Sermons on Claudius Caesar:

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

How should believers relate to the government.

The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Room At The Inn

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2013

Why did no one show compassion on Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?

No Room at the Inn Luke 2:7 Rev. Mark A. Barber In the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Never had a family been given greater promises yet had to endure such privation. This birth was like no other. The angels of God sang at the birth of Jesus; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2013

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14.

Theme: Peace Text: Is. 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke. 2:1-14 Christmas day is a time to focus on the birth of Christ and the love and generosity of God as we exchange gifts with joy and thanksgiving. If the angels could rejoice singing “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Exposition Of Revelation 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013

John in his suffering at Patmos receives a message of encouragement for him and the churches he has oversight of

Exposition of Revelation 1:9-11 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to key doctrinal concepts about the Trinity, especially the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the true and faithful witness, the paradigm of the Resurrection from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Escape Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 24, 2008

We learn from the Apostle Paul that as we mature as a Christian it becomes less about us and what we get and more about the Lord and what we give for Him, including ourselves.

It’s been my experience in the 30+ years I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ, that there are two major stages in the maturity of a Christian, and within those major stages are two parts. What Can I Get For me from the Lord (it’s about me finding blessings for my life) In me from the Lord (it’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Myth-Taken Morality

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

Man is a fallen creature and needs more than human help to live righteously. We need the power and wisdom that comes from God.

Myth-taken Morality 02/29/04 AM Reading: Psalms 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION I doubt there is anyone gathered here this morning that is not aware of the acts of civil disobedience taking place in the city of San Francisco where elected city officials are granting marriage licenses and often conducting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2020

God spoke through the writers of the Bible, therefore it is God's desire to talk directly to people for salvation and to do good!

We start a new Message Series today with the Word of God from the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3; this letter is the second letter sent to Timothy, a disciple of the Apostle Paul, then called as a Pastor. And so, what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Predecessor From God

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Dec 3, 2018

John the Baptist was a predecessor from God at Jesus' Baptism. We today should reflect on all those who have preceded us and helped us to know God, and we should also strive to be predecessors from God for others.

Historian David Barton has an interesting discussion in an article entitled “Christmas—as Celebrated by the Presidents.” Barton writes, Even though Christmas did not become a national holiday until 1870, it has a centuries old history in America. Interestingly, in colonial America, the southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Brought Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 5, 2018

As Jesus stood before Pilate and His accusers, they were astonished at His silence. The King of glory stood before them, and yet they failed to see Him. He was committed to the cross, to provide our redemption.

Brought before Pilate Mark 15: 1-5 It had been a long, grueling night for Jesus, but the extreme difficulty was not over. He had been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and arrested by the angry mob. From there He was led to stand before the high priest in a mock trial, filled with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Inn

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas Eve devotion that calls on those who listen to make room for the Christ.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has Come! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 13, 2021

Based on Luke 2:1-7 - Encourages hearers to consider the reasons that Jesus came & what our response should be.

“JESUS HAS COME!” Luke 2:1-7 FBCF – 12/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Last week started series, “Good New of Great Joy!” Looked at Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:2, 6 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in the land of the shadow of death, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Salvation Army