Sermons on Emeralds:

To Boast Or Not To Boast?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2003

The Christian is to go around boasting about the goodness and the blessing of the Lord in his or her life. But the Christian is to never go around boasting about their good works or there personal accomplishments. We are to give credit to the Lord for wor

To Boast or not to Boast? Thesis: The Christian is to go around boasting about the goodness and the blessing of the Lord in his or her life. But the Christian is to never go around boasting about their good works or there personal accomplishments. We are to give credit to the Lord for working the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:2, Psalm 52:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Behind The Power Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2010

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 31: 1 – 18 The power behind the power 1 Now it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Whom are you like in your greatness? 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 31:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eternal Thanksgiving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2009

Thanksgiving and worship are intimately related. Without a thankful heart, there can be no worship. But what do we know of worship? Let’s explore the worship of the redeemed in heaven to learn about worship and thanksgiving.

“The twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying, ‘We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer For Today (And Tomorrow Too)! Series

Contributed by Sam Hettinger on Oct 18, 2010

Why do we worship God? He fulfills our deepest desires for joy, justice, and hope.

Scripture Introduction: Worship Happens. It’s a fact of life. How do you know if you are worshipping? Louie Giglio says: [It's easy. You simply follow the trail of your time, your affection, your energy, your money, and your allegiance. At the end of that trail you'll find a throne; ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2023

God’s will for you every day is to drink of His Spirit, worship in spirit and truth, and tell others about His Son. If you pursue just these three desires of God every day, you’ll live a full life without all the hassle and hurry.

Alan Fadling, in his book An Unhurried Life, tells a parable of a king who had two servants. One of the servants, for fear of not pleasing his master, rose early each day to hurry along to do all the things that he believed the king wanted done. He didn't want to bother the king with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Antichrists- Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

The Bible teaches that when the Antichrist comes in the end times, he will try to be the Christ that men are looking for.

First John 2:18-27 contrasts Christians with Antichrists. Verse 18 says, "Ye have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many Antichrists, by which we know that it is the last time." That verse introduces a term that is very familiar to Christians: Antichrists. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2019

This message focuses on Satan, his rebellion and the creation of hell. As you read this message you will discover that there are Christians who do not believe in hell and some are not sure if God exists. This message answers that question biblically.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Scriptures: Ezekiel 28:12-17; John 8:44; Revelations 12:3-4 This morning I want you to think about two words, persuasion and influence. Persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” Influence is defined ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-17, John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024

Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 21:4-5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Authority In Christ - A Sermon On The Demonic Realm

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Our culture seems fascinated by evil. As Christians we need to be aware of this. This sermon gives a biblical framework on the demonic. It also talks our authority in Jesus.

Today, our culture seems fascinated with death and vampires and witches and ghosts and horoscopes and clairvoyants and numerous other dark pathways to evil. It is disturbing because people feel they can control it. These kinds of choices have consequences and things like Demons are real and not to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:12-15, James 2:19, Luke 4:41, Revelation 9:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehovah Sabaoth Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 13, 2020

When God wanted to bring us eternal salvation, Jehovah Sabaoth gave His best - Jesus. He is the one who paid for our sins, who conquered death. Only Jesus ... Jehovah Sabaoth ... The Lord of Hosts ... alone has the power and the authority to do that.

King Hezekiah, king of the southern kingdom of Judah, listened as his advisors, his military leaders, and scouts reported on the horrors and destruction of the North Kingdom of Israel at the hands of the Assyrian army. It was only a matter of time before they finished picking Israel’s bones and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11, Psalm 46:1-2, Joshua 5:13-14, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:16-17, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 4:4-8, Isaiah 37:16-20, Psalm 46:6-7, Isaiah 6:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

A Sermon That Is Difficult To Preach

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2021

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something.

In life It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. • In the daily grind of life it is great to look forward to a vacation. • When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas. We would literally count the days before it would arrive. • When we were kids we looked forward to the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part 3 Chapters 10-12 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2022

Footnotes from biblegateway.com, notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM), which don't have needed footnotes :(

Daniel Is Terrified by a Vision #4 (#1 was Chapter 7- The 4 beasts; #2 was Chapter 8-the ram and the goat, #3 was Chapter 9 – the 70 weeks). This one is about Jesus and the future) 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia (IRAN) a [a]message was revealed to Daniel, who was named ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Pets In Paradise?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 29, 2025

Will Pets Be Raptured? A look at what the Bible has to say about it.

What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” —the things God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV - see also Isaiah 64:4) The Bible clearly proclaims that the Triune God is love, good, and kind, and His faithfulness and mercies are new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Peter 5:1, Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003

Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

 Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ