Sermons on Foreign Gods In Judah:

Our Refugee God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2010

Jesus was a refugee - we need to welcome the refugee

Advent/Christmas 2009 Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2010 The Incarnation Our Refugee God - Matthew 2:13-18 Begin with Hushidah’s story and Maria’s. Hushidah Bagam is 20. For two years now, she has lived in a squalid bamboo and corrugated iron hut in a Bangladesh refugee camp. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: *other

God’s Chosen Ones Are Set Apart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 7, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples of chosen ones and their extraordinary journeys.

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of individuals chosen by God for a higher purpose. These chosen ones were set apart, often feeling like strangers in a foreign land, as they walked a unique path that not everyone could comprehend. Let's explore biblical examples of chosen ones and their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17, Genesis 15:1-6

Comforting God’s People

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Today’s text echoes what we see throughout scripture about how the Lord disciplines His children. God disciplines us because He loves us.

COMFORTING GOD’S PEOPLE (December 6, 2020) Text: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 Isaiah 40:1 -11: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

God loves you and values you. You are an important part of His kingdom work.

The blessing takes an additional facet On December 18, 520 BC God came to Haggai and announced to the people the end of the economic decline and crop failures. He said, "from now on I will bless you." On the same day, God sent a personal word to the governor, Zerubbabel. To Zerubbabel, when he ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Sermon for Good Friday

JESUS THE LAMB OF GOD Show the significance of Jesus’ death, tying together the old and new testaments Why were shepherds on a hillside outside Bethlehem the first people to be told the good news of Jesus’ birth? What is the significance? Maybe it was in keeping with the manner of Jesus’ birth - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

God Has A Plan Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (KJV) For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (ESV) TRUST ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cultivating The Discipline Of Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world driven by instant results and rapid gratification, waiting has become almost foreign.

CULTIVATING THE DISCIPLINE OF PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:7-8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:25, Galatians 5:22, Psalm 40:1, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unadulterated Heart

Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001

Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your God Will Be My God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025

The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

You Had Me At Hello Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

Maybe you’re entering environment/completely foreign to you There’s power in your presence cause you’re a carrier/Christ

Pastor Allan Kircher “You had me at Hello” 14 Dec 2014 ***All Sermons are in condensed form**** Persuade you/God has placed his presence inside you • You are not merely to survive/Christmas • change agent every relationship you touch • Can be a time of year/very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Faltering Faith #2 Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 17, 2018

As Abraham journeyed as a stranger in a foreign land his faith was tested and sometimes faltered. What do we do when our faith falters. It's part of the journey.

AS A STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND FALTERING FAITH Genesis 12:6-9 Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, as far as the terebinth tree of Moreh. And the Canaanites were then in the land. Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9, Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Surrender All? Part 1

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 1 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:1-8 Introduction Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender All? Part 2

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 2 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:9-19 Introduction What do you trust in? 1. Money? What if you became the victim of identity theft and you found your bank accounts emptied and your credit destroyed? 2. Career? What if your company suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012

Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2000

The prophet Haggai gives the returned exiles of Judah a wake-up call because of their complacency and recalls them to faithful service to their God who has done some much for them.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS A prominent person, I believe it was Henry Ford, is reputed to have said, "history is bunk". Why he said that, I can’t think, because if we don’t learn from the mistakes of the past, we’re sure to repeat them. That’s the story of the world and is especially true for the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist