Sermons on Discerning Prophecy:

A Disillusioned Prophet Questions Jesus:matthew 11: 2-11/ Isaiah 35

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 16, 2013

This is a sermon in a narrative storytelling style looking at John the Baptist's question to Jesus "Are you the one or are we to look for another? Dealing with the issue of our disillusionment when the way God works shocks or disappoints our expectations.

A disillusioned prophet questions Jesus On Friday night Steve and I attended a performance of Handel's Messiah at the Costa Hall. It was obvious that this was a well and truly practiced and polished performance. Each of the participants had obviously spent hours both alone and together preparing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

Anticipation

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2013

Simeon lived his life in anticipation of the coming Messiah. At Christmas, we are reminded that we should live a life of anticipation of an eternity with Jesus when He comes the second time.

Anticipation Luke 2: 25-35 . My name is Simeon, and I have lived my life in anticipation. I would like to share my story with you this morning. . I am Jewish, a descendant of Israel. A citizen of the nation of Israel. . What that means is that my forefathers were called out by God to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

For To Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 1, 2014

The coming of Jesus is foretold by the prophet Isaiah

For to us a Son is Given Isaiah 9.1-7 Introduction Lighthouses Since the very earliest days of sea travel, sailors have recognised the danger they are in when travelling close to a rocky shore or sand bar – especially at night. Over the centuries many thousands of sailors have lost their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Sovereign And Shepherd

Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 2, 2014

To a people then who appear to be staring into the abyss of defeat and exile, Isaiah comes with words to comfort - to tell them that God has not abandoned them.

Isaiah 40.1-11 Sovereign and Shepherd If you know Charles Dickens novel Little Dorritt you will remember that the story revolves around the experience of Amy Dorritt and her father who is living in Marshallsea prison. Like many people in Victorian England, Little Dorritt’s father had been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Part Iii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Third in the series

This week, we finish up the third message in Revelation 12, "The Woman, The Child and The Dragon. So far, have identified the Woman as Israel, as seen in the imagery of the Woman clothed with the sun, moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars being identified with the dream of Joseph in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Unfolding Ot The Time Of The End

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The future history of the Antichrist and his rise, rule and ruin

Daniel Chapter 11-‘Daniel’s Last Vision-The Time of the End’ I. The Immediate Future (v.1-4) A. The Persian Kings (v.2) B. The Grecian King (v.3) C. The 4-Fold Division (v.4) II. The Warfare of History Typifies the End of the Age (v.5-20) A. A Great Warfare is Prophesied (9:26,10:1; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Tribulation And The Time Of Jacob's Trouble

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The unfolding of the Jews persecution/testing/trials/purifying and the Day of the Lord

Daniel 12-The Great Vision Continues-The End of the Age Unfolded I. The Last Half of the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 12:1-3) A. The Archangel Michael Stands Still (v.1 a) B. The Unparalleled Great Tribulation (v.1 b) C. The Deliverance of Daniel’s People (Rapture/Resurrection) (v.1c, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Response To Satan's Evil Emissaries

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

God displays His people who will direct His work on earth during the Day of the Lord

Revelation 14 Title: The Lord’s Response to Satan’s Evil Emissaries Theme: His Righteousness Rules Text: Revelation 14:1 I. The Lamb/Great High Priest and His Victorious Kingdom of Priests (v.1-5) A. The Worship of God the Father before the Throne B. The Witness of the Heavenly Chorus C. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Last Plagues Introduction

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

Heaven is preparing for the seven last plagues which bring about the end of God’s global judgment

Revelation 15 Title: The Seven Last Plagues Introduction Theme: The Grand Finale before the Seven Last Plagues Text: Revelation 15:1 I. The Sign in Heaven (v.1) A. Seven Angels B. Seven Last Plagues C. Sign of the Finish of the Global Wrath of God II. The Saints Victorious in Heaven before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'come Hither; I Will Show Thee The Judgment...'

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

The Apostle John is given specific details of the coming judgment of the Whore and in the process reveals the past/future of the Antichrist

Revelation 17 Title: “Come hither; I will show unto you the judgment…” Theme: The Beast Unveiled/The Judgment of the Great Whore Foretold Text: Revelation 17:1 I. John Heard Direct Angelic Communication (v.1, 2) A. Describing the judgment of the Great Whore that sits upon many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Score Will Be Settled

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

The Millennium and Final Judgment are unfolded

Revelation 20 Title: “The Score Will Be Settled” Theme: Resurrection, Judgment, the Millennium and Beyond Text: “And I saw thrones…” (Revelation 20:4) I. And I saw and angel come down from heaven (v.1-3) A. Having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand B. And he laid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dream Analyzed

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

Focus upon the dream of Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel Chapter 2-The Dream & Interpretation I. The Dream Told (v.31-35) A. It Was a Dream of A Gigantic & Terrible Image/Statue of a Man [Colossus] (v.31) B. It Was A Statue w/4 Parts (v.32,33) 1. Gold Head 2. Silver Breast & Arms 3. Brass Belly & Thighs 4. Iron Legs & Feet C. It Was A ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel Describes The Antichrist

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

The Antichrist’s rise, rule and ruin are unfolded in Daniel 7,8,9 and 11

Daniel 7:8-25 1. He, the ’little horn’ will form a three-nation confederacy which are the ’three of the first horns’ (v.8, 24) 2. He will speak ’very great things’ and will possess a ’look’ appearance ’more stout than his fellows’. (v.20) 3. He makes war with the saints and prevails against ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible