Sermons on Fifth Angel:

(Lesson 7) Ezekiel: Seeking Visions For God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Ezekiel was a priest who was trained for Temple service, but he encountered God in a vision in which he saw extraordinary sights. Out of that encounter, he became a prophet who communicated a vision of Israel’s future Temple.

A. INTRODUCTION: EZEKIEL 1:1-28 1. Age 30. "In the thirtieth year . . . the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God" (1:1). 2. Occupations. "Ezekiel the priest" (1:3). 3. Birthday. "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath . . . from thirty years old and upwards" (Num. 4:2,3). 4. Captive. "I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Challenge

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Mark 7:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

Baby Dedication Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003

Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Smyrna Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 2 in series: Smyrna "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Smyrna # 2 in Series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 6, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Smyrna Baptist Church?” Revelation 2:8-11 Then name Smyrna means “myrrh” or “an offering of sacrifice.” Smyrna is the church that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Evaluating The Results

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 1, 2001

Evaluating the Results of God’s Vision

Evaluating the Results The book of Nehemiah divides neatly into two parts. Chapters one through five describe the rebuilding of the wall. From these chapters we learn the process of vision. Chapters six through thirteen describe the finished product. From these chapters we learn the results ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Holiness Is

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Mar 3, 2001

a simple defination of Holiness that leads to holy living

Hebrews 12:14 What Holiness Is INTRO: A. The subject of Holiness is like the subject the little boy turned in to his teacher as the theam of his term paper. THE WORLD AND ALL THAT IS THERE IN. a. Of course the subject was to large a subject and so is my subject for there is no way I or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001

Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again;

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field" (Matthew 13:44). In the popular interpretation of this parable the Gospel is the treasure hidden in the field and the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Holiness

Evangelizing Skeptics

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Other

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revenge Is Sweet, Or Is It?

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 16, 2006

How the way of Christ is not the way of vengeance, but the way of seeking our foes’ blessing and salvation.

Litigation seems to be increasingly common in our society, people are always taking each other to court in order to get some form of compensation for some wrong that they perceive has been done to them. Most of you will know that I used to be a doctor; in fact I still practice at the detox unit. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting Your Lost Loves Ones Saved

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006

This sermon is a look at esther and what we can learn from her in getting our Lost Loved one in the kingdom.

Getting Your Lost Loved Ones saved Esther 8:3-6 Read Text. For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? SETTING OF ESTHER: The events of Esther take place in the Persian Empire (modern day Iran) during the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

10. The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the importance of living out our faith in Christ through acts of compassion and mercy. 2. Listeners will be challenged to give of their physical, emotional, and financial resources to help those in need.

INTRO: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirst Quencher

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 7, 2006

Comparing water from the rock and our need for Christ

Water From The Rock - The human body is 2/3 water. - By the time you are 70-years-old, you will have required 1½ million gallons of water. - Studies show that increasing water consumption can decrease fat deposits. Water is a natural appetite suppressant. - The body absorbs cold water faster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostles Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 18, 2005

This a simply expository study of Acts 1:12-26. The (5 points) Apostles Styles, Supplication, Spokesman, Situation, Selection.

The Apostles Acts 1:12-26 1. The Apostles Styles (v.13) This is an adapted idea from Herb Hodges book Tally Ho the Fox. Let’s look at the list of the Disciples here in Acts compared to the other three lists in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew 10 Mark 3 Luke 6 Acts 1 Simon (called Peter) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist