Sermons on Cornerstone Prophets:

The Prophet With A Listening Problem Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 4, 2005

As believers, we are often reluctant prophets who hear and understand but do not obey the word of the Lord.

The Prophet with a Listening Problem Jonah 1: 1 – 3; Jonah (Part One) Sunday Morning, June 5, 2005 Introduction: Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? Wouldn’t It Be Great to Hear From the Lord? I mean, really, didn’t you ever think that the disciples had it easy? After all, they had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware False Prophets

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his hearers against false prophets, giving them criteria by which they may recognize them when they come.

Beware False Prophets Deuteronomy 11:18 – 32, Psalm 31:1-5,19-24, Romans 3:21-25a,28, Matthew 7:21-27 I do not know many words spoken by Jesus which are more OBVIOUSLY compelling for Christians today that those read in the gospel appointed for today. These words appear at the very end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Prophet's Call For Today

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

A call for the followers of Christ to once again speak with a prophetic voice to our society.

Prophetic Vision Outline Sunday night, December 14, 2003 Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Introduction: A. There was always a special relationship between the king and prophet in the land of Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Follow Or Not To Follow The Prophet Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Our need to follow the example of John the Baptist.

Luke 3:1- 20 – To Follow or Not To Follow the prophet? Last Sunday night, we began to talk about John the Baptist’s message. We found out that people from all over the country were gathering to hear this guy. John had achieved a cult status and all sorts of people were coming out to hear him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast: False Prophet Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006

This is a message and also a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

THE SECOND BEAST : the false prophet Revelation 13:11-18 The first beast has the primary role of serving as the political leader, whereas this second beast is the False Prophet. He is the very deceptive counterpart of the first beast. All that he does is in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophets And Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 24, 2006

Over the past few weeks we have looked at pictures of Jesus in the Pentateuch, the Historical books, and the Writings. Today we look at how Jesus is presented in the Prophetical books.

Intro.: Take out a pen or pencil. 1.Not long ago, a professor of psychology in one of our great universities gave a word suggestion test to his class of 40 students. He instructed them to write the word “Christmas,” and all the class did so. “Now,” said the professor, “right after the word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Prophet Without Honor

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006

Message about the reception Jesus received in Nazareth.

A Prophet Without Honor Matthew 13:53-58 September 24, 2006 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where maybe you’re well-known in a certain place, and maybe pretty popular, but when you get home, you find out that maybe you’re not all that great after all? Me either. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prophet, Priest, And King

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Three offices in the Old Testament required anointing: prophet, priest, and king. A unique characteristic of the Christ, is that he fulfills all three offices at once. Only Jesus holds all three offices.

(Other Scripture passages) 1 Kings: 17:17-24 Galatians 1:11:24 Psalm 30 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Our readings today show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jonah -- The Pouting Prophet

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 19, 2002

It is amzaing. Jonah gets down preaching the greatest revival messege and then he pouts. This sermon looks at the life of Jonah

Jonah 1:1-4:11 Jonah – The Pouting Prophet Introduction A. When a team when a game it is funny to hear what they are going to say afterwards in the interview B. You can almost guess what they will say C. This is a total team effort, D. We gave 110%, I am proud of the guys E. I’m going to Disney ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope: The Prophetic Hope

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Jesus gives us hope

Hope Lost. An elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breath..suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Told By The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message looks at the Old Testament prophets predictions about the birth of Jesus and teaches how God had a plan and still has a plan.

Christmas as Told by The Prophets Matthew 1:18-24 -Today we are going to start a sermon series building up to Christmas. We really don't know when Jesus was born, but the tradition of the church is to celebrate it on December 25th. Even though we don't know the exact day when Christ was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Arguments Of False Prophets

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them.

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (MKJV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Prophet Speaks

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 26, 2012

Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20 / What The Prophet Speaks Intro: In our modern, rational, scientific age many dismiss prophecy as naïve and backwards. Yet, there is something in us that seems to yearn for prophecy. We yearn to hear a voice from beyond ourselves, a voice of promise or hope that touches ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will They Know There Is A Prophet In Their Midst? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2012

We are made prophets by our baptism; shall we act as prophets to this culture of death?

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 Verbum Domini Beloved of God, listen to the words that a priest or deacon spoke to you at your baptism: [God] now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as members of his body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:2-5

Denomination: Catholic