Sermons on Elders Around The Throne:

Engaging The Community: It Is Going To Be A Fight

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

Our God has called us to engage the community around us and it will be a fight!

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY: IT IS GOING TO BE A FIGHT EXODUS 17: 1-17 FEBRUARY 20, 2005 INTRODUCTION: BEYOND REDEMPTION? There are about 600 inmates who await execution in the state of California. A dozen of these are women. All of them have committed heinous crimes. But that doesn’t stop Ann Baker, a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-17, Exodus 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Making My Living Hope Real Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Sealed Multitude Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on Jun 28, 2006

A practical treatment of the book of Revelation that looks for relevant applications in the life of the believer for today

Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the bondservants of our God on their foreheads. (Revelation 7:3). The previous chapter ended upon a solemn note. The kings of the earth and the rich and the powerful and everyone else are filled with terror as they witness the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Thousand Years To Sin’s Final Defeat Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2023

The lake of fire, the place of eternal punishment, was never intended for humanity. God created the lake of fire for Satan and his fallen angels as their eternal punishment. However, for those who refuse Christ's salvation it will be their final residence.

Alpha and Omega, Part 48, Revelation Part 25 A Thousand Years to Sin’s Final Defeat Revelation 20:1-15 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice -- After today, there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, Matthew 11:20-24, Exodus 32:32-33, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 24:21-22, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

Today we’re going to look at the second half of the list of qualifications for Elders from Titus 1:8-9 and then we’re going to take a brief look at the role of Deacons in the church.

Today is my 25th birthday! Some of you look skeptical because you’re sure I’m older than that. Through the witness of my college roommate, I was born spiritually on October 3rd, 1979. Actually, I wish I acted older than I am. While I’m thankful for all the changes that Christ has made in my life, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prescription For Peace Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

Peace is not a state of mind, but a condition of the heart. The heart is the throne room where peace resides. When our heart is out of kilter, we will miss peace.

GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR PEACE © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 21-29 In the midst of a stressful life, most people are looking for peace. Webster defines peace as… A state of tranquility or quiet; a freedom from civil disturbance; a state of security or order within a community provided for by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For A Growing Faith. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 27, 2024

Those who are being persecuted need to keep the perspective as to why it is worth it to suffer. It is worth it because Jesus is worthy. It is worth it because God is on his throne.

This is the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. According to what we know about Paul’s timeline including his visit, arrival in Thessalonica, his exit, his first letter and second letter all happened in a very short time. Instead of us saying this is Paul’s second letter to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Different (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 12, 2019

God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?  

“Different” (Leviticus) Leviticus 18:1-5 Opening and Introduction For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at Israel and how God worked to bless them. We’ve looked at priests and sacrifices, the tabernacle and how it became the center of society. As we’ve gone through this journey, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 20:2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 9 – Deep Suffering Of Babies And Children – Jeremiah Heartbroken – Exposes The False And Lying Prophets - Chapter 2:10-14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

Jeremiah recounts what he is seeing in the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction. The elders regret their sin. Mankind is a vile picture of inhumanity and lack of compassion, and that confronted Jeremiah. Babies were suffering and dying. The prophet was greatly stressed and overcome.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 9 – DEEP SUFFERING OF BABIES AND CHILDREN – JEREMIAH HEARTBROKEN – EXPOSES THE FALSE AND LYING PROPHETS - CHAPTER 2:10-14 We have now finished the series of verses that were attributing blame to the LORD for what happened in Judah. There were many accusations but ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:10, Lamentations 2:11-12, Lamentations 2:13, Hosea 6:1, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 4:9, Jeremiah 5:13, Jeremiah 5:31, Lamentations 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 22, 2007

THINGS TO COME (part 1) - Things to come are not given to show us a timeline of future events. Things to come reveal Jesus. John sees heaven filled with priase given to the One who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb. THIS SERMON IS AVAILABLE AS A PDF

THINGS TO COME –Filled with Worship • Revelation 4 – 5 INTRODUCTION: As a church we need a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ. Over the last several weeks we have looked at how Jesus is revealed in Revelation chapters 1-3 taking special notice of how Jesus made Himself know to the seven churches. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only The Lamb Is Worthy

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 29, 2025

A scroll sealed with seven seals is in the hand of the One on the throne, and no one is found worthy to open it or even look at it—until the Lion of the tribe of Judah appears. But when John looks, he sees not a lion but a Lamb that appears slain.

Only the Lamb is Worthy Revelation 5:1-10 I think that as we begin looking at our text today in Revelation 5:1-10, it would help us to understand something of the background that led up to this point in John's vision. John's Revelation of Jesus Christ begins with a powerful vision of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 16, 2009

This is a Christmas sermon that centers around the shepherds & their response to the angel’s message of the birth of JESUS.

Sermon: Why the Shepherds? Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: This is the SEASON of STORIES & I LOVE STORIES; especially STORIES about CHILDREN who begin to WORK all of us as we APPROACH the CHRISTMAS SEASON. I thought that was OVER WITH when MY CHILDREN GREW UP but I found that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20