Sermons on Pay Taxes:

Deadly Exercise

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 22, 2019

Revenge and retaliation can be deadly exercise. It can potentially imprison us for the rest of our lives.

Some years ago a murderer was sentenced to death. He has a younger brother who had served the State so well in the past and to which the State was deeply indebted. This younger brother sought the governor of the State for his pardon. The pardon was granted and his brother was about to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Should We Listen To You? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2023

Why should we listen to Jesus?

CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Why Should We Listen to You? LUKE 20:1-8 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Why are you our professor? (p) Several years ago, I was teaching at Florida Christian College on the first day of class and I introduced myself a little and went over the syllabus and went over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Abundance Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2008

How can one describe what God has given in this church, with the successes of the past year? How describe human needs, especially for the Gospel? And how describe the opportunities for inclusive worship, honest learning, and artistic expression?

Once upon a time a certain church was in an uproar. Some said that the pastor was not performing according to expectations. And so complaints were brought to the deacons, who met to consider the issue, and asked those who were grumbling, “What is the problem with the pastor?” One disaffected ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Money

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Tithing is not just an Old Testament idea, it is one of the ways we as Christians should show our love for the Lord.

Introduction: I heard about a farmer who called the office of famous Televangelist asking to see “The Head Hog at the trough.” The receptionist was shocked and said, “Sir, if you’re talking about our Pastor, you may refer to him as Doctor or Reverend, but I don’t think it would be proper for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From God's Sentinel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008

God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-19

Denomination: Brethren

He Created Me For A Purpose

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One More Lick?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003

Sin will take you farther than you planned on going. Sin will cost you more than you intended on paying. Sin will keep you longer than you planed on staying. Sin leaves terrible scars.

WHY SODOM? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 16:49 and Genesis 18 and 19 Sin is a lot like the icing Mom used to make. I would sneak a lick out of the icing bowl, and it tasted so good, I would just have to get another lick. Then mom would catch me and I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing That Costs Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Essence Of God 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jun 8, 2005

Love always pays a price. Love always costs something. Love is expensive. When you love, its benefits enhances another’s account. My love is for you, not for me. Love gives, it doesn’t grab.

In any study of the Word of God, we must study the Word of God. That’s deep theology. Right? Yes, it is deep theology. Sad to say, much, even most Bible study today is not the study of the Bible. It is instead, the study of books written about the Bible, and those can be interesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Desiring All But Losing All

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich an

Intro: The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich and famous had driven many to the trap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: *other

Prayer Principles

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 12, 2012

There is a price to pay for the manifest presence of God which can release miracles, signs, and wonders and which can transform our communities with the power of God. None of this can be a reality without praying and spending time with the Lord. We are li

Prayer Principles Prayer is simply communicating with God. This can be through spoken words, written words, tongues, meditation, or song. God desires us to talk to Him and prayer is one way of doing so. Prayer is not for us to selfishly ask God for things, but to honor and glorify God by spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This One Rule Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014

This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America, A Forgotten Nation

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 28, 2009

America has followed the ancient Israelites in their quest to live without God - and just like those ancient Israelites, we shall also pay the price for our sin, unless we take the one and only way out ....

OUR NATION HAS A HISTORY - · It is an accumulation · of all our yesterdays - · and our yesterdays have brought us · to where we are today BUT AMERICA IS NOW FACING MANY PROBLEMS - · And what our tomorrows bring · Will depend on how · We handle our problems today THE BIGGEST THREAT WE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other