Sermons on Temple Tax:

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 6, 2011

Jesus teaching on the mountain was more than a long sermon, it was the discipling of all that call themselves Christian.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Mathew 5 We will be starting a new series on the Sermon On The Mount this morning. It is a familiar passage, but a lot of times it is just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Never, Never, Never Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

Synopsis: Because we are in the Heart of God, there are certain things He does not do. Jesus never: 1. Asked for the Details of Our Sins 2. Rewards the Self-Serving 3. Turned Down an Invitation

1. “Never” has powerful implications a. Intentions of finality – “I’ll never do that again.” “Never in a million years.” b. Intentions of determination – [Winston Churchill once spoke at a commencement address several years after WWII. He walked to the podium and said, “Never, never, never give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005

This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kingdoms

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 30, 2011

We may be citizens of a certian country or state, but our membership of the Kingdom of God is more important, and should take priority over all our other allegiances.

The two kingdoms - Matthew 22:15-22 Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Do you remember the Frank Sinatra song: ‘Strangers in the night’. I can’t remember how the words go, but it is about two people who pass each other and no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Denying Self For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the tenth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. "Do you not know that those

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Denying Self For the Sake of the Gospel Text: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. Introduction: Have you heard of the mischievous monkey? He was running loose and getting into people’s houses and stealing food. Try as they may, the town’s people could not capture the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Least I Am Not That

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 10:3, Proverbs 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 8, 2006

One day a guy climbed out on a limb and met Jesus. His life was never the same again.

Out On A Limb Whatever we do, it is because Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for everyone, we also believe that we have all died to the old life we used to live. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live to please themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Keepers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep A Promise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Best At What We Do.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Mar 27, 2014

Zacchaeus reveals to us the Savior's mission is to seek and to save those who are lost. You can go down the wrong path and make a shipwreck of your life and be redeemed and restored by the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ. Zacchaeus ends with a big heart

Cornerstone Church 3.9.14 “Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!” Luke 19:1-10 How many of you grew up in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Paradoxes

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017

Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 10:39, 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ