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Render To Caesar....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2011

A brilliant and awesome response - and an awesome challenge to us today

Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the street. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

"WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

The world we live in puts us on their scales, but God Measures us completely different. Let us see how God measures us!

Measure of a Man 1 John 2:15-17 Intro: The apostle is giving us a picture of what the world is like. A picture of how the world wants us to be, but God has so much more in store for you and I. The world measures us by it’s standard. I want us to look at some of the things that the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Leadership- Joanna, Wife Of Chuza Series

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Aug 12, 2011

This sermon is a lesson on the price of leadership from the perspective of a lesser-known Bible character named Joanna.

As you know, our leadership teaching is Bible based. I take examples from the Bible and use those as teaching points. Today’s lesson is called, “The Price of Leadership”. It’s from the example of a woman in Scripture that I’ve never heard anyone talk about before. She’s mentioned twice. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:8-10, Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Message To Mary: Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

We can count on God to keep his promises. He gave Mary the promise, "I will be with you." And he gives the same promise to us.

The Christmas Angels – Part 2 CCCH 12-12-99 INTRODUCTION Growing up as a Gen X’er wasn’t always easy for me. But as a boy living at the end of the 1970’s there were still a few things I could count on to bring order to my life: 1. That the Cowboys or the Steelers would be in the Super ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Work For Your Father? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

#5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

They Hailed Him As King

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 31, 2007

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of mercy, where the King rides into the capital on a humble donkey, instead of a powerful majestic horse. The Kingdom of God is completely unique… if compared to the kingdoms of this world it is an upside-down kingdom.

“They Hailed Him as King” Luke 19:28-40 (Year C Palm Sunday) Introduction King Jesus, why did you choose me, a lowly donkey to carry you to ride in your parade? Had you no friend who owned a horse—a royal mount with spirit for a king to ride? Why choose a donkey, small, unassuming beast of burden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mary's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Mary of Bethany displays the extravagant nature of worship as she anoints Jesus, and in so doing gives us all the model of the life of a disciple.

Mary is a popular biblical name. As a matter of fact, it was the single most popular name in first century Palestinian culture. One in every five girls born carried the name Mary. Wow! 20% of the women named Mary! Contrast that to the Social Security Administration’s latest “most ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

First Mary, Now Us

Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 19, 2002

The call to share Christ with the world began with Mary... It is now our turn.

Luke 1: 26-38 Paonia United Methodist Church December 22, 2002 I want to start off this morning with a little exercise. Don’t worry, you don’t even have to get up… But I do want you to take a minute to reflect back on your life. I want you to remember being 15. Can you remember back that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

"The Power Of God In Us"

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001

I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

Hated For Speaking Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Have the courage to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance, trusting in God's future promises.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into the book of Amos and explore a verse that challenges us to think about the power, cost, and courage of speaking truth. Amos 5:10 says: "They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth." Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:10

Topics: Truth, Power

God Has Given Us Many Talents - Share Them

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon for the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 28, series A

27th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 16, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have called us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008

Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019

Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 9:52-53, Leviticus 19:33-34, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 1:19-27, Luke 6:30, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:20, John 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Full Time Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Any father who fails to live his faith just as well save his breath. Children imitate what is, and not what ought to be. Children of bad fathers can still find good examples of faith to follow, but every father should want to be that ideal for his own children.

A Berlin policeman was crossing the street when a robber raced by him with an angry store manager in hot pursuit. To the surprise of hundreds of on lookers the policeman didn't make a move. The robber got away and the police department was flooded with calls from indignant citizens. When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5