Sermons on Earthly Rulers:

Clothed And In His Right Mind – Released And Free Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

He lurked in the tombs of dead men and rushed out uncontrollably. This naked, demonic man scared all around but once delivered by Jesus he was a new creation, clothed and in his right mind. He became a witness for the gospel. This is an interesting study of the man.

CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND – RELEASED AND FREE UNDERSTANDING THE DEMONIC VERSE 27 {{Luke 8:26-27 “They sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee, Luke 8:27 and when He had come out onto the land, He was met by a certain man from the city who was possessed with demons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-27, Luke 8:28, Luke 8:29, Luke 8:30-31, 2 Peter 2:4, Luke 8:32-34, John 10:28-29, Luke 8:34-35, Luke 8:36-37, Luke 8:38-39, Ephesians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

Pentecost Last(B) - Christ’s kingdom is not of this world because it is a spiritual kingdom and because Jesus’ kingdom comes in all truth.

CHRIST’S KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD John 18:33-37 - November 20, 2005 - Last Sunday of End Time / Christ the King Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Think a moment – consider your life – what is your greatest challenge? The greatest challenge, whether it is day to day or the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dynamic Coming Of The Kingdom Of God In Creation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 2, 2015

If I were to ask you, "What is the Kingdom of God?', what would your answer be. Did the Kingdom of God begin with Jesus' appearing on earth? God's Kingdom has to do with God's rule: When did He begin to rule and how?

The Dynamic Coming of the Kingdom of God in Creation (John 6:39-54, Luke 22:22-30) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Prudence Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 5, 2014

A sermon examining the work of Jesus Christ.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Prudence Of God’s Servant” Concerning Isaian 53, Adam Clarke said “This chapter foretells the sufferings of the Messiah, the end for which he was to die, and the advantages resulting to mankind from that illustrious event…. This chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith In A Heavenly Country Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 19, 2020

Living by faith is not about the here and now, but the hereafter!

Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 1 4People who say such things show that they are looking for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Look Up Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 11, 2022

Paul transitions from creed to conduct by reminding the Colossians of their position, priorities, past, and God's promises.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:1-4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-10-2022 Where We’ve Been I’ve never actually started a sermon this way before. The verses that we will study today are the hinge verses of Colossians. Every letter or story has a hinge, a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019

God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Psalm 121:3, Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 21:9, Romans 8:21-26, Romans 8:28, Acts 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalm 139:23-24, John 14:26, Luke 12:12, Hebrews 12:7-11, 2 Samuel 12:13-14, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:6, Genesis 2:20-25, Psalm 84:11, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

Soon & Very Soon Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2018

In Revelation 1:1-6, believers can experience grace and peace through understanding the 1) Prologue (Revelation 1:1-2), 2) People (Revelation 1:3-4) and 3) Praise (Revelation 1:5-6) to the One who is coming “Soon and Very Soon”.

Following the many year-end recaps, are the new year projections. Everyone from economists, politicians, meteorologists, farmers to everyday families attempt to look at past data related to present circumstances. Naturally, they seek to glean useful information from that data in order to make ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Other

It Is For The Best!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Your Encourager Or Discomforter?

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 7, 2005

God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.

1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Not Man But God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

Comparing God’s power with man’s weakness

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-16 TITLE: “NOT MAN BUT GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, Paul Harvey told about Duane Cowgill, a barber in Marshall, Michigan. Duane had an overabundance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 1, 2004

Prayer, the missing jewel of worship

1 Timothy 2 : 1-3 The passage that we have read together this morning is headed up in the NIV Instructions for worship. At first glance you may well think, hang on , this chapter say’s nothing about worship, we however need to ask our selves is this really true and that is what I pray that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In His Proper Place Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 30, 2008

Sometimes, we do not have a right perspective of the Christian life because we do not have God where He belongs in our lives. He is not in His proper place.

God in His Proper Place Griffith Baptist Church – 6/15/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 33 Main Verse: Psalms 33:13 - The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. The Introduction A man was driving in the country one day and he saw an old man sitting on a fence rail watching the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 7c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 28, 2008

What is the world coming to? Daniel tells us

Daniel – Chapter 7c Chapter 7 Outline I. Introduction to the Dream (7:1-3) a. The Date of the Dream (7:1) b. The Detail of the Dream (7:2-3) 1. The Four Winds (7:2a) 2. The Great Sea (7:2b) 3. The Diverse Beasts (7:3) II. Information about the Dream (7:4-14) a. The Earthly Empire (7:4-8) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Baptist