Sermons on exile: showing 1,126-1,140 of 7,166

Learning To Curb Your Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the final sermon in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This is the message examines the importance of not allowing our emotions to get out of control.

At some point in our lives every one of us has experienced anger. Psychologists define anger this way: Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged or denied and a tendency to undo that by retaliation. Modern psychologists view anger as a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on May 26, 2013

Use of Jeremiah, John, and Luke, to bring out three persons of the Trinity, and an analogy with TV programme Dr Who - different faces and mystery.

Luke 19:1-10 Jeremiah 32:21-25 John 20:19-23 As a child, I always enjoyed Dr Who on a Saturday teatime. For me, Tom Baker was the doctor - the others who came after weren’t quite the same. Perhaps, for you it was Jon Pertwee who was the doctor, or Patrick Troughton, or William Hartnell; or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Just A Youth

Contributed by Stev Ashe on Oct 30, 2012

Young people are called of God too!

Title: I am just a Youth! Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." 6 Then I said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sabbath And The Environment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 1, 2007

The Sabbath has an impact on our relationship with creation.

Sabbath and the Environment Earth Day, April 22, 2007 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Introduction – the Goodness of Sabbath keeping – poem Wendell Berry p.5 Sabbath is founded in God’s Creation Out of all Ten Commandments, the Sabbath is the only one that is connected to creation – we are to rest and keep ...read more

Denomination: *other

Looking For A Better Pastor

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 14, 2020

Jesus has set the example for what a good pastor is to be.

Looking for a Better Pastor Ezekiel 34:1-31 Ezekiel lived in a time of deep distress among the Jews. At the beginning of Ezekiel, part of them, including Ezekiel, had been exiled to the river Chebar in Babylon. The remaining Jews in Jerusalem would rise up in one last rebellion against ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Silenced The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

Shortly after throwing the Pharisees and their cohorts for a loop over the issue of paying taxes to Caesar, the Lord Jesus confronted and rebuked the erroneous Scriptural teachings of the Sadducees, the skeptics of His day. The Scriptures are the best weapon in the arsenal of believers.

There were two main bodies of religious teachers who operated during the time of Jesus until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. They each had their respective spheres of influence in Jewish society and beliefs. Scripture gives more attention to the Pharisees, and not in a good light as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020

How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Don’t Forget Your God Song. (Relearn Your God Song).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2022

The Regent Honeyeater- A rare songbird has become threatened, it has started to lose its song, say scientists. "They don't get the chance to hang around with other honeyeaters and learn what they're supposed to sound like," explained Dr Ross Crates.

Don’t Forget Your God Song. (Relearn Your God Song). Psalm 137:1-5TPT The Regent Honeyeater- A rare songbird has become threatened, it has started to lose its song, say scientists. "They don't get the chance to hang around with other honeyeaters and learn what they're supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-5, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah, The Weeping Prophet Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Prophet Jeremiah was a powerful prophet chosen by God. He was so chosen even before the foundation of the world and even before formed in the mother’s womb. What about you.

Theme: Jeremiah, Weeping Prophet Text: Lamentations 3:22-24   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: This OT prophet played three roles in the lives of the Israelites. He was a prophet with a concern for his people. He was appointed by God with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Hannah

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

The story of Hannah is not well known and today it is given as an alternative reading to the more familiar story of Samuel’s call. So, let us dive into this tale of Hannah.

Hannah is a young woman, married to Elkanah. But she is not his only wife, Elkanah has another wife called Peninnah. Hannah is his first wife, but she has not been blessed with children, we are told twice that the Lord had “closed her womb” (vs. 5, 6). In contrast to Hannah, Peninnah (whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Unstoppable Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau in Genesis 27:1-45, emphasizing the unstoppable blessing of God, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of deception.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving into a story from the book of Genesis -- a drama packed episode that shows us the unstoppable blessing of God, the power of faithful obedience, and the jarring consequences of deception. Our text today is Genesis 27:1-45, which tells us about Isaac, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Topics: Blessed

The Return To Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

When Lewis was asked about the main themes of the Chronicles, he used the phrase "return to the true faith" to describe Prince Caspian.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Glory Of The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life.

Experience the Glory of the Lord! Ezekiel 1, 10 In what sense is God’s presence always with us? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life. I. Look to the glory of the Lord for your purpose! vs. 1:1-28; 3:12, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

"THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Is Your Seed Still In The Barn?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches i

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches in the Bethel association we are in a similar ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Baptist