Sermons on Black Horse:

The Scroll And Seven Seals Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #4: This study looks at The Great Scroll in heaven, The Seven Seals, and contains a section on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Many spectacular and devastating events will come upon the world during The Great Tribulation.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will begin studying the Seven Seals of the book of Revelation. The Seven Seals provide us much to consider; for they are a preview and a warning of the many spectacular events that are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 6:1-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Lord, Give Me Eyes That I May See

Contributed by Nancy Williams on Nov 3, 2018

And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Scripture: 2 kings 6: 8-23. Focus verse - 2 kings 6:17(NIV) And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Countdown To The Conclusion

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 16, 2002

This message deals with the fact of Christ’s soon return and the happenings in our world that point to that fact.

COUNTDOWN TO THE CONCLUSION TEXT: Luke 12: 36-40 INTRO: Rockets at Cape Canaveral are not the only things that are on a countdown. The world, and life as we know it, are on God’s timetable, and the countdown has already begun. Since time began, the moments have been ticking away, rushing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 10, 2015

The study of Revelation shows us God’s remedy for evil, and the ultimate purpose of human history.

How do you answer this common challenge to the Gospel: “I do not believe in God because if God were real, there wouldn’t be injustice and suffering in the world.” This is the objection of many who do not believe in the gospel. It is a question about what we as humans perceive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another (John 15:9-17)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave BODY,P,A,TD,TH,UL,OL,LI,DL,DT,DD{font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,Helvetica color:black;}...

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another.” I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch – Excluded? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 1, 2024

This series is about feeling included. The Ethiopian Eunuch was excluded from the temple for three reasons. He was a stranger. He didn't look like them (black skin). He was a Eunuch.

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Since Easter, we have been covering the times Jesus appeared in person to continue to turn the world upside down. To put this passage in context, we need to start with where it is in the account of the early church. It began with everyone hanging out together, all of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:1, Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most importantly, recognize the hope that has been sustained throughout generations.

“I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need” John 4:1-26, The Woman at the Well Good morning, beloved family. It’s a blessing to gather here today to commemorate Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Shoot Low Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

This is a message of encouragement that highlights all the "lesser" lights that play a worthy part in any church.

Acts 17:32-34 KJV And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. [33] So Paul departed from among them. [34] Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seals And Trumpets And Bowls, Oh My! (Revelation 6-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 8, 2025

Revelation 6–16 can feel like the scariest part of the journey—war, famine, plagues, and wrath. But behind every seal, trumpet, and bowl stands a merciful God whose justice is never chaotic, always redemptive. When God wins, we win—and the story that began with mercy ends with mercy.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Revelation 6. Some of you may find this hard to believe, but back in the olden days—the 1970s—there was no streaming, no DVDs, and definitely no pause button. VCRs existed, but they cost over a thousand dollars, so nobody you knew actually had one. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:9, John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 4 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the insurance agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year. The cowboy replied, “No. But I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs.

That laid me up for a while.” The agent said, “Weren’t those accidents?” “No,” replied the cowboy, “They did it on purpose.” I believe God’s people should have the same attitude about things in their lives. We have too many Christians today, walking around talking like something happened by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Bible: Esther Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Esther. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: Esther Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/5/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

B Imitators Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2009

What does it mean to imitate God? And what stops us from doing that effectively?

OPEN: Lily Tomlin is a famous woman comedian. Once she said, "I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." APPLY: A lot of people would like to be somebody. The past couple of nights, little children went "Trick Or Treating" dressed up to be “somebody”. Some of those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001

There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Take The Revelation Seriously? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

The Revelation was never intended to be take literally. Now, before you get angry with me, let me tell you that I do take the Revelation seriously and I do take it literally. This book is of vital importance.

I. Introduction A. Under the Romans 1. At the time of the Greek Empire, the Jews asked Rome for help a. The reason was that the Greek King had persecuted the Jews, desecrated the temple, and murdered faithful followers of Jehovah. b. The Romans were their liberators, at first c. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Baptist