Sermons on Paying Taxes:

A Short Time With Jesus Can Go A Long Way Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A look, on tax day, at Zacchaeus, to remind us how Jesus is concerned with finding and saving the lost people of our world

The town is Jericho. It’s that city that Israel had destroyed, where Rahab lived. It may be the oldest city on earth. 23 layers of ancient civilizations have been uncovered at the ancient site. Remember that Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan and the road going down from Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Governing Authorities

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“LET EVERY SOUL BE SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD, AND EVERY AUTHORITY THAT EXISTS IS FROM GOD.” Now here is a passage of scripture that is very neglected; and we are living in a time when it should be taught often. In the thirteenth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Can't Get Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005

14th in long series on Joshua. This sermon deals with tithing, the NT standard for tithing, and greed.

Joshua 7:1,11,15,19-26 – Can’t Get Enough A notorious miser was called on by the chairman of the community charity. “Sir,” said the fund-raiser, “our records show that despite your wealth, you’ve never once given to our drive.” “Do your records show that I have an elderly mother who was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Life

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 18, 2023

The book of Romans is like a jigsaw puzzle. It’s not a mysterious puzzle, the overall picture is Jesus. But there are pieces that have to be put together.

_____ Note to preachers: This is the second of a two-sermon presentation. It is an overview of Romans, so it is impossible to spend much time on the many rich details of this great book. I hope in preaching this to encourage people to spend time reading Romans on their own, while being able to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

What Can I Do For God And My Country?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my Country?

What Can I Do for God and My Country? Thesis: We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my country? Quote: John F. Kennedy: Inaugural Address Jan. 20, 1961 “…my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Hope In Death?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We do not need to be afraid of death

Introduction: - Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” I. King David’s view of death - II Samuel 12:18-23 - David’s men saw the distress in him - They were afraid to approach him with the news of the death of his son - Once David new his son had passed his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving Thanks Is Normal"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 24, 2012

Daily from the media we hear about America driving off the Fiscal Cliff. Trillion Dollar Deficits spiraling out of control * More taxes just approved for tax burdened Californians * More layoffs looming on the horizon * More Murders * More States

Cornerstone Church November 18, 2012 “Giving Thanks Is Normal!” Ephesians 5:20 We live in interesting and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005

This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prudence Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 9, 2014

A sermon considering how Jesus obeyed the will of the Father.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Prudence Of God’s Servant” Concerning Isaian 53, Adam Clarke said “This chapter foretells the sufferings of the Messiah, the end for which he was to die, and the advantages resulting to mankind from that illustrious event…. This chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Do Circumstances Of Life Effect You?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Many different people face the same trials and are differently swayed. How do your circumstances effect you?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die because a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Government

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 1, 2015

We as Christians are given some biblical instructions concerning our relationship with government.

Christian And Government Romans 13:1-7 We have discussed our relationship with God, fellow Christians and those outside of the body of Christ. Consummation of what we have learned: • Complete Surrendering Unto God for His Service Romans 12:1-8 • Sincere Love To The Body Of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Question About Caesar, Moses & David Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 1, 2020

A Question about Caesar, Moses & David – Luke chapter 20 verses 20-44 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Question About Caesar (vs 20-26). (2). A Question About Moses (vs 27-40). (3). A Question About David (vs 41-44). SERMON BODY Ill: • An antique dealer spotted a valuable antique bowl in a small bric-a-brac shop. • And he knew right away that the bowl was worth thousands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-44

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is Your Authority – God Or The Government?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

? As Christians, we are not to feel as if we are not bound by the law and authority of earthly government because we are citizens of another kingdom. Instead, we should demonstrate our respect for the heavenly King by being subject to earthly authority.

Night after night, week after week, and month after month Gregory Dixon Jr., pastor of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, along with other men of the church held a vigil. This wasn’t a typical vigil, however. These men sat up each night drinking coffee, eating donuts, and playing cards. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Render To God The Things That Are God's

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus says, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's" (Matt 22:21). Most sermons on this verse deal with the first part of this verse, but what does the second part mean? What does it mean to render to God?

MAIN TEXT: Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ