Sermons on exiles: showing 436-450 of 7,108

Journey To The Manger, Part 1

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

The birth of the Savior, the Messiah, the redeemer of the world, took the kind of supernatural preparation that only God could have accomplished!

The Journey to the “Manger” part 1 I was thinking about the Christmas story this week and how everything took place, in the town of Bethlehem. Along with the miracle of the story, I couldn’t stop thinking about the miracles of the journey, That had to come about and to take place, all to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah: Right Conduct Out Of A Right Heart For God Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 4, 2011

God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.

Psalm of Praise (Opening) Psalm 84:1-4 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 11, 2022

Are you standing firm? Do you really know what Standing Firm means?

Introduction: The Bible tells us several times in the New Testament to “Stand Firm.” Paul, when he tells us to put on the whole armor of God, says to “stand firm.” Paul in writing to the Corinthians tells them to “stand firm.” Once again, Paul this time writing from prison to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Your Wall

Contributed by Mark Patrick on Jan 15, 2008

Nehemiah raises the hope of Israel; Keep building your wall even as Satan may tempt you.

“Rebuilding Your Wall” Nehemiah 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: in the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Living In Difficult Days Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Don’t lose your ambition in the midst of difficult days.

DEVOTED LIVING IN DIFFICULT DAYS JEREMIAH 24-29 INTRODUCTION: Robert J. Morgan said, “We must never forget that the word persevere comes from the prefix ‘per’, meaning through, coupled with the word ‘severe’. It means to keep pressing on, trusting God, looking up, doing our duty – even through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful In Good And Bad

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2019

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19.

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commendable Kids In Corrupted Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001

A challenge to God’s children to remain faithful in spite of their surroundings.

Introduction: The writer of the book we are coming from is the prophet Daniel. He is a royal descendent, most likely a prince. He is taken captive in the 1st Babylonian Exile in 605 B.C., and remained in exile for the entire length. Daniel writes in a time that is diffuculty for God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Tenting Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

Also drawing from 2Cor5.1-5, this Fathers Day sermon challenges us to let others see that we regard this life as "tenting."

HOOK Story of an influential teacher... and the legacy that we all might leave. Post-exile emerging generation… What kind of legacy would they leave? Question for every generation. YOU The desire to leave an impact on kids, have them turn out, etc... Identify with the desire to see kids thrive ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Seed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 11, 2022

The holy seed is Jesus, and those united to Him.

THE HOLY SEED. Isaiah 6:9-13. The mission of Isaiah was to go to a people who were proudly short-sighted, stubbornly deaf, and wilfully ignorant of the word of God (Isaiah 6:9; cf. Matthew 13:13-15). The prophet’s message was to be one which confirmed them in their preferred blindness, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courage To Face Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you today. It’s so good to be gathering together in this season. As I shared last week... we are in a unique season of transition. This Spring will involve coming out of what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem.

As we come to chs 9 & 10 of Zechariah it might be helpful to know that the book is divided into 3 parts: 1-6: Visions God says: return to me and I will return to you I will judge the nations rebuild Jerusalem forgive your sins raise up godly leaders bring the nations ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Costly Love Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2013

God's love is not cheap. It is not easy. God's love has a rich history in the whole of the Bible.

If God had a Facebook page, His Relationship Status with humanity would be: It’s Complicated. That’s because, it’s complicated. If you think about your walk with God, your relationship with God, you might agree. There are ups. There are downs. There are times when you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promises For Every Need: Unsaved Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 4, 2020

Our challenge then, from Isaiah 56, is to be a faithful witness, pray, and let God be God.

GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: UNSAVED LOVED ONES ISAIAH 56:1-8 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Most Important Decision You Ever Make (p) We all make decisions. Some decisions we make are bigger than others. I was thinking about the biggest and most important decisions we make. I am pretty sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ