Sermons on burden of the prophet: showing 961-975 of 72,506

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ain't It Awful

Contributed by William Nieporte on Feb 4, 2013

Elijah mistakenly thought he was alone in his service to God.

Have you noticed that more and more people seem to be joining the “Ain't it Awful Club”? In fact, there are new chapters forming every day. Some gather in the neighborhood barber shop or beauty salon. Others meet at the community coffee house, the corner pub, or next to the water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Provision Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2013

Whatever we may think of Elijah, “he was a man just like us.” So says the Apostle James (5:16-17). Yes, he was a mighty prophet, but he was also a flawed person with doubts, fears, and needs--a real person, not a superhero.

Whatever we may think of Elijah, “he was a man just like us.” So says the Apostle James (5:16-17). Yes, he was a mighty prophet, but he was also a flawed person with doubts, fears, and needs--a real person, not a superhero. He experienced success and despair. “He put on his ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Consequence Of Sin

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015

Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival – Wow

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

REVIVAL – WOW

1 Kings 18:25-40 REVIVAL – WOW v.38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. Grave Digression led to Godless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:25-40

Denomination: Holiness

Speaking The Truth From Our Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2016

To speak from the heart means that our hearts must not just be on fire, but also enlightened by the fullness of revelation

Thursday of 17th Week in Course In our two and a half year look at the “Joy of the Gospel,” we have been considering Pope Francis’ words about preaching. Today we have two parallel readings about the response to the preaching of Jeremiah and John the Baptist, and on the surface, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Joel: Return To God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Joel's plea is for the people to return to God. He reminds them of God's discipline in the past using swarms of locusts, and urges them to repent because this time God was going to use an army.

JOEL: RETURN TO GOD A. Is there anybody here who is AFRAID of INSECTS? 1. I am not too fond of SPIDERS, or anything that STINGS. ILLUSTRATION: My granddaughter Shalie, who is the oldest daughter of my oldest daughter, is terrified of most if not all INSECTS. She is getting married in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Works?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Are we experiencing Jesus' promise?

John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. What works did He do? He preached the Gospel and we do that on a larger scale thanks to technology. He healed the sick, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

First Response Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2014

This message focuses on Elijah's response to the prophets of Baal and to Jezebel's threats.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Kings 18:21-26; 36-39; 19:1-4 Introduction: This message will conclude this series on first responses. Previously I shared with you that our first responses are those initial responses that we have to a situation. It is those responses that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Is More

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2021

The American Dream and the Prosperity Gospel are both nightmares.

1Ti 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 17, 2021

As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. He includes in that Book a promise from God; that promise, God would send another like Moses to teach them. God did, God sent Jesus.

Title: Let me introduce you to One like Moses Central idea: God planned to send Jesus. Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that Jesus is the fulfillment of a promise. Remember in Exodus when the Children of Israel gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5

Jude 1:4 - 5

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 12, 2020

False teachers have gotten into the church and Jude confronts their false teaching and warns the church

This is our second lesson from the Book of Jude. Pick up with me in verse 4: 4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. Let’s break this down: • “certain individuals” or persons, people --they are apostates or false teachers. There ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Six Vivid Word Pictures Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church.

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church. 12These people ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 1: 19-34

John 1: 19-34 The Suffering Servant Messiah 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Turning Thorns Into Roses

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018

The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic