Sermons on Shekels:

Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021

Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Luke 21:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2020

We often forget the second half of Jesus' statement which is "Render unto God." Sermon for Proper 24 After Pentecost year A

Render unto Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 “Render unto Caesar or as other’s put it “Give Caesar his due” is fairly well known. Jesus’ answer to the Pharisees and Herodians does not stop there, of course. But people in this world are more generally concerned about this world’s matters than the next. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 9, 2018

As Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He entered the Temple, considering what He saw. Being displeased with much that was going on, He returned on Monday to set His Father's house in order.

Cleansing the Temple Mark 11: 15-19 In our last study we discussed Jesus cursing the fig tree as He made His way to Jerusalem. While this was a physical act, it had spiritual implications. Jesus cursed the fig tree as He and the disciples were headed to the Temple on what most agree was Monday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Accountable And Responsible For One Another.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To God, if one commits sin, then the whole others in the community are also responsible. If one of our members committed sin, then all the church members are also responsible.

We just read chapter 7, but Chapter 6 describes one of the most amazing battles the Israelites experienced. Jericho was a fortified city with a wall around it. What Israelites did was simple. Obeying God’s command, they marched silently around Jericho once each day for six days, then on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Back Pockets & Overcoats Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 27, 2005

’Said’ vs. Authentic Christianity

Back Pockets and Overcoats (Said vs. Authentic Christianity) TEXT: Romans 14:13 OBJECTS: 1 Back Pocket and 1 Overcoat 4 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Symptoms of Back Pocket “Christians” • Saying One Thing—Doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

"What Was Great About David's Great Sin?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 16, 2004

You may have thought that David’s great sin was when he committed adultery with Bathsheba? It is true that the innocent blood of Uriah and the baby were upon his hands, but in today’s text, seventy thousand people in Israel died because of his sin... Why

"And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly." You may have thought that David’s great sin was when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fifteen Days With Peter

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2016

Peter and Paul would have discussed, talked, pondered and reminisced about Jesus! Paul must have gobbled up every bit of delicious news about Jesus! 15 days they discussed nothing but JESUS!

15 days with Peter! Galatians 1:18 “Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.” As I read the above scripture, I remember the days back while I worked, when I would sit with my friend on the staircase with tea cup in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pledge For A Sure Future.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

A promise of a full redemption and restoration.

A PLEDGE FOR A SURE FUTURE. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, Jeremiah 32:6-15. The wonderful words of hope which are found in Jeremiah 30-33 were spoken whilst Jeremiah was shut up in the court of the prison in the king of Judah's house (Jeremiah 32:2). Jeremiah was accused of committing treason, no less, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Ways To Get On Jesus' Nerves

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Mar 24, 2017

Messages Notes Attitudes or Behaviors that Annoy Jesus.

There are a few attitudes or actions that appear to annoy Jesus, make him angry or grieve Him. Here are three ways that appear to get his goat. 1. Have a church and turn it into a den of thieves instead of a house of prayer. In Mark 11:14, Jesus said, “My house should be called a place of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Provision That Come In An Unconvention Way Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020

Since we are the sons in the Kingdom of God, God will also provide for us just like He provided a fish with a coin in its mouth to pay for Jesus' and Peter Temple taxes.

Dear brothers and sisters, it is so wonderful to meet you for this devotion . We are living in a challenging time. As the economies worldwide are heading south, our economy is also being affected. Being Christians do not give us immunity to the crisis in this world. How can we trust God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Better To Go To A Funeral Than A Wedding - Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Sarah is the first one of those six people who dies and Abraham is going to obtain this place to bury her.

If you were to travel to Israel today there would be a list of things you would want to visit and see. If you’re Jewish the number one visiting place would be the Wailing Wall, which is that wall of the leftover of the old Temple that’s still there. People will take their prayer requests and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tithing

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 2, 2003

Tithing based on the principle of the "cherem"

Cherem 1999 February 7, 1999 AM Deut 29:9 (Deu 29:9 NKJV) "Therefore keep the words of this covenant, and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do. Most of you know that one Sunday each February I minister on Tithing. Most of you also know that the center focus of that message usually ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Relational Health: Getting Along With People Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 11, 2007

Relationships are very difficult to manage. Add in the stress from outside sources and it’s even more difficult. How do we nurture relationships to health? While certainly not exhaustive, this sermon touches on the issue!

Relational Health: Getting Along With People By Shannon Lewis Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Philippians 2: 1-5 1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ