Sermons on Governor:

It Is Your Responsibility

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002

We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sends You Their Greetings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Praying Faith

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013

We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpected Hero Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Want To Be A Pharisee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2014

Jesus despised the Pharisees. But why? These guys were simply trying to please God by honoring His rules. What was it about them that angered God so much and how do we avoid becoming like them?

About the worst thing you can call somebody in Church is to say they are a “Pharisee”. The Pharisees were THE “bad guys” in scripture and seemed to always be the main group that Jesus singled out as examples of who His followers were NOT to be like. I don’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Row

Contributed by James Tidwell on Aug 7, 2005

I would like to take a few minutes and talk to you on a subject I have entitled “Death Row.” There has been a lot of debate going on for years on the concept of the death penalty and the legality of putting someone to death for committing a violent act ca

By Rev. James Tidwell Key Text: Romans 5:12, 6:23; 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clear Conscience Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Our sins have been forgiven, our guilt is wiped away, past, present, and future, because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.

Clear Conscience Text: Acts 24:10-21 Introduction 1. “A sleeping pill will never take the place of a clear conscience.” (Unknown). 2. One of the great things about having faith in Christ is the knowledge that your sins have been wiped clean. 3. In our text today, for the second time in defense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-21

Denomination: Methodist

Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

What does God consider acceptable worship?

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction The third of the Ten Commandments reads: “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). Often we think of this as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hall Of Fame # 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at 3 of the leaders mentioned - Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Mordecai.

INTRODUCTION Leaders are important in every area of life. Winston Churchill was one of the great leaders of the 20th Century. David Ben Gurion was another. Leaders are particularly important in the work of God. We are going to look at 3 leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:2 - 1. A GOVERNOR - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:2

The Persistent Widow

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

Paul was ready to give his testimony of how he went from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. Paul was bold to confront King Agrippa with the claims of Christ. Paul even gave an invitation to Agrippa to become a follower of Christ.

Background The context of this message is that Paul had recently finished his third missionary journey and went to Jerusalem. When he got to Jerusalem, he told James the brother of Jesus and all the church leaders what happened in his ministry where the gentiles turned to God. The Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before Festus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Paul Before Festus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 25 verses 1-22. Ill: • A missionary was assigned to some remote islands in the Pacific. • After three months, he sent a fax to mission headquarters: • "I’m being plagued by rats. What shall I do?" • Soon a crate arrived, filled with rat traps. • However, hardly a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

Years ago there was a large group of people who wanted to be "Just Like Mike." I wonder - doesn’t anyone want to be just like Jesus?

In the mid to late 90’s, an athlete rose to the top of his game. He became everyone’s hero and turned the game of basketball into one of the most watched sports of that day. He was labeled as being able to “defy gravity.” Although he is retired today, he is still considered one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: *other

Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024

This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist