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One Citizen Under God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 1, 2007

What are our God-given responsibilities as Christian citizens? Can we be soldiers of the cross and still good citizens in the land?

ONE CITIZEN UNDER GOD *INTRO> There are slogans, sayings we’ve all heard concerning our nation over the years: -->America, love it or leave it. -->My country, right or wrong. -->Better dead than red. -->Power to the people. And there are statements that are especially applicable to our focus this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Twelve, Part 5

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part five of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Matthew.

One of the most interesting disciples that I have studied is Matthew or "The Tax Collector" as he is known. Just like the other twelve, Matthew will also prove that God can use anybody that He chooses to. God at times picks people that we are not sure He should pick. When God puts together a team ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022

do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11

Denomination: Episcopal

Come On Down

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

Until God changes us, we cannot be good. But we have to accept his invitation.

Once upon a time, about 2,000 years ago, a man named Zacchaeus wanted something so badly he climbed a tree to get it - in a skirt. I'm not too fond of climbing trees myself, even in jeans; I'm not always sure about getting down again. But this man didn't care. He lived in a town in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025

This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39, Matthew 9:9-17, Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does The Bible Say About Death” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

Beginning of a series on Eternity and what awaits the Christian after Death. Three points, Death is a Certainty, Judgment is a reality, and salvation is a possiblity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon #1 “What Does The Bible Say About Death” Hebrews 9:27-28 [Began sermon with video clip - “Ever Think About Dying?” www.sermonspice.com] “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Pits -- A Near-Death Experience Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE

BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE INTRODUCTION: This is the saddest psalm in the psalter; no glimmer of hope; for once we are left in the same state of despair as at the beginning of the psalm. We know God’s promise that He will never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things Worse Than Death

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 20, 2001

Many people believe nothing is worse than death. But in the experience of Jesus being betrayed, tried and denied, we see that there truly are some things worse than death.

"Some things Worse than Death" Matthew 26:57 - 27:10 INTRODUCTION In the minds of most people, death is the worst experience that can happen. Not only physical death is capable of producing the end of what we value or count as precious. We are sometimes willing to say or do anything to avoid the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Things I'm Scared To Death Of

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 16, 2001

There are some things that you and I need not be scared of, but on the other hand there are some things that you and I as christians need to be scared to death of

In chapter one of Job we find that Job was a man that feared God, he was a man that was upright, one that eschewed evil, I believe his goal in life was to live so that God would be pleased with his life. He may never have read what Paul said in 2 Cor. 5:9 " Wherefore we labor that whether ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Starve Your Fears To Death Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

Overcome fears by trusting the One who has given us a spirit of (1) power, of (2) love and of (3)a sound mind.

Fear is a reality of life. It is true for believers and anyone else. We are talking about phobias - fears of height, fears of cockroaches, lizards, etc. We’re talking about FEARS that cripple us, that prevent us from doing what God wants us to do, that keep us from living a normal life. So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

What The Death Of Jesus Means To Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 14, 2002

Jesus died that we might not have to die spiritually.

WHAT THE DEATH OF JESUS MEANS TO US Matthew 26:45-52 “He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil 2:8 In the NT 175 times the death of Christ is mentioned. So all the great doctrines of the Bible are built around this subject. A doctrine that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-52

Denomination: Wesleyan