Sermons on Two Riders:

Living In The Tension Of Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 18, 2008

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24, series A. "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesars."

23rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 19, 2008, Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem us from sin and death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Has Two Beams

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009

Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Messiah's Two Core Values Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011

When we stand before God on two things about us will matter: did we love God and did we love people.

The Messiah's Two Core Value's Text: Matt. 22:34-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: Here are some questions you can ask to zero in on your core values. a. If I knew that tomorrow would be the last full day of my life, how would I spend the day? b. At the end of my life, what do I want to look back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Tale Of Two Hero-Cowards

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011

REMEMBER GOD'S PROMISES/BLESSINGS AND TRUST HIM AMIDST YOUR CURRENT CHALLENGES

THE TALE OF TWO HERO-COWARDS Introduction: This morning, I want us to take a look at two great figures in the Bible- one is from the Old Testament, who was named ‘Jehovah is my God’- i.e. Elijah (and the meaning of his name is actually ‘Jehovah is my God’). The other is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Two Ears, One Mouth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011

I’m afraid that is not the case, we are sometimes preoccupied with other things and that keeps us from receiving instruction, or blessing, guidance and spiritual growth.

James 1:19-20-So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Swift To Hear: A believer will be swift, and ready to listen to God. A believer should be hungry for the word of God, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Moments: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

A series on special times in our lives where God acts in special ways, with no other explanation possible.

GOD MOMENTS PART TWO (JOSHUA 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: A MIDDLE-AGED MAN WAKES UP NEXT TO A ROTTING MOUND OF TRASH IN A REMOTE PART OF A BIG CITY. HE HAS DRIED BLOOD ON HIS FACE AND HIS CLOTHES HAVE BLOOD ON THEM AS WELL AND ARE TORN. HE LOOKS AT HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR OF AN OLD RUSTY CAR, BUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under Two Trees

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

We live under two trees. The first tree was one by which Satan conquered us. But the second tree was one by which Jesus conquered Satan for us. And because of that we live.

Intro Satan is patient, stoking the power of evil that he believes is stronger than God. He devises a scheme and becomes one with a snake. And there he waits. He will wait as long it takes to entrap and ensnare. And so he waits. He waits for Eve to walk past the Tree of the Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Of The Two Blind Men

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 20, 2009

Your world may be dark, small , and has a less chance of success , but the faith of the two blind men showed that it can be bright, widen and successful if we keep on doing what they did.

Your world may be dark, small , and has a less chance of success , but the faith of the two blind men showed that it can be bright, widen and successful if we keep on doing what they did.Read the story. 1.KEEP ON HOPING - v30 1.1 Their predicament -They were blind,they don’t have Braille ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing From Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 1, 2012

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness.

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness. Do you want a relationship with God based upon your performance or upon Christ’s? Do you want to want to stand in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Two Peoples, One Nation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2009

Blacks and whites must develop together and learn from one another; we will also be judged together. Together we must work on issues of justice and righteousness.

The world is full of divisions. Every sort of difference and distinction you can imagine has been magnified. Who of us knew anything a few years ago about six or more different ethnic groups in Yugoslavia!? About all I knew about Yugoslavia was that they made a little car called a Yugo, which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Body Building - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Jesus is building a Serving Church

“Body Building” - Part Two Ephesians 4:11-13 OPEN: We are looking at Ephesians chapter four concerning the issue of Body Building. Understanding the church. Ecclesiology = Church Jesus’ way. We are really dealing with: What is Needed to Build the Body? But before we get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part Two - Choosing Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2009

What it means to be a church member - six part series

11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Sex And Marriage Part Two

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Men no longer see women as their crown but instead women are brought down and treated as common or worse by our society. Sex is made to be vulgar and dirty. Women today no longer see themselves as sitting upon the mans head as a crowning declaration. Inst

Sex and Marriage - Part 2 Genesis 2:18-25 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1187810/Britains-longest-married-couple-celebrate-81st-anniversary.html Frank Milford is 101 and his wife Anita is 100 years old. This year marks their 81st wedding anniversary making them Britains longest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven + Sixty-Two + One Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 9 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This takes a look at fitting the 70 weeks of Daniel into history.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 9: Seven + Sixty-two + One (Daniel 9) We are still working our way through the prophecies God gave to the Old Testament prophet Daniel. We have seen visions of giant statues, wild beasts, little horns, and a ram and a goat. All of these visions are God’s way of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist