Sermons on Ancient Near East:

Rapture Ready - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jul 29, 2017

This sermon is part 1 of a 2 part series explaining why the rapture of the Church is near.

"Rapture Ready" II Timothy 3:1-5 This Morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. The title of the message is "Rapture Ready" How many here this morning has heard of the Rapture? I would like to start off by giving you the definition of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rapture Ready Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jul 29, 2017

This sermon is part 2 of a 2 part series explaining why the rapture of the Church is near.

Rapture Ready Part II I Thessalonians 4:16-17 I Thessalonians 4:16-17 16 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 - Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017

"It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019

To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2, Proverbs 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And Trial

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.

Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Catholic

From This Day Forward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 9, 2021

An evangelical Advent/Christmas message that challenges us to draw near to God during this season.

From This Day Forward! Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the year! And it’s been the top of the charts now for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get caught up in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Methodist

Building Genuine Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

Jesus’ disciples are equipped to bring His kingdom near to others by living in genuine community

ENGAGE I remember back when the first of the so called “smart phones” appeared on the market in the early 2000’s. At first, I didn’t really see the need to for one. I just couldn’t figure out why anyone needed access to their emails or to be able to get on the internet from their phones. But I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Risk For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I take a risk for the sake of the kingdom

ENGAGE I’m going to begin this morning with a question: How many of you want to be like Ananias? No one? That is probably because many of you either thought to yourself “Who is Ananias?” or else you were thinking of the Ananias back in Acts 5 who was immediately killed by God when he and his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when we press on when problems press in

ENGAGE If, like me, you are a University of Arizona sports fan, the last couple months have been a real roller coaster, to say the least. And that has been especially true for the basketball team who has faced injuries, suspensions, the arrest of an assistant coach and major accusations leveled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power Failure

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003

When this power failure hit the North East, Midwest, and Canada it was catastrophic. When we have power failure in our Christian lives; it can also be catastrophic

August 17, 2003 Title: Power Failure Text: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 6:45-51, Matthew 14:23-33 Introduction From the Ocala Star Banner: The largest power blackout in U.S. history rolled across a vast swath of the northern United States as well as southern Canada on Thursday, driving millions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cost Of The Call

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019

This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7

The Vedic Bridge

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on May 14, 2007

Have you heard of the ancient Hindu Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra? Do you know what it says? I am really excited because I have found what the ancients who wrote this passage were talking about! I have found the “sin-destroying Light!”

Vedic Bridge to Christ Have you heard of the ancient Hindu Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra? Do you know what it says? “Oh God! You are the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive your supreme sin-destroying light, May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Memorial Altar In Gilead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 12, 2025

Israel had taken control of much of Canaan. Two and a half tribes lived east of the Jordan River and decided to build a memorial altar for a witness of unity. When asked to explain, they replied honestly.

The Memorial Altar in Gilead (This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025 and is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Well-meaning things aren’t always perceived that way. In this message, we’ll see that a gesture of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist