Sermons on Religious:

Paying Taxes To Caesar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2015

The question about taxes to Caesar in Luke 20:19-26 shows us the distinction between the authority of the government and the authority of God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Close To The Enemy's Fire

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 24, 2024

While Jesus is on trial, Peter is warming himself at the enemy's fire

Close to the Enemy’s Fire Mark 14:53-64 Good morning. Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:27, Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? NKJV According to bibleref.com, “This passage of Proverbs warns of the dangers associated with adultery. This statement is echoed by a common ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Country 'tis Of Thee

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003

There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Why are most of America’s churches filled with women and children? Where are all the men? Check out this sermon!

Why Many Men Hate Going To Church Introduction 1. Today I am going to give all of you something to talk about around the dinner table for the next few weeks. I am going to challenge some of you to look at Jesus differently than you possibly have and my hope is that you get a better understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Caiaphas Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what can we learn from Caiaphas and his role in the ministry and crucifixion of Jesus?

Caiaphas Matthew 26:1-5, 57-68 Joseph surnamed Caiaphas which in Greek means “searcher” is only mentioned four times in the New Testament: at the raising of Lazarus in John chapter 11, at the trial of Jesus in Matthew 26 and John 18 and at the trial of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A God-Blessed Church

Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002

What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

Concealed Weapon

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 11, 2011

Exposition of Matthew 21 regarding temple cleansing

Text: Matt 21:12-17, Title: Concealed Weapon, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/10/11 1. Opening illustration: Tell about the Deut 28:63 thought 2. Background to passage: this is the final week of Jesus’ life. After having made a circuit up through Galilee, across the Jordan, down to Jericho, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Day Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2012

The death of Jesus Christ is at the same time the deepest darkest day in human history and the beginning of the most promising era in human history. Though the physical agony great, the spiritual agony was even greater for our Lord.

Mark chapter 15 contains three main elements—the time before Pilate, the crucifixion, and the burial. All of Jesus’ life and His entire three-year public ministry focused toward this point. It is mankind’s darkest hour but is the beginning of a turning point in the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

"the Letter Of The Law Vs The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2022

Do rigid rules ever get in the way of the Good News of the Gospel?

“The Letter of the Law VS the Spirit” Mark 2:23-3:6 Not too terribly long ago in this country there used to be what were termed as the “blue laws” which were meant to enforce the Sabbath. Back in the early to middle years of the 20th Century, in the average American town, there were no shops ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon: Preserving The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus in this discourse helps us to realize the importance preserving the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins. New wineskins are flexible and easy to stretch, while old wineskins are difficult to stretch. How can we preserve the best of both worlds?

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both Worlds Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, Luke 10:18

Denomination: Methodist

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40