Sermons on 70 Year Exile:

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We The People, Breaking Bondages Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2010

God does not want merely personal religion; He desires our investment in breaking the bondages that imprison others. America post-Vietnam is strikingly similar to Judah post-Exile. Neither can afford to retreat into comfortable religion.

A great nation had been humiliated by something they had never supposed could happen. Because they saw themselves as the people of God, chosen by him for a special role in the world's history, they had imagined themselves invulnerable. God would never desert his people, they believed. God would not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Seventy Weeks-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 19, 2017

3 of 3. Daniel was granted knowledge of the fulfillment of God’s plan for the ages. Messiah’s(God’s Anointed) presence is pivotal to God’s plan for the ages. But What will He do? In 70 weeks Messiah(God’s Anointed) will complete...

IN SEVENTY WEEKS-III—Daniel 9:24(1-3, 13-27) The Pivotal Messiah OR Messiah’s Niche Attention: Progressive television?: Sadly, the following is a disclaimer which previewed today’s airing(Dec. 17, 2017) of Dr. Charles Stanley’s ‘In Touch’ TV show: “The opinions and views expressed do not reflect ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2013

The people of Jerusalem eagerly desired to move away from the sins of their past and wanted to avoid another exile type experience, so they made a commitment to God, to surrender to His will and be obedient after they had confessed their sin and the sin o

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2013 Date Preached: March 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10-11 [ESV] 28“The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

One Key For Success In 2024

Contributed by Edwin Richiez on Feb 23, 2024

This message encourages audience to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 or any year. Sermon is suited for first Sunday of the year or last Sunday of the year.

Title: One Key to Success for 2024 Text: Joshua 1:8 Doctrine / Teaching: Response: For hearers to be encouraged to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 I. INTRODUCTION: Probably by now you have heard of the key to weight loss in 2024, the latest and greatest discovery that will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

When Problems Come

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2023

Problems come. It's part of life. What are some general principles we need to follow when they do? We look at one of the greatest problems / difficulties / challenges in the history of God's people - the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the exile - for lessons.

Everyone faces problems from time to time. Churches also face problems. For example, a church might unexpectedly lose its pastor and some other key members of its leadership at around the same time. If that happened, how would you view it? Perhaps some of you would say that it’s a CHALLENGE, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:7-8, Daniel 9:5, Nehemiah 1:7, Ezra 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2022

After the fall of Jerusalem and his period of silence, Ezekiel now addressed himself more pointedly to the exiles. He sought to direct their hopes for the restoration of their nation. His theme changed from the harsh judgment of God to the promise of the future.

OUTLINE Introduction Hebrew prophet Alternate titles: Ezechiel, Ye?ezqel, Ezekiel Ezekiel, also spelled Ezechiel, Hebrew Ye?ezqel, (flourished 6th century BC), prophet-priest of ancient Israel and the subject and in part, the author of an Old Testament book that bears his name. Flourished: c.600 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Jonah 3: 1 – 5, 10 / A Change Of Mind Intro: “Hello, this is Jonah – I am unable to take your call right now, please do not leave your name, number of message, because I won’t be getting back to you. If this is God calling, I’m unavailable because I’m on an ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

encouragement for the year ahead

Don’t Look Back People often get nostalgic around this time of year. As a new year approaches there is something in our hearts and minds which make us reminisce about the past. Just the other night I turned on the radio to hear the 11.55pm news and there was country and western music on. Now, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A God Of New Begginnings

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Jan 14, 2006

A sermon for the new year.

“A God of New Beginnings” TEXT: Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. [19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Introduction A. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fourth Down & Inches

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

A Sermon for a New Year

Text: Galatians 4: 4-7 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is a New Years sermon.

The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Becoming Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon for the New Year.

Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Time For Change

Contributed by Jason Miller on Sep 12, 2014

Proper 18, Year A

[From the steps] I’d like to take a few moments to start this week’s sermon with a little experiment. Please indulge me for a minute or so… Close your eyes… Keep them closed. Now do your best to answer to yourself the question I’m going to ask. Once you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019

Advent 3, Year A

There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic