Sermons on New Allegiance:

All Things New Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Four word pictures of the eternal state, explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

The central claim of the Christian faith is that someone has died and lived to tell us what lies beyond death’s door. That’s the Easter claim, that Jesus Christ died at the hands of professional executioners, that he was placed in a heavily guarded tomb, and that three days later Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“a Committed Christian Gives Allegiance To God’s Word” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2014

A committed Christian seeks to apply God's Word to his daily life.

In any bookstore you will find a number of books which tell you how to invest your money. Really, investing your money in buying these books is what makes the authors rich. But there are two questions we must ask about such books: First, is it reliable? Second, is it useful for me? The problem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Steps In Following Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009

“A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”

BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

“foxholes And Followers” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

“Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

For God And Country

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2017

When his enemies sought to trap him, Jesus showed his followers, including us, a balanced allegiance to earthly authorities and to our ultimate Heavenly Authority. We give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and we give back to God...our very selves!

Matthew 22:15-22 For God and Country My sermon title today comes from the Army chaplain motto: “Pro Deo et patria,” “For God and country. Politics and religion are the two taboo subjects at any cocktail party, but let’s talk about both today! Dave Barry noted, “People who want to share their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020

If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Army Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 27, 2014

what do we need to do in the army of Christ?

Next week we will celebrate Communion and we will finish 1 Thessalonians, hooray! Today we will focus on v14-15 of 1 Thessalonians 5. We noted that this letter was not only for the Thessalonian Christians 2000 years ago but for all Christians till Jesus returns to earth. As we anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013

Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Great Expectations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bethlehem’s Promise

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection.

Title: Bethlehem’s Promise Date: 12/24/17 Place: BLCC Text: Philippians 2.5-11 CT: Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection. [Screen 1] FAS: In his book Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secret of More, author and pastor Mark Buchanan illustrates God's love through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Something Old, Something New Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Wonders

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 27, 2008

The wonders of God and His Word must be where allegiance and focus is to be placed.

SEVEN WONDERS Titus 2:11-14 (KJV) 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

It's All New - A New Attitude - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Feb 19, 2007

Living a New Way means Living with a New Attitude

INTRODUCTION 1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2. For the last 8 weeks, we have focused our study on the first 17 verses of Colossians 3. Living Life in a New Way! 3. Today, I wanted read the complete text but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Commandments And A New Covenant- The Story Chapter 5

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2014

God needed some things to change so that He could dwell among His people.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have seen thus far in the Story that since the fall of mankind in the garden, God has been in pursuit of us. He loves us more than we can ever know and He has gone to great lengths to try to bring us back into His family. • As the Israelites approached ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ