Sermons on Emperor Nero:

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

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 19, 2014

“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47)

Theme: Living the resurrected life Text: Is. 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Lk. 24:13-49 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and nothing can match its significance. When Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Love Your Enemies" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 5, 2016

I do not write out sermon manuscripts. This is a brief outline of the first message in the series "Say What? (Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus)."

INTRO: It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s start with a quick survey: Has anyone here every broken-up with someone before Valentine’s Day so you wouldn’t have to buy them a present? (Don’t tell me I’m the only one!). Yes, I have done that. When I was single, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Lord's Workers, Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2016

To show that GOD gave us His Standards and gave us jobs/careers on earth so that He can demote and promote us, we are working for the LORD and not to men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the LORD's worker? Yes. 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Lord's Workers, Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD gave us His Standards and gave us jobs/careers on earth so that He can demote and promote us, we are working for the LORD and not to men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the LORD's worker? Yes. 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You #2 (Relationship With God) Series

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

WHERE ARE YOU in regards to your RELATIONSHIP with GOD? DO YOU TRULY HAVE a RELATIONSHIP with the LORD? ARE YOU TRULY BORN-AGAIN?

WHERE ARE YOU (#2)? (Relationship with God) - A rather cruel experiment was carried out by Emperor Frederick, who ruled the Roman Empire in the 13th century. He wanted to know what man’s original language was whether it was Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. He decided to isolate a few infants from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Other

Right Heart Motive

Contributed by Third Evans Mc Queda on Feb 24, 2017

The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart motive.

Theme: THE RIGHT MOTIVES OF CHRITIAN BELIEVER INTRODUCTION: Marcus Aurelius (The last good Emperor, Roman Empire 160-180 AD) “What we do now echoes in eternity” The true test of any action lies in its motive. The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, 1 Timothy 1:5

Not Returning As A Baby

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019

there is more to this season than Christmas.

Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks For All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 26, 2019

Psalm 136 is a beautiful Psalm to read at the year-end and think of our own life and praise the Lord. Reasons are given why we need to praise Him and say that the Lord is Good.

Psalm 136 “Give Thanks” Introduction: This Psalm was probably composed by David and given to the Levites to sing every day (1 Chronicles 16:41) in the temple as a responsive Hymn. “Great Hallel” (Great Psalm of Praise): A solemn prayer of thanksgiving, it was sung traditionally at the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Viii: Surrender Epitomized By Paul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians carry the name of Jesus Christ wherever they go and to whomever they have opportunity to share the gospel message of God's love to the world.

PAUL EPITOMIZED SURRENDER . . . (Acts 9) If the gospel was going to smash through barriers of resistance in the First Century, there would have to be, as there has been in each century since the beginning of Christianity, a recognizable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30

Who Are The Great Ones? Who Deserve The Awards?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2009

Saints are counter-cultural; saints are ordinary people doing extraordinary things that most people find crazy.

October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Course Perhaps some of you were as puzzled and shocked as I was last week when a prestigious, high-profile international award was announced, and the winner was something of a surprise. Just a short time on the job, doing something entirely new, with the usual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Deep Gospel

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What does this mean to be convicted, i.e. cut to the heart? How does it happen? What are the results?

Why did Christianity succeed in the Roman empire? According to Emperor Julian’s letter to one of his priests of the Greek religion: 1. Christians died better than anyone else 2. There was kindness to everyone. They were more inclusive than anyone else--religions usually divided by region, race, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Miss The Christchild, Chritmas Eve Service And Message

Contributed by Joan Wittrock on Dec 25, 2013

This is a Christmas Eve Service and Sermon for 2013.

A special Thank you to Pastor David Elvery for posting a sermon from which the message that follows draws much inspiration! Prelude Ringing of the Bell Call to Worship Christmas Hymn “Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven, Part 8

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sow And Reap Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Life is very short but use it with sowing good things so that you will reap the same

Gal 6:1-10:Sow and Harvest By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Let everyday begin with seeds you plant” – Robert Louis Stevenson ( Authored Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde). Every action creates reaction.Is everything happens to you is a result of your own actions. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist