Sermons on Ezra 1 4 1:

Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Kingdom And Chaos - David And His Misfits

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 15, 2019

Paul warns us that human strength and wisdom cannot be elevated above the wisdom of God.

Kingdom and Chaos David and His Misfits March 17, 2019 1 Samuel 22:1-2 NIV David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. 2 All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom And Chaos - Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 4, 2019

Even thought Davis was running for his life in the wilderness, he was still serving the people of the region as sort of a volunteer police officer.

Kingdom and Chaos Intercessory Prayer April 7, 2019 Even though David was running for his life in the wilderness, he was still serving the people of the region as sort of a volunteer police officer. Many times, David and his men put their lives at risk to fight off the Philistines, who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, Romans 8:34-39, 1 Samuel 25:20-25, 1 Samuel 25:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 10, 2012

This is part 1 of a 3 part message on the 3 temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. This message is on the temptation of turning stone into bread. The focus is that if we feed our flesh, we will starve our spirit. The only way to make sure our spiri

Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Kept By The Power Of God - 1 Peter 1:4-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

Not only is our inheritance kept for us, we are kept for it.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Handling Anxiety (Part 1) – Philippians 4:1-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

Let us let go of control, because he’s the one in control. He knows our path and our destination, and he will take us there.

This is the first week of three weeks that we're going to be talking about anxiety. The problem of anxiety. It's been suggested that the research shows that 18% of all adults have some kind of an anxiety disorder. We're talking about generalized anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Cave (1 Samuel 22:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 1, 2024

David was in the deepest time of his life. He lost his support network and on the run from Saul. He possessed nothing of material worth or value and all seemed lost. He hid in a cave, but it is in the cave where God prepared him for greater things.

In his film, "Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon", Pastor Greg Laurie described the time where Mr. Cash had reached the lowest point of his life and career. He had become addicted to pills, which lead to an erratic and hostile behavior that cost him his first marriage, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1-4, Job 14:1, Ecclesiastes 2:17, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Victorious. Revelation 1:4-8 Part #1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025

A positive message about Revelation in a different way of looking at it.

Jesus Is Victorious” Revelation 1:4–8 Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. Many people approach it with fear—thinking of judgment, destruction, and end-time events. But the very first message Revelation gives us is not fear… it’s encouragement. Before John sees ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 - Who Is #1? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Romans 1:1

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 6, 2009

The preeminence of the gospel should dominate in both how we see ourselves and in what we do. There is NO GREATER message

Outline for CBF April 19, 2009 AM Intro. I. Paul’s Identity = "bondservant of Jesus Christ." A. This is title of humility. B. This is a title of honor (the highest) "Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire." Psalm 104:4 1. Read Psalm 2 2. Mention how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means "salvation" (Joshua and Jesus are derived from the same w

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) INTRODUCTION 1. About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians 1 Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 21, 2024

Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. People from all over came to this prosperous place to make their fortunes. The message of a humble Jesus who died on a humiliating cross was not going to be popular.

1st Corinthians 1 August 25, 2024 • Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. • When Paul lived there, Corinth was the host of the Isthmian Games, second only to the Olympics in popularity. • Paul most likely lived in a small apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013

In the fullness of the time God sent forth His Son (Galatians 4:4). What a momentous sentence!

THE FULLNESS OF TIME. Galatians 4:4-7. The Apostle Paul was astonished that the Christian converts in Galatia had strayed away from the true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a “different gospel, which is no gospel at all” (Galatians 1:6-7). By turning back to the law as if it was the keeping ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021

We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational