Sermons on Exile:

Moses Returns To Egypt Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 4, 2022

Moses didn't want this call to deliver Israel from oppression. It was 40 years ago he stepped out to take on the role of deliverer. It wasn't God's will at that time and the plan failed. Now 40 years later he has a fear to try again.

Receiving a call to serve God is never enough. We must respond in obedience. There was a very dramatic call experience for Moses. We know it as the burning bush call. Each person has a unique call of God, but the burning bush call for Moses stands out. What does not stand out in Moses’ call are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

On With God's Work Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Sanballat

Contributed by Brady Cook on Jan 6, 2022

Usually, when we talk about Nehemiah, we focus on the wall. But what about the conditions he built it in -- namely, discouragement? - How are you supposed to focus on doing God's Work when others are trying to constantly tear you down?

https://hillsidechurchofchrist.com/how-to-handle-sanballat-and-tobiah/ Usually, when we have a sermon from Nehemiah 4, we fixate on a single verse: “The wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” (Neh. 4:6) We then dissect this verse and what it means to have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

People cry about a lot of things. They cry at weddings. Parents cry when their children leave home. Sometimes they cry at the birth of their children and grandchildren. They cry at sad movies. Today we’re going to look at a man who cried about a broken wall.

Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compromise Is Not The Answer Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021

In the very beginning of his stay in the king's Palace, Daniel took a stand that could have led to his execution or at the very least, enslavement or imprisonment.

Last time we talked about how Daniel and his three friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remained faithful to the Lord despite how they were strongly tempted to compromise. He was determined to stay faithful to the Lord no matter how much pressure was put upon him. So, in the very beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To All Who thirst Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2022

Only God will satisfy those who thirst spiritually. The time to respond to God’s invitation is now. Barren lands will be transformed and the trees will clap their hands. You should seek the Lord while He may be found.

I have a vivid memory of temperatures of 100 degrees with high humidity. We were spending the hot summer days of high school in full football pads doing wind sprints and all sorts of drills. We took salt tablets to prevent cramps from all the loss of salt through sweating and we would be so thirsty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Help In Sorrow

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021

We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, John 16:20, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 51:11, John 14:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Honor The Honorable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2018

Honor is showing respect, Support, and Adoration. Several types will be mentioned -- Parents; civil authority; elders; the LORD.

1. One of the right things that we do in this country is give honor to people who deserve to be honored – First Responders; Graduates; Selfless Servants; Monuments of Honor; Avenue of the Righteous outside the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem – Today, Veterans (Veterans Day) 2. Someone wrote: IT IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caught In A Crisis Of Danger - Virus

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 27, 2020

Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. Here this godly king of Judah and Jerusalem finds himself in a dilemma.

Have you ever been caught in a crisis? A child of God caught in crisis may be a difficult subject to address because of todays’ social climate. Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. Here this godly king of Judah and Jerusalem finds himself in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Bitterness

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022

Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11

The Truth About Salvation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 16, 2025

What Jesus offered this woman is exactly what we have been offered also: it is the truth about who Jesus is and our purpose being to worship the Father in spirit and truth. It is an honest look (and a setup to the next series) at who Jesus is - so WE could come to Him in the same manner!

John, Part 15 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 6 John 4:15-24 - Final msg today; new series begins next week: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” -- Continue unpacking very familiar story, but (CH) do you know the application? - RE: The title of this series is called “The Truth about ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope In The God Of The Impossible - Luke 1:37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025

Advent begins with HOPE—not wishful thinking, not optimism, but confident expectation that God will keep His promises.

Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope in the God of the Impossible - Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION – ADVENT BEGINS WITH HOPE Advent is the season when the Church pauses to remember, reflect, and rejoice that God stepped into human history, wrapped Himself in flesh, and came to rescue us. Advent begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 18:14, Isaiah 9:2-7, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, John 1:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 1, 2025

God works in the empty places to prepare us for the holy.

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces Hebrews 10:19–22 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain… let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Who Remembers!

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

We serve a God who remembers us even when we forgets him conveniently.

Introduction:- The people of God lived in slavery in Egypt for 400 years. Their predicament was not caused by sin or disobedience to God unlike the second exile into Babylon (536BC). Whatever the reason could be, the children of God suffered much under the Pharaoh’s rule. They were tortured and ...read more

God’s Mercy In The Midst Of Spiritual Decline Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter is a powerful reminder that God's mercy is not based on our merit but on His covenant.

GOD’S MERCY IN THE MIDST OF SPIRITUAL DECLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:1-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:8–10; Lamentations 3:22–23; Isaiah 30:18; Romans 11:22; 2 Timothy 2:13 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 13 records the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash (also called Joash), successive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God