Sermons on christ our passover:

Ms. Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Ms. Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am Not The Greatest

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 2

I AM NOT THE GREATEST (ECCLESIASTES 2) Ecclesiastes begins with a resounding five-fold repetition of the word “vanity” in one verse, a literary abnormality even in repetition-heavy Jewish literature: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity (Eccl 1:2). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Men Do Cry Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 4 verses 1 through 17

Ester 4: 1 – 17 Real Men Do Cry 1 When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged In An Evil Manner

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2019

A study in Psalm 64: 1 – 10

Psalm 64: 1 – 10 Encouraged in an evil manner To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, 3 Who sharpen their tongue like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

With Friends Like These... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Hearing about their friend Job, three of his closest friends show up: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. As you’re going to see in the moments to come, if Job and his 3 friends were alive today, Job would surely “unfriend” these 3from his Facebook profile.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is you’re so good to him. Stop blessing him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Sneak Peak Into God's Divine Council (Job 1:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

"Sons of God," continued. An introduction to "the adversary."

We continue our "sons of God" series today, by reading from Job 1. Let's start, by reading the first three verses: (1) There was a man in the land of Uz. Job [was] his name, And that man was always blameless and upright, and he was a fearer/reverer of God and a shunner from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Psalm 82:1-8, Psalm 97:1-12

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundation: Real Love Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

Compares real love with "Britney-love" (the 55-hour-marriage in Las Vegas" kind of love) to discover the differences. What does the Bible say is the foundation of built-to-last relationships? *HANDOUT*

1Co 13:1 ¶ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

When God Deals With Pride! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 28, 2004

These verses show a perfect case study in how God dealt with the pride in Saul’s life. Also answering the questions 1. What is pride, where did it come from and how God deals with it.

Acts 9:23 – 31 23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. 26. And when Saul had come to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-15, Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005

He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Loves A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005

Believers should show God’s holiness in all their behavior

Whole Family Makeover Series Everybody Loves a Godly Man 1 Peter 1:14-15 February 13, 2005 First Baptist Church, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Dominic DeCarlo (What’s a Man? Pg. 34-35) 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - Does God Mean What He Says?

Contributed by Nelson Ferguson on Nov 24, 2004

Marriage is God ordained. People, marriage is a Covenant, a solemn binding agreement made before God and men. Marriage involves covenant.

Marriage - Does God Mean What He Says? By Bishop Nelson W. Ferguson Senior Pastor Church of God of Prophecy Minnie Street & Cordeaux Avenue June 4th, 2004 ________________________________________________________________ Marriage is God ordained. “God created man in His own image, in the image ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Influential Father

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jun 21, 2005

This is a sermon of four stories. The stories tie together and show how influential dads are upon their children.

The Influential Father (1 Kings 22:51-53) Intro: A. Happy Father’s Day. It is good to be men. As many of you know that I enjoy the old musicals. One that I watch and listen to the music of, is “My Fair Lady.” I don’t believe that Prof. Higgins is a great example of men, but he does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ