.

ANY CULTURE, ANY PLACE ON EARTH, ANY ERA - GOD IS AND CAN BE KNOWN! The man’s name I cannot tell you but his story I cannot forget. He burst into the Waffle House with unbridled enthusiasm praising God and telling anyone who would listen how thankful he was to be alive. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Making An Impact For God Sermon Iv: True Humility Honors God By Choice Not By Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians respond to challenging situations not with a coin toss but with sights set on God who gives grace to the humble.

HUMILITY THAT HONORS GOD HAPPENS BY CHOICE NOT BY CHANCE A coin toss to determine which football team will be the receiving team and which will be the kicking team is the method used simply because it gives both of the teams a 50-50 chance of winning ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Of Utmost Concern Sermon V: Christ's Disciples Degree Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, when enemies of Christ seek to discourage if not destroy adherence to Christian beliefs and practices, mature Disciples of Christ unhesitatingly decide to follow Him - enthusiastically and without apology.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD IS HIS FOLLOWERS’ DEGREE OF COMMITMENT With eyes glued to the TV, amazed as can be, we watch juggling acts performed by talented artists on “America’s Got Talent”. Ever wonder how they do what they do. When interviewed and asked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

How Does A Christ-Follower Respond? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 12, 2013

As believers, we are called to have a common purpose in everything we do. The Disciples understood the importance of working together by following a unified vision, and we must do the same to bring others into a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.

How Does a Christ-Follower Respond? Acts 16:1-12 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011

God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Iii: Overcoming Jealousy With Respect Not Revenge Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

There is a place among brothers and sisters in Christ for differences of opinion, but fair-minded Christians adhere to the principle of overcoming disagreements with respect toward each other while together seeking God's Will.

THE WONDER OF OVERCOMING JEALOUSY WITH RESPECT NOT REVENGE An old Indian fable tells of an eagle that could not fly as high as another eagle, and was so jealous that it flew down to earth, lit next to a sportsman with a bow and arrow, and said to the shooter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-12

A Reminder Of Our True Citizenship, And The Hope It Entails (Phl. 3:20-21) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 5, 2019

A Christian is assured that his real home is in heaven and that he is only temporally related to this world, its governments, and its problems. Christians will one day experience all the special privileges of our heavenly citizenship because we belong to Christ.

Date: 4/4/19 Lesson # 27 Title: A REMINDER OF OUR TRUE CITIZENSHIP, AND THE HOPE IT ENTAILS (Phl. 3:20-21) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 3:20-21, NIV) 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iii: Prayerful Persistence Dispels Doubt Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing the assaults of godless secularism, prayerful persistence of God's people propels God's work onward despite resistance.

IN DOING GOD’S WORK, PRAYERFUL PERSISTENCE DISPELS DOUBT AND REPELS RESISTANCE At this point in life’s journey it should come as no surprise to us that, when endeavoring to live out the prayer principle, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”, not all are in favor of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-18

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon I: . . . With A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

Knowing what it is like to be broken in spirit, mature Christians also know that Christ our Lord would have us pray and ask God to mold us and make us after His Will.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A FRESH START When we break a plate, ordinarily we simply toss it and get a new one. But what happens when a person is broken? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:15-19

Life After Death Easter 2021

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 3, 2021

“Life After Death” “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–68) Acts 10:34-43. The Message

Sermon: The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection. This year Easter falls on April 4, the anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. That early spring evening in 1968 was ten days before the Feast of the Resurrection. In 2021, the second ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Authorities Distinguished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist