Sermons on Rendering To Caesar:

Trusting God: A Way Of Life

Contributed by Aldy Duque on Nov 13, 2003

Often, we are caught not trusting God, not because we do not want to put our trust in Him, but because we tend to forget trusting him. Simply put, trusting God is not really our way of life.

1. INTRODUCTION Even those who claim to be “Born Again” are not necessarily firmly grounded in the truths of the Bible. In his book What Americans Believe which provides a statistical analysis of religious beliefs in America, George Barna cites several fascinating statistics which are based on a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Textual Variants And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 31, 2014

What is a textual variant and why does it matter?

This week, I am going to do something very different. I am going to preach from a text that is not in my bible. I preach from the ESV, but this passage is not in there. Neither is it in the NIV, ASV. But it is included in the KJV, NKJV, and the NASB (in brackets). I going to examine the text, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Beasts Of Daniel 7 (Prologue To Rev 13 Teaching, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Message from Daniel 7 to interpret the Beasts in Revelation 13

The ABCs Must Precede The XYZs Take a look at our Scripture. Now being honest, it sure sounds like something a bad dream, a real nightmare or maybe a bad drug trip! This passage of Scripture is obviously one that is symbolic in nature, and not literal. However, how in the world do we ever ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The True Words Of God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 20, 2013

REv. 19:9 says "These are the true words of God." What words are true? Why is it important to know them?

“The Great Unveiling: The True Words of God” Revelation 19:1-21 Many of us in the older generations of life remember the original television series Dragnet. One of the classic lines of most every show came from Jack Webb who, as the detective, would question suspects. Whenever one of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017

The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-11, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Words, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on the cross.

Intro>D. M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of the service a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you speak of the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus as our teacher and our example.” Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Of Lawlessness

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Who is the man of sin?

WHO IS THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 There is a lot of difficulty in understanding this passage of Scripture. It is one of the most difficult. If not the most difficult in the entire Bible, it is at least one of the most difficult that Paul ever penned. No one (myself included) can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Protects Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2022

God providentially accomplishes His purposes through people.

This is a picture of Anatoly, a 26-year-old member of Irpin Bible Church in Ukraine. His last act on earth was carrying the suitcase of a young mother and her two children, as they raced across a collapsed bridge. All four died when a bomb landed nearby. After evacuating his wife Diana and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Repay God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2019

In our text this morning we find the psalmist’s answer to his own question – Thank goodness the writer did not leave it up to us to answer. I wonder how would we respond to this question?

TITLE: HOW TO REPAY GOD SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 116:12-14 As we continue to march through the month of November, our thoughts usually turn to a time of Thanksgiving and the month we celebrate the CHURCH ANNIVERSARY/HOMECOMING. It is a time of reflection on the past and evaluation of the present. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Christian Church

Acts 11:19 - 30 The Christian Church 1. The Growth Her Expulsion - 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, Her Expression - preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Her Expansion - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Holiness

Choosing Between Two Evils Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008

Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Teacher Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2007

Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever taught. In this sermon we discuss what made Him such a great teacher, and what His teachings will do for our lives.

A. Did you hear the story about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? 1. She pulled while he pushed and the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. Finally, after the second boot was on, and she had worked up a sweat, the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 24

THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also known as the Flying Saucer cult, led by Hon-Ming Chen, headed to Garland (mistaken for “God Land”), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would John Wesley Say?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 1, 2024

Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last two-and-a-half decades, church membership has declined from 69% to 48%. This schism, this people leaving Protestant denominations, has a direct correlation with politics issues.

Title: What would John Wesley say? Specific purpose: to tackle the schism in major Protestant denominations Scriptures: Galatians 3:28, Romans 1:26-28, Acts 26:17-18, Matthew 5:18 Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Romans 1:26-28, Acts 26:17-18, Matthew 5:18