Sermons on Caesarea:

Who Could Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019

Why is there evil?

Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Get Too Comfortable

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2019

When the Church lost sight of the full extent of the Great Commission God allowed persecution to drive them out

Sermon Don’t get too comfortable Jose Rodriguez, a bank robber who lived in Mexico, but preferred to rob American banks. In the wild days of the west before Donald Trump built his wall, Jose would slip across the border into Texas, rob a few banks and flee back into Mexico. One day, a Texas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Much of the church today has watered down the gospel so much in order to just attract attenders that Lordship and discipleship are completely foreign concepts. Many want only a casual relationship with Christ, but Christ is not a casual relationship God.

ARE YOU A DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:13-27 This week I was in my storage room looking for something. I reached to the top shelf and felt fur and claws. A flying squirrel jumped up on a box and stared at me. I yelled for Lana to come. Why? Because I needed a sermon illustration. She got there with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Healings: He Saw "Men Like Trees, Walking About” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2020

A man who could neither see nor hear was brought to Jesus. Note the unusual method Jesus used to heal this man with the two severe disabilities.

Text: Mark 8:22-26 KJV 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. 24 And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Shall Not Prevail

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 25, 2021

Hell shall not prevail against the church

MATTHEW 16:18 “HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL” A) Christ came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, and He withdrew Himself to be alone with His disciples! * He was facing the end very, very soon ... There was much to reveal and teach them. * It was time for them to learn that He was building a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is An Evangelist? Series

Contributed by Romesh Daniels on Jan 26, 2021

Who is an Evangelist? What are they called to do? What does scripture say about who an evangelist is and what his/her calling is?

Friends, when I say ‘evangelist’, what is the image that appears in your mind? How would you describe an evangelist? What words would you use to describe an evangelist? Well, I would like you to take a moment and write down what comes to your mind first for the above questions before reading the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Desert Shall Blossom As The Rose: For The 3rd Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2022

Let us experience the true joy this season.

The Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose: For the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10As we continue our Advent study this year from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we come to this passage in chapter 35. as a way of reminder, we have discussed how the book of Isaiah is a mixture of prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Even though the Innkeeper isn't mentioned in the Bible his is an interesting perspective on what it might have been like

Please feel free to use this however you would like. I have no copyrights. You can put songs in different spots to break it up if you want. The Innkeeper based on Matthew 2 & Luke 2 My name is Tobiah. I was an innkeeper in Bethlehem in Judea almost two thousand years ago, a time when the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Breaking Down Prejudices Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024

The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Along Side...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2024

The Bible is full of people that seemed small and unimportant. Barnabas came along Saul and helped him get started. We need mentors and teachers in the church.

COME ALONG SIDE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MISSION: a task to do, an important assignment, an important task, duty. *MENTOR: a supporter, to advise, to train, to guide, motivate, model, mold. *COME ALONGSIDE: to help each other succeed, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:38, Acts 4:36, Acts 9:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colossians 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 1, 2021

Introduction

The Book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome. Four letters – Philippians, Philemon, Colossians and Ephesians – are known as the Prison Epistles, since all make reference to Paul being in prison. Paul, however, was imprisoned in Caesarea and possibly in Ephesus, besides Rome, so the placement ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

John Series Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 10, 2021

Jesus bore witness to Himself. He clearly declared who He is.

(1:50–51) Introduction: Jesus bore witness to Himself. He clearly declared who He is. 1. The response of Jesus to Nathanael (see vv.46–49). 2. Jesus is the revelation of God: the One who reveals greater things (v.50). 3. Jesus is the mediator: the One who opens the doors of heaven (v.51). 4. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:50-51

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023

Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lordship And Acceptance Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This message continues a series on Lordship, looking at the thought of whether we accept Him as Lord.

LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE LORDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE MATTHEW 16:13-23 (NIV) WHEN JESUS CAME TO THE REGION OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI, HE ASKED HIS DISCIPLES, "WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THE SON OF MAN IS?" 14 THEY REPLIED, "SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST; OTHERS SAY ELIJAH; AND STILL OTHERS, JEREMIAH OR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 14, 2025

This article touches upon doctrinal believe of Trinity. The Basis for the Trinity, The Belief in the Trinity, The blessings of the Trinity are deal in this wrote up.  

Text: Isaiah 11:1-9 Theme: Trinity   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever.   Introduction: "The Trinity is the foundational Christian belief that God is one Being who exists in three Persons.”What is the Trinity? Three-in-one. The word Trinity does not appear in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist