Sermons on Captivity In Babylon:

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Oct 25, 2006

By looking at how Nehemiah was able to keep the Jews’ spirits high while they rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, we can gain some insight into how we, too, can keep from getting discouraged.

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever known someone that you would say was an “eternal optimist?” Did they ever drive you crazy? Did you ever think, “Man, can’t you be upset about anything?” There aren’t too many people that you could file under that category. But, in December ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christology Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 27, 2008

We begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of Christmas!

Over the last few weeks we have scraped the salty soil of Israel and searched the starry skies of Bethlehem for the reliability of the claims of Christmas - and what a journey so far! So now we begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Dream Has Come True

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 19, 2005

The people of Israel had a centuries-old dream of a Messiah. The dream has finally come true in the birth of Jesus.

The Dream Has Come True John 1:1-5, 14 December 18, 2005 When our kids were in Jr. High School, we took them to Disney World for the first time. We spent a couple of days there. They, of course, loved every minute of it. They did all of the scary and wild rides, ate more junk food than I could ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Feed On The Word Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2014

The Bible is our necessary food. It is always relevant.

Read Nehemiah 8:1-12 For 70 years, under captivity in Babylon, the people did not have access to the Scriptures, the Book of the Law mentioned here. • That’s the Torah (the Pentateuch), the first 5 books of the OT penned down by Moses. • It was the expression of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“be Responsive” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2012

Malachi calls the people of his day to be responsive to the love of God.

What we are told in verse one is all we have about the prophet Malachi. Other prophetic books often tell when the prophet wrote, that is, during the reigns of a certain kings. But, apparently, there were no kings in Israel in Malachi’s day - they appear to be a thing of the past. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To St. Mark

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013

Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon: Get Ready To Sing Again! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 27, 2022

Praise is the right thing to do for all who experienced the grace of God in any measure. Isaiah says, In that day, the whole company of God’s redeemed people will celebrate God with songs of praise. The present trials will end and all will rejoice in the coming Messiah!

Sermon: Get Ready To Sing Again! Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6 “In that day you will sing: “I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not anymore. Now you comfort me. See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 116:12-14, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us: The Promises Beyond The Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 15, 2021

Isaiah 7:14 is quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a verification of the prophecy concerning the virgin conception of the Lord Jesus. God is with us in the midst of our troubles, our victories, the affairs of humanity, the events of the last days and eternity (Hebrews 13:5).

The LORD always comes through even when it seems that we have run to the end of the road and see no way out of the predicament in which we find ourselves, both as individuals and as a nation. He has let us go our merry way throughout the course of history, with the consequences to follow. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 28:15, Exodus 3:12, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us - Nevertheless Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

Isaiah shows us that in spite of all the wickedness around us, God has a way of turning things around.

Opening Scriptures: Isaiah 8:21 – 9:1 – 7 Let me remind you that when the Bible was written there were no chapter divisions. It was not until later that chapter divisions were placed into scripture so that would could get some organization when finding passages Introduction I mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2021

A sermon of hope for those of us who have felt exiled during this pandemic.

“Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?” Isaiah 40:21-31 For the past year and a half or so, how many times have you heard the phrase: “When will we get back to normal”? It seems that this pandemic just goes on and on and on. Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase “When will we get back to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Broken Cisterns: An Exposition Of Jeremiah 2:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon for Proper 17, After Pentecost, Year C August 31, 2025

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:1–13 NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing The Fullness Of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

Isaiah 61:1–3 provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing the Fullness of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Introduction Today, we are diving into a powerful and transformative passage from Isaiah 61:1–3. This scripture provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 12:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Psalm 30:11, Ephesians 1:3, Psalm 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Idolatry Brings Misery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Idolatry always brings oppression, sorrow, and bondage, but true repentance brings restoration and deliverance.

IDOLATRY BRINGS MISERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 10 Judges 10:6 – “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Hope Again

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007

God provides hope as we look forward to the answer to our prayers. We see Him work little by little as we continue to speak words of praise and thanks. Hope sustains us until the answer comes.

May, 2007 To Hope Again Ezekiel 37:1-15 INTRODUCTION: For years the children of Israel had experienced both good times and bad times. When their situation seemed most hopeless God would send a prophet to give a spark of hope and prophesy words showing God’s faithfulness to a rebellious and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Methodist