Sermons on Elizabeth And Zechariah:

Start Small 2023 Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before.

Starting Small We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before. We try to balance so many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Stand Accused

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

When the remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls (Haggai 1:1, 2:4), Joshua was the High Priest at that time. In verses 1-3: Joshua is appointed and Satan stands to accuse him. Joshua’s appearance / man’s appearance. Joshua, who here represents the nation of Israel, was accused ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living By The Spirit's Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We must navigate our life not through our own strength or power, but by the guidance and power of His Spirit.

Zerubbabel, the governor of Jerusalem, faced a seemingly impossible task. God had instructed him to rebuild the temple, which was a daunting challenge. Rebuilding is often more difficult than building from scratch. Zerubbabel encountered opposition from the surrounding people who tried to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Topics: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Strength

Keep Moving Forward: God's Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In a time when people needed encouragement, the Lord lifted up the prophet Zechariah. The people were working on rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem, but due to opposition and concern for other things, the work had stopped. God encourages us to keep moving forward despite the challenges we face.

The Lord raises the prophet Zechariah at a time when people need encouragement. The people were working on the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, but due to opposition and other concerns, the work had come to a halt. The temple needed to be completed, but the people lacked a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Topics: Encouragement, Perseverance

The Power And The Plumb Line

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 5, 2024

God's directions to complete his vision

The Power and the Plumb Line Zechariah 4:1-10 Good morning, Lincoln Log Masters is a reality show about building log cabins. The show details the process of building log homes and shares some terms about the tools used to build those homes. The show also addresses the risks associated with ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly The Kite Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Small beginnings can lead to great things. If we do little things well, God will do big things through us. We should not underestimate the power of small beginnings and the impact they can have.

Ever tried flying a kite? It's not as easy as it looks, right? You've got to get the angle just right, run at the right speed, and let out just enough string. But once it's up there, soaring in the sky, it's pretty awesome. Back in 1847, a guy named Charles Ellet Jr. had to build a bridge across a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Impact, Small Beginnings, Big Changes, Growth

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Triumphal Entry

If I were to ask you if you ever felt out of place, or like you didn’t match the expectations that people had of you, how many of you could relate to that statement? I know that I certainly can! And this looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s the big things. Maybe your parents had ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Go With You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 1:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Apostacy

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022

What is apostacy? Are we guilty of having some type of apostacy within our lives?

What is apostacy? Apostacy is the nullification of a religious belief or faith, abandonment of a previous loyalty, to abdicate, to renounce, to defect, or to give up. There are two types of shepherds depicted in this passage of scripture. One would show how God rejected His people (the sheep) due ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restored

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 24, 2022

What will the Lord have to do, or allowed to be done, for Christians of today to repent and be restored?

Zechariah hears from God again. In verses 1-6: Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 28, 2024

Imagine if you will a court room. God is the judge. Satan is the prosecuting attorney, and he is telling the court everything that we have done wrong. Jesus is the defense attorney.

At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, Joshua remained in “filthy garments” (sins). In ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Quit Just Speak To It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 8, 2025

Research shows that most New Years Resolutions are broken by the second Friday of the year so much so that the second Friday of January is called quitters day. Because of discouragement, disappointment, lack of enthusiasm, hopelessness, disdain, disgust, frustration people give up and quit.

Don’t Quit Just Speak to it By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As Christians we supposedly do not make New Years Resolutions, it is considered taboo, sinful, a lie, false oath, or any other tradition you want to title it, but truth be told we all look to the New Year with a level of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is A Faithful Restorer

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 25, 2025

When God promises that he will restore double to you, he means he will restore what you have lost with (or plus) interest. This means that if you have lost ten lakhs in the last ten years, he will restore you ten lakhs(principal amount) with interest.

Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. Zechariah 9:12 When God promises that he will restore double to you, he means he will restore what you have lost with (or plus) interest. This means that if you have lost ten lakhs in the last ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

A Flying Scroll And A Basket

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying.

In verses 1-4: The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying. Judgment would be brought to God's people and then to the rest of the world. The flying scroll declares the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible