Sermons on Cyrus Of Persia:

Daniel And His Faith

Contributed by Praveen Raj.n.l on May 11, 2020

This sermon illustrates how to live a faith life when we “leave home” or encounter new situations

We are living in a multicultural context in a globalized world. Even then different countries have different cultural norms, and what is appropriate in one culture may be offensive in another culture. For example, you should never touch a person’s head in Thailand; the head is considered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Other

Advent 2021 - Christmas Sunday - Pointing Fingers

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2021

Is it OK to point literally or figuratively? There is a lot of pointing going on in the nativity story, the Gospels, the rest of the New Testament and in the Old Testament. What is the pointing all about? It's all about Jesus!

Christmas Sunday - Pointing Fingers Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Daniel 9:25-26, Isaiah 7:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 1:12, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:10, Luke 1:30-32, John 1:29, Luke 1:5-17, Acts 1:8, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Desire Of All Nations Shall Come: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2024

The theme for the First Sunday in Advent is "hope." And hope is desire fulfilled.

The Desire of All Nations Shall Come Haggai 2:6–7 NKJV “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-10, Haggai 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt And Light: A Sermon For The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 28, 2026

For Epiphany 5 Year A February 8, 2026

Salt and Light: A Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 5:13–20 NKJV “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

# 9- Angels- Pt. 5 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 10, 2012

Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. Angels no longer bring messages from God to men because we now have Gods complete Word.

# 9- ANGELS- pt. 5 Bible Doctrine 9-8-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible Doctrine, and talk some more about ANGELS. Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. -- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol Stave 5, Christmas Eve

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2018

This finishes up our series by showing how Christmas changes people. In this case that the Magi left Bethelhem changed men.

Here we are it’s Christmas Eve, which brings us to the end of our A Christmas Carol Series at Cornerstone. Through the past four weeks we’ve been using Dickens’ most famous story as a frame work for the Christmas story. If you aren’t familiar with A Christmas Carol, it is divided up into five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In The Lion's Den

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 26, 2008

Daniel is delivered from the lion’s den and the hand of his enemies.

Daniel 6:1-28 Living in the Lion’s Den Daniel had survived many changes in the politics and policies of Babylon. Taken from his homeland of Israel, Daniel had lived through the reigns of Nebuchadnezzar, Evil-Merodach, Nergal-sharezer, Labashi-Marduk, Nabonidus, and Belshazzar. Now Cyrus, King of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Have A Drive-Thru Window.

Contributed by John Doe on Dec 29, 2016

God is not a fast food resteraunt with a drive-thru. We don't get our salvation OUR way, but rather, we take it God's way, or we just DON'T get it.

Launching Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 We often take for granted the convenience of a drive-thru at McDonalds, right up until, for whatever reason, we have to park the car and go inside the store to get our low-quality burgers and fries. At this point we begin to complain. Giving up control is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 45:9-13, 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:12, James 2:17, Exodus 17:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Through The Rascals Out

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 19, 2013

CLEANSING THE TEMPLE

THROUGH THE RASCALS OUT OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A JEWISH CAPTIVE AND CUPBEARER TO KING ARTAXERXES, KING OF PERSIA. HE RECEIVED WORD OF SCANDALOUS ACTIVITIES IN THE TEMPLE AT JERUSALEM. MOST SCHOLARS DATE THE WRITING ABOUT 430 B.C. INTERPRETATION: NEHEMIAH 13: 10-14 ALL TEMPLE WORSHIP ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Obervations On Prayer

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

They Returned Another Way

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Looks at how the Magi returned from their visit to the stable.

The camels cast eerie shadows as they made their way across the desert sands. The full moon lit the desert floor like a giant spot light and the caravan wove unerringly through the trackless night. Their mission complete they now returned to their distant home, as mysterious in their departure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rev. # 38~12:1-3 ~the Woman Israel~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2010

with chapter 12 -14:20 we have another parenthetical portion of Revelation that tells us about seven great personages of the Tribulation, particularly of the last half.

Rev. # 38~12:1-3 ~THE WOMAN ISRAEL~ 1-16-10 Today we’ll began-studying chapter 12- and with chapter 12 -14:20 we have another parenthetical portion of Revelation that tells us about seven great personages of the Tribulation, particularly of the last half. These seven personages ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Who Defied Death Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

In the book of Esther, we clearly see God at work in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of a nation. Even when it looks as if the world is in the hands of evil people, God is still in control, protecting those who belong to him.

Esther The Woman Who Defied Death Intro: Recently I came across a humorous list of things Hollywood has taught us.”  It doesn’t matter if you’re heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts. Your enemies will patiently wait to attack you one by one, by dancing around in a ...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

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God