Sermons on Antiochus Epiphanes Iv:

The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the purpose of the church

The Church September 15, 2013 Every sailor could agree on one fact. Had it not been for the captain, they never would have survived. The storm came suddenly, and in a matter of moments hulls were broken, decks were awash, and sailors were floundering. But as quickly as the storm arose, so came ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Do not POSTPONE your response to the gospel. “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7-8) TURN from your sin and TRUST in Jesus today!

An Inconvenient Truth Acts 24’22-27 I’m preaching a message today I’ve entitled, “An Inconvenient Truth.” Some of you may recognize that title. In 2006 Former Vice President Al Gore released a film with the same title as my sermon today. The film was essentially a documentary that followed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Down From The Mountain...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 23, 2002

The Transfiguration is marvellous, but after that you have to get back down the mountain and get on with the job of being one of Jesus’ disciples

Sermon: 2nd in Lent, Year A, 23rd February 2002 Text: Matthew 17:1-9 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is one of those epiphanous moments – an episode where Jesus Christ is revealed as he truly is – not merely a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Final Forecast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Five bottom-line truths from the Word of God.

INTRODUCTION This morning we will conclude our amazing journey through the twelve chapters of the book of Daniel. The book starts with a young teenager taken captive into Babylon, and ends with an old man, retired from government service, receiving a staggering vision of the end of time. Last ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Keeping the Sabbath

When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Wickedness Is Burned Away Like Stubble

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2025

However we phrase it, the end is approaching, one day at a time.

Thirty-Third Sunday Integral 2025 Every November we who use the common lectionary are reminded that what we have in this life, this earth, is only temporary. We sinners are forced into an examination of our life and aspirations and face our end. Recall that the word “end” can have several ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, Jeremiah 29:14, Psalm 98:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19, Malachi 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Designer Immortality

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel's Seventy Sevens Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2010

The answer to Daniel's prayer provides a timeline for Biblical prophecy concerning Israel.

There is no doubt that the Book of Daniel is an essential pre-requisite to our study of the Book of Revelation. We’ve already looked at several key passages in Daniel, particularly the vision of King Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 2 and the corresponding visions of Daniel in chapters 7 and 8. This ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 5, 2012

Beginning in chapter 7, the focus turns to the prophetic visions and dreams Daniel had through his lifetime. We will look at the details of these prophecies and why they matter to us today.

Thy Kingdom Come Daniel 7 & 8 (& 2:29-45) (There is a very helpful powerpoint that went with this message. email me and I would be happy to send it to you.) Slide Good morning. We are taking a major turn in our Series through Daniel today. The book of Daniel can be divided nicely into 2 parts. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being With The Lamb Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2011

In Chapter 17, Babylon represents a false religious system that we guard against by being with the Lamb.

Although we’ve certainly come across some difficult passages in our journey through the Book of Revelation, there is little doubt that the passages that we’ll examine over the next two weeks in chapters 17 and 18 are the toughest to deal with. There are so many different opinions about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2021

As Jesus’ coming approaches, escape the wrath to come by trusting Jesus with your life, ignore those who say Jesus has already come, look for the signs, and know He is coming soon, perhaps even in your lifetime.

Several years ago, in the winter (2009), Chicago experienced heavy snowfalls. A man and his wife had over a foot of snow piled up on the roof of their two-story home. Then they had a thaw. One evening when he returned home from work, he noticed that a thick sheet of ice and snow was hanging over ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:6-12, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 1:7, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 11:25-27, Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 19:17-18, Revelation 16:12-16, Ezekiel 37:9-14, Ezekiel 39:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6, Daniel 12:11-12, Revelation 13:1-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Ezekiel 32:4-6, Matthew 24:15-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Olivet Discourse – Rapture Ready. Living Prepared For The King's Return - Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 21, 2025

Jesus calls us to discern the signs of the times and live in constant readiness for His return. NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s Glory.

2025.09.21 Sermon Notes. THE OLIVET DISCOURSE – RAPTURE READY. BE READY FOR THE KING’S RETURN: LIVING PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN Matthew 24:1–51 William Akehurst, HSWC NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Revelation 13:11-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, Genesis 6:3, Psalm 90:10, Titus 2:13, Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:7, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Familiarity Breeds Contempt

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003

God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Paradox Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 20, 2007

We have an unchanging God who brings in change and itbis the churched who resist it most - in our lives, in our thinking and in our wiorship

People don’t like Change Introduction We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And as we see in our Gospel reading this morning, this happened to Jesus when he went back to his hometown of Nazareth. I didn’t grow up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Lamb Selection At Passover Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2013

The Hebrews were required to choose and care for a lamb for the Passover sacrifice. God displayed his Lamb at what we refer to as the "Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem."

1. Don’t you love a good parade? One day in 1943 thousands of soldiers were preparing to leave for Europe. The Army, the Navy, and the Marines were preparing to load on the ships. The General decided to have a huge parade through New York City to seek prayer and honor for the men. Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ