Sermons on Ezra 3:17-21:

Spiritual Adulting Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

There is a principle in life about separation. It's a principle that says that our identity is not found in participation in the world's activities.

I talked with a man this week. He's thirty-nine years old. His name is Reggie. He works at ShopRite. So you might see him there. Should you come in contact with him, you can greet him as I did. We were talking about life. Reggie now at thirty-nine years old is getting his life together, so to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2018

Revelation 3:1-6 shows us the distinction between a faith devoid of works, and a daily, living, dynamic relationship with Christ,

Once again, approximately 34 million Canadians have lost an hour of sleep in the service of the grand national experiment called Daylight saving time. First introduced to Canada 100 years ago as a way to save coal, the project is now an annual eight-month ritual tolerated purely due to the belief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

Balak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022

Balak's hired soothsayer tries to curse the Israelites three times, but the words that come forth are a wonderful surprise, which can inspire us all.

Balak [part 1] Balak was a king of Moab described in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where his dealings with the prophet Balaam are the main topic. Religion: Chemosh Born: Moab Died: Moab Parents: Zippor Partner: Amina Family: Zippor (father) Grandchildren: Ruth, Orpah Children: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers That Light Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 29, 2020

The Psalmist of Psalm 88 expresses “Prayers that Light Darkness” with prayer as an: 1) Urgent appeal in Affliction (Psalm 88:1–9a), 2) Urgent appeal with No Answers (Psalm 88:9b–12), 3) Urgent appeal under Divine Wrath (Psalm 88:13–18).

Psalm 88:1-18 A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. 2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! 3 For my soul is full of troubles, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Other

Psalms Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 7, 2020

Hymns, holiday music are a big part of Christmas, but the greatest Christmas songs were written long before Christ's birth!

Intro: Among many things, holiday music, and hymns are a big part of the Christmas season and celebration! Why is that? As one music aficionado put it: There’s something about “that Christmas feeling” that words can’t describe, but the music can capture. There’s a feeling associated with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Reservation For Two [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 11, 2020

The message is a study of the nature of the Lord's Supper as encouragement to worship. We who worship the Saviour are encouraged to see that He has made reservations for two--the Bridegroom and the Bride.

“I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do God & Country Meet?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002

Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Extraordinary Love Of God The Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2010

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). • We are living in a loveless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: *other

Call On The Lord At All Times

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“A man from the crowd cried out, ‘Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child’” Luke 9:38.

Theme: Call on the Lord at all times Text: Gen. 15:12-21; Phil. 3:17-21; Luke 9:37-43 Words are very important. They shape our lives and determine our destiny. At Creation “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:1-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (ESTABLISHES HIS KINGDOM IN HEBRON) (3:1-5) His Fighting (3:1) Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:17-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (3:1-5) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:17-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Chrisitan And The Iron

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. Place a brown paper sack on the pulpit and let people wonder what’s in it. 2. One of Jesus' most effective methods of instruction was the "object lesson."

TEXT: Phil. 4:13-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Place a brown paper sack on the pulpit and let people wonder what’s in it. 2. One of Jesus' most effective methods of instruction was the "object lesson." 3. With the object lesson, the instructor takes an object – either inanimate or animate – and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19, Galatians 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph And Jesus

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 12, 2001

Similarities between this great man of faith and integrity and our sinless Savior Jesus Christ.

JOSEPH & JESUS - STRIKING SIMILARITIES INTRODUCTION A. The story of Joseph is one of the most interesting and exciting in Bible 1. It tells of a young man of remarkable character and integrity 2. Yet he was rejected by his brothers, misunderstood & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dry Bones

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 16, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage the hearers to move away from a backsliding stage of life to accepting God’s invitation for New Life & Spirit.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. True Saints C.O.G.I.C. Bamberg, Georgia Scriptural references: SPP (Suffering; Profit; Pleasure); EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) Rom. 12: 1 ( I Beseech thee …my the mercy of God …); Romans 15: 15:1 (We then that are strong …); 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal