Sermons on Earthly Rulers:

Wisdom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 20, 2024

Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler the way to eternal life is to keep the law? And why was he the one guy who had to sell everything in order to be saved? And what does all that have to do with your daily life?

Mark 10:17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-- except God alone. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

The Superlatives Of The Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2011

The Attributes of the Lord Jesus

The Superlatives of the Savior Hebrews 1:1-3 Hebrews 1:1 “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 7 verse 8

Daniel 7:8 The Antichrist 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Clue Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 10

Revelation 13: 1 – 10 Clue 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Life's Crucial Decision

Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 3, 2014

Helping youths to commit their lives to God!

Over half of the world population is under 25 years old, that's a staggering 3 billion plus people. The critical mass of teenagers is over 1.5 billion-more than ever before. With the more access to the internet, Money, Technology and other advancements, youngsters could be the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Ahasuerus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2022

Xerxes 1 was the son of Darius 1 of Persia; his mother was the daughter of Cyrus the Great. During his reign, he dealt with revolts in Egypt and Babylon.

Ahasuerus/ ?-HAZ-ew-EER Modern: 'A?ašveroš, Tiberian: 'A?ašweroš, commonly Achashverosh, Koine Greek: ?s??????, romanized: Asou?ros, in µ Septuagint; Latin: Assuerus in the Vulgate) is a name applied in the Hebrew Bible to three rulers and a Babylonian official (or Median King) in the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020

This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Our Superlative Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 14, 2017

A message to declare the preeminence of Christ.

"Our Superlative Savior" Hebrews 1:1-14 Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 28th Sunday B Rich Young Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2021

By the apostles leaving all of that, we can see that Jesus relativized all of the central institutions of his society.

The rich young ruler is not boasting; he is just speaking as a devout Jew. Not all Christians are called to literally give away their possessions, but all disciples are called to give up everything by way of detachment; that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Spiritual poverty means to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Over Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus’s power to resurrect the ruler’s daughter announces God’s limitless power over life and death.

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the things we fear most in life? • Can you share a few things that “OTHER” people fear? • I read through various lists that included public speaking, spiders, snakes, heights, darkness, rats, dentists in a variety of orders, to name a few. • One thing that was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Had It All

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two characteristics of the rich young ruler.

The Man Who Had It All - Mark 10:17-22 Introduction: A family attended church one Sunday for the first time in years. When they got home they began to discuss the service around the table. The father said, "Well I thought the preacher preached too long and too loud." The mother said, "Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Throne O, God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013

To show that GOD is our King and Ruler.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your King? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our King and Ruler. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:8 (Amplified Bible) 1:8 But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (to the ages of the ages), and the scepter of Your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Transition Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 2, 2020

God is calling his church to move from one spiritual position to another. God is always transitioning or repositioning individuals, nations and even rulers of earthly nations. This sermons examines biblical principles involved in such transitioning, as applied to the Christian. Using Acts 27.

The Importance Of Transition God is calling his church to move from one spiritual position to another. God is always transitioning or repositioning individuals, nations and even rulers of earthly nations. This sermons examines biblical principles involved in such transitioning, as applied to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational