Sermons on Nero:

Protecting God's Representatives Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2012

God gives us parents and other in authority to bless us. Therefore he wants us to honor them.

“Ginger curry and lots of tea.” That’s what a recent marathon-running hundred-year-old said was the secret to his longevity and spunk. What are some other “secrets” for long life that you’ve heard? Hard work? Clean living? Plenty of exercise? A loving family? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2012

Probably one of the most common questions people have when evaluating Christianity is: "Why should I follow Jesus Christ?" He made a lot of claims, and might even have come back from the dead, but so what? In Mark 8 and 9 we see the two reasons why you sh

With the multitude of philosophies, religious systems, and spiritual leaders present in our age, why follow a man who lived a short life 2,000 years ago in Palestine and then died? In fact, in today’s portion of the gospel of Mark, Jesus even suggests to His disciples that if they want to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leading The Way Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Leadership, submission, respect

LEADING THE WAY Hebrews 13:17 (page 853) February 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you." Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Government And You

Contributed by Gary Kelly on May 2, 2012

Godly principles regarding leadership and submission.

God, Government and You How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? • When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? • When you’re faced with a rule, …. • do you find yourself wanting to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Antichrist: The Evil One

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 26, 2014

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

Antichrist: THE EVIL ONE Scripture: Revelation 13:1-13:10 Revelation 12:1-12:12 (add scripture) The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Chief Of Sinners?

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 2, 2018

Paul identified himself as chief of sinners. Is this a right assessment or does someone else deserve that title?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading The Way

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 12, 2018

Leadership, Submission, Support, Obedience

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Leading the Way February 18, 2018 Hebrews 13:17 (p. 845) Introduction: One of my favorite poems ever written is a take off of the famous Footprints poem…It goes like this: Butt prints in the Sand One night, I had a wondrous ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Timothy (Paul's Disciple) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2022

This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. However, we must assume the more profound knowledge of him conveyed by the Acts and Epistles and by the letters of counsel addressed by St. Paul to him personally.

Timothy Acts 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman… ________________________________________ This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. He is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023

Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Introduction To 2nd Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023

This introduction to 2nd Thessalonians describes the place, the history, and second missionary travels.

2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 1 A. Introduction: a. The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul's first letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some believers thought they were living in the time of the Tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians Part 18 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 18, Chapter 4:9-4:23 I. Do what you have seen in me. (4:9) A. That is, what you have witnessed in me, and what you have learned of me, and what you have heard about me, practice yourselves. Paul refers them to his uniform conduct - to all that they had seen, and known, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Peter says we are to be ready at all times to give a reason for our hope. All of the reasons for our having hope are found in God and not in ourselves.

Peter writes to Christians who are suffering persecution, and they are soon to experience the full force of the wrath of Nero. He will lash out at them in fury. Does he therefore begin with tears fo despair? Not at all. He begins with a triumphant doxology: “Praise be to the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Our Witness Among The World

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019

Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Doctrine For Unsound Times

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 11, 2025

For Proper 24 After Pentecost, Year C October 19, 2025

Sound Doctrine for Unsound Times 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 NKJV But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible