Sermons on God Our King Not Caesar:

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

How the Father Feels When His Son Returned

One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Lifts Us Up

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 24, 2018

When we are pressed down, perplexed and persecuted, God lifts us up

“He Lifts Us Up!” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 David P. Nolte Christian people should never be sad or depressed. Christian people should live problem free lives. Christian people should have no failure. Yeah! Right! In a perfect world, ok. But this is a broken, corrupted, dying world where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leap Over A Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2015

Only people who can run fearlessly and ruthlessly to meet giant Goliaths like David, can write such words!

Double and triple hundreds! Push boundaries! Psalm 18:29”For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.” Former India captain Kapil Dev said the iconic Sachin Tendulkar ‘did not know how to make double hundreds and triple hundreds and four hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus tells us that we need to love others.

Back in 1987 I was enrolled at Ohio Christian University, and attending Community United Methodist Church in Circleville. The pastor at that time was Rev. Lovell. He told a story in one of his sermons that has stayed with me all these years. There was a child physiologist that was having some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Why? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Peace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

To my sisters, understand God's shalom as all encompassing, not just an absence of war

Good morning, my cherished sisters in faith. As the sun rises and graces us with its warmth, we gather here in the house of our Lord, bound by our shared love for Him and each other. We come together, not as individuals, but as a community, a family, united in our pursuit of understanding and ...read more

Topics: Experiencing God's Peace In Every Aspect Of Our Life

Our Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2020

Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28.

Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Our Preacher! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 23, 2021

God has something great to say about preaching and it begins with Jesus, the greatest preacher of all time! Listen!

A few years back, some of family and friends asked the question, "Why do you want to be a preacher? You could be a teacher, or an engineer, or a lawyer, or something else. Well, I would tell them about the farmer who had 3 sons, like me. He was proud of 2 of them, one who went to UofM and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Game Just Out – ‘kill The King’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 1 – 16

John 19: 1 – 16 New Game Just Out – ‘Kill The King’ 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.4 Pilate then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006

IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, God in the Spirit and God in the Word. I can not accept nor should you dear Christian that we dethrone Jesus Christ from His glorious position as King of Kings and Lord of Lords to become a member of an amalgam of lesser

Jesus the Love of God: John 15:1-17 How do we tell the world that Jesus is the full expression of Gods love? This month in our Presbyterian Record we have an article entitled "Two Kinds of Knowledge" on pages 31 and 32 written by Dr. Rev. Joseph McLelland who is professor emeritus at McGill ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leftovers

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2021

The purpose of this passage is to show us that somethings belong to God. They are His. At minimum, 10% of what God gives to us should be returned to Him in thanks and as part of our worship. God doesn't want your leftovers.

LEFTOVERS 1 SAMUEL 15:7-25 #tithing OPENING SERMON ILLUSTRATION / INTRODUCTION… (p) [Prepare beforehand 3 small bags with 10 chocolate candy bar minis in each bag. Some candies need to be mashed or melted or messed up packaging and some perfectly fine. A small table would also be helpful.] I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Is Born—in A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 6, 2024

In this message, we dive into the unexpected and imperfect story of Jesus' lineage. From the brokenness of Rahab to the outsider status of Ruth and even King David's failures, we'll see how God uses all things to bring about His perfect plan.

A King is Born—In a Dysfunctional Family Isaiah 9:6 ESV 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Introduction: Good morning! I hope you all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Our Example: Yield To Him

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 25, 2012

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ our example: Yield to Him Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 God is love and chose to create man in His own likeness and image to be the object of His love. He demonstrated His love by giving him authority and dominion over all His other creation. The Psalmist in Psalm 8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed