Sermons on Exile:

"Praise Is Not A Luxury.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2002

July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.”

July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.” Psalm 65 This psalm is usually categorized as one of thanksgiving, yet the word “thanks” never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calls Us All To Vocation.

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002

Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Peaceful Kingdom

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001

God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Not Too Hard To Understand.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.”

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.” Our text is in the midst of a sermon, the third sermon of the book, delivered by Moses, exhorting the people to fidelity to Yahweh alone by living a way of life ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Faces Of A Spiritual Man

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Aug 26, 2006

A Message in Christian Discipleship from Ezekiel

The Four Faces of A Spiritual Man / Ezekiel 1:1-10 NIV INTRO: I want to you for a subject this morning - “The Four Faces of a Spiritual Man”. In doing so, I want to turn your attention to a portion of the Scriptures that were term as Apocolyptic Literature – It is God Almighty speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only God Has Made The Tree

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003

This parable pictures Jesus as a cedar sprout from the top of David’s family tree. He becomes low and dry to save us, but the Lord made him a tall and florishing tree so that we are safe in his branches.

Only God has made the Tree Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 25, 2008

1st in a series of sermons on Vision, it explains the first step in vision... dissatisfaction.

The Vision Thing Nehemiah 1 For weeks you heard a lot about vision. Then after some meetings, you didn’t hear about it. Now, for a couple of weeks you have seen these strange signs around the church. You are hopefully wondering what they mean. Well, today I hope to help you understand. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Israel And Last Days Prophecy Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

WHAT IS THE ROLE ISRAEL PLAYS IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY AND HOW HAS THIS ROLE BEEN BEEN EVOLVING IN RECENT YEARS?

ISRAEL IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY ROMANS 11:1-36 INTRODUCTION: TODAY WE ARE BEGINNING A SERIES ON WHAT I FEEL IS A FASCINATING ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT, THAT BEING LAST DAYS THEOLOGY OR WHAT WE CALL ESCHATOLOGY. DO YOU REALIZE THAT 1/5 OF THE BIBLE IS PROPHETIC IN IT’S WRITING. OF THAT 1/5, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Priests Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2010

God's covenant people serve as “Priests of the Kingdom” offering reconciliation to all.

PRIESTS OF THE KINGDOM Rev. 5:6-10 Sermon Objective: The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” offering reconciliation to all. INTRO Last week we began looking at the two identifying marks of the church given in Rev. 5:10. We discovered that this was not the first time they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Recalled To Life--Act 4 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Jesus, who is life in himself, came to die, so that we might live. The latter part of the sermon focuses on how Jesus' resurrection ultimately recalls us to life.

Recalled to Life—Act 4 Ez. 37, John 1, 11, etc. 4/24/11—Easter Sunday 3KCOC Introduction: Dickens and the Robertson Fire Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book The Tale of Two Cities. Many of you may have read it. If you have, you might remember a phrase from early in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Overthrow Of Evil In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 11, 2012

Bablyon, who is the prostitute on the dragon, meets her end.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 17:1-18:24 The Overthrow Of Evil In This Broken World. In a moment we are going to read 2 chapters from Revelation. Before we do so I want to explain the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Prayer Of Confession, Part 1

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

Daniel is about to say sorry to God on behalf of his people, the Jews. In 'Part 1' I look at WHY he prayed (he understood scripture), HOW he prayed (intensely) and WHO he prayed to (his God, a covenant-keeping God, a great and awesome God). Part 2 will be WHAT he prayed.

Daniel’s prayer of confession Part 1 1. Introduction Today we are continuing our mini-series on prayer, and looking at an amazing prayer which teaches us about saying sorry. It’s a prayer which the prophet Daniel said; we find it in Daniel 9. I’m going to start to look at it this week and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope And Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 16, 2019

We have made Christmas too small -- think big - kingdom big!

“The Hope & Promise of Advent” Isaiah 9: 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm Against The Devil Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 17 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. Here we continue our discussion of standing firm against the devil using principles from Nehemiah's resistance.

“Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil Together” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

According To Herod Series

Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013

The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican