Sermons on Exile:

A Wet Promise Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2019

The Blessings in Baptism

January 13, 2019 Baptism of Our Lord Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 A Wet Promise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Speech Of Stephen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Wherever God meets His people is a holy place, not just in the Temple or in a Church building.

STEPHEN’S SPEECH. Acts 7. Standing before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council in the Temple of Jerusalem, false witnesses alleged that the Christian deacon Stephen had claimed that ‘Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us’ (Acts 6:14). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Plan When You Feel Lost

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Twelve principles to guide your future

A. WHEN YOU FEEL CUT OFF FROM GOD 1. When you can’t reach God, you question Him, “Has God forgotten to be kind? Has He slammed the door on His compassion?” (Ps. 77:9, NLT). “O Israel, how can you say the Lord does see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gatherer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

In these verses we see both king and kingdom and the people who make up the kingdom.

Isaiah 11:11-16 The Gatherer 4/22/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction We come to the last of our three sections in chapter 11. In verses 1-5 we considered the person of the Branch of Jesse, i.e. the Messiah who will reign over his kingdom. He is to be a king of wisdom, power, and righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

We Must Pay The Price Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019

we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

We Speak Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023

Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live Again – From Dry Bones To Abundant Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

Imagine walking through a vast valley, the ground littered with dry, lifeless bones. No movement. No heartbeat. No hope. That is the scene Ezekiel was shown in his vision—a nation spiritually dead, cut off, and hopeless.

Go! And Live Again – From Dry Bones to Abundant Life in Christ Ezekiel 37:5 (NLT) – “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!” Introduction: A Valley of Dry Bones and a World in Despair Imagine walking through a vast valley, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3-11, Genesis 2:7, Romans 10:17, John 20:22, John 11:25-26, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 11, 2025

What if your life was designed for something more than comfort or survival? Discover how knowing God leads to knowing your purpose—and how to start living it today

Introduction Last week we asked the question: Are we drifting or are we driven? We saw from Ecclesiastes that drifting through life without God leaves us empty. But Jesus came to give life to the full. Today we’re going to take the next step and ask: What does it mean to live on purpose? Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Character Study Of Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Jeremiah remained faithful to his prophetic calling despite suffering and rejection. His life demonstrated deep love for his people, warning of judgment for sin while also revealing God’s mercy and faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEREMIAH – THE WEEPING PROPHET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."  Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 20:7-9, Jeremiah 29:11, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel - Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2023

Instead of preparing for battle, Belshazzar threw a party..... It would be his last.

June 10, 2023 Our story today only covers the last night of king Belshazzar’s life, so all we know of him is what extra-biblical history and archaeology tells us. After Nebuchadnezzar’s death there were 4 more Babylonian kings, the last of which was Nabonidus. Belshazzar was Nabonidus’ son. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Must Leaders Always Disappoint?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2023

As we end this year of grace, we can confidently face the future, even if we never have a really good king or president or prime minister in our earthly life.

Christ the King 2023 I have pretty strong memories of the Feast of Christ the King during my elementary years at a Catholic boys’ school. My parents would see me dressed up in my school uniform, which was styled like a U.S. Army class A uniform from WW2, but with maroon dyes, and the whole school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46, Ezekiel 34:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Sanctuary

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 27, 2014

GOD THE FATHER IS YOUR SANCTUARY!

SANCTUARY OBSERVATION: THE HEBREW NAME EZEKIEL MEANS, “GOD STRENGTHENS-GOD IS STRONG”. THE BABYLONIANS LAY SIEGE TO JERUSALEM IN 588 B.C. IN 586 B.C., THE CITY AND THE JEWISH TEMPLE WERE BURNED. ISRAEL’S MONARCHY ENDED: THE CITY OF DAVID AND THE TEMPLE WERE IN SHAMBLES. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lonely?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 27, 2015

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE CURE FOR LONELINESS.

LONELY? OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF 150 POEMS WRITTEN BY VARIOUS AUTHORS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. DAVID WROTE HALF OF THE PSALMS. EVERY HUMAN EMOTION YOU COULD IMAGINE FINDS EXPRESSION IN PSALMS. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES LONELINESS. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Idolatry

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2016

IDOLATRY IS NOT SOMETHING NEW.

MODERN IDOLATRY? OBSERVATION: EZEKIEL SPOKE GOD’S MESSAGE TO JEWISH EXILES IN BABYLON, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM IN 586 B.C. HE ADDRESSED CHOICES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS AND NATIONS. WHETHER PERSONAL OR ON A NATIONAL LEVEL THE CHOICE MUST INCLUDE GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 14:2-4

Denomination: Baptist