Sermons on Rendering To Caesar:

Defending The Faith Sermon Iv: Embrace The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when our Christian Faith is being attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians embrace the truth of the Deity of Christ our Lord by whose authority we continue to order our lives.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- MATURE CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE TRUTH OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST In the minds of many people God is a distant, foreign, unknown entity that exists out there somewhere. On the other hand, some folks say they believe in God but pay no attention to what His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

Welcome To The Family Sermon Iv: Disseminating God's Grace Beyond The Household Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

When disasters or crises occur, mature Christians get involved in the plight of the victims and help with their rescue and rehabilitation because it's the right thing to do, as taught by Jesus in one of His famous parables.

DISSEMENATING GOD’S GRACE BEYOND THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH Natural disasters, like hurricanes, that wreak havoc in the lives of so many people as well as wreck so much property, tend to bring out the best in all of us. Such was the case recently when untold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Disciplined Living Sermon V: Pleasing The Father By Mature Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians go right on living by faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ, seeking to please God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in all that we say and do.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Disciplined Living Sermon Vi: Mature Believers Have Nothing To Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians are rightly disturbed by all the trouble caused by evil doers but nonetheless our strong faith in God our Deliverer sees us through every trial.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28-39

Hosea: Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

As Hosea’s wife Gomer cheated on him, Israel cheated on God. But the real message here is how Hosea learned that God’s greatest desire is to love, purify, and restore.

Major News from Minor Prophets Hosea: Cheating on God There are a group of books at the end of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets. They are not called that because their messages are unimportant, but because they are shorter in length than the other OT books of prophesy. They ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Thou Clean Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

To be clean we need to hear clean words, thoughts and ideas that enrich our spirits and enhance our minds and improve our condition and position with God.

Sunday, March 11, 2007 “Be Thou Clean” Text: Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Today we examine the second step in our walk with Jesus. Last week Jesus suggested to us to Come and rest awhile. This week he commands us to Be Thou Clean. Many of us misunderstand the commands of God. His commands are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: Wisdom For Daily Living Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 1, 2011

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

PROVERBS #1: WISDOM FOR DAILY LIVING OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8, NLT). INTRO TO TOPIC: Socrates Wisdom Story A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

Restore One Another Series

Contributed by Eric Anthony on Sep 20, 2014

In troubled times when it's so easy to fall away from God's Word, we all need help understanding that 'We ain't all that.'

THE ONE ANOTHER SERIES—RESTORE ONE ANOTHER GALATIANS 6:1-5 I. Introduction 1. In this series, this perhaps the most intriguing of the one anothers. 2. “Restore”- means to mend something that is broken (example: Mending broken bones; Mending a fisherman’s net). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014

We almost always condemn the actions of the prodigal son, but what about the older son that stayed and had a fit that his father would welcome back his wayward brother. What does God have to say about that?

The prodigal son part two Luke chapter 15:24-15:32 Introduction Last week we looked at the prodigal son, it is a familiar verse where we see a rebellious son takes his inheritance to a far off country and lives a wild life until his money runs out and he realizes that what he had was not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:24-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome By Extravagant Praise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 29, 2021

It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our storm is constant.

Overcome By Extravagant Praise 1 Kings 8 Introduction It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 30

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 15, 2021

Psalm 30 is a psalm of new orientation.

Psalm 30: Sorrow May Stay The Night, But Joy Is Always There Introduction: Psalm 30 LEB A psalm; a song for the dedication of the house. Of David. This beautiful psalm seems to have been originally written after recovery from a serious illness. We have all had plenty of experience with illness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Your Mouth Is Filled With, Matters! Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 20, 2021

Gratitude is good, but when your attitude is not good you cannot show gratitude. Praising God and confessing His awesomeness is our means of expressing our gratitude to Him.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendour all day long. Psalm 71:8 WHAT YOUR MOUTH IS FILLED WITH, MATTERS Some people's mouths are full of gossips, profane, food, negativity and curses. David said his mouth was full of Praise. What your mouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Ben Sira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022

Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:19

Denomination: Baptist