Sermons on History Of The Jews:

Objection Overruled

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2011

4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Objection Overruled Romans 2:17-3:8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overruled.html Chapter 1 tells about God's wrath against sin - if it has not already been judged via Christ's death on the cross. It lists 22 sins like murder and homosexuality and many others. But Paul knew many would say, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 35 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2011

Paul's continued encouragement to the Jews in the church in Rome also serves as a reminder to the Gentile of who we are; and that our in-grafting is for the glory of God ... not for us to swell with pride.

Romans, Part 35 Romans 11:11-24 Introduction - It is important that we not only see the encouragement to the Jews in Rome -- But, that we see our role in being part of the existing remnant - Paul discussed that seeking God through our own pride is not the way -- Those in Israel who thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visit Of The Wisemen Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2017

The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing that Herod did not want was competition. When these wise men showed up in Jerusalem, it created quite a stir and Herod had his curiosity peaked.

-4 BC- Jerusalem and Bethlehem Visit of the Wisemen (Numbers 24:17) Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:1) The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Seeming Detour Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2015

We should humbly appreciate that we were snatched out of the fire and put in the spiritual limelight by God’s grace. Let us appreciate and glory in being part of God’s church!

God’s Seeming Detour (Isaiah 65:1-16) 1. Suppose you loved covered bridges & planned a vacation around them. 2. God had your interest at heart; the main road was blocked by a detour sign. After grumbling, you find yourself on an enchanting county road — and there it is — the most amazing covered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Impartial Judgment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2021

This is from a series on Romans.

Title: “God’s Impartial Judgment” Script: Romans 2 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 2-8-21 Intro: Chuck Swindoll told of being at a California Christian camp pastor’s retreat. 1st day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to hearing Dr. Swindoll speak. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Four Kings

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2022

The question was asked at Jesus' birth, Where is the King of the Jews, and it was answered by the sign on the Cross, Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews

This morning I want to tell you a story of four kings. And I know that you think I’ve lost it, that the account belongs in the Christmas story, not the Easter story, and it’s three kings, not four. Well, even that isn’t completely true. Even though the story of the three kings comes alive each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, John 19:16-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025

There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, John 8:12

Denomination: Anglican

Gentiles, You Aren't Second Class Christians (Ephesians 2:11-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 13, 2025

Paul draws an application to his Gentile-by-birth readers, from his Eph. 2:1-10 starting point.

Today we have the privilege of working through Ephesians 2:11-22. Let's turn there, and read just the first word. "Therefore." What "therefore" signals, is that Paul is going to draw some conclusions, and an application, from everything he's just said. But it's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Proof Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 22, 2025

God has shown His commitment and existence through the Jews and the Christians.

Want proof of God? Look to the Jews. They have been slaves, slaughtered and scattered and they are still here. They have returned to the land God promised them. They survived a war they should not have won and even now prosper in the midst of their enemies. They are blessing the world with many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Genesis 18:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 24, 2024

When you look at the letter of the Law, you demand one day only. When you look at the principle or purpose of the Law you see the grace that Paul spoke of and why Gentiles were not required to be under naught but the moral law.

Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let's look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 shabbath ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:2, Mark 2:27-28, Acts 21:25, Romans 14:4-6, Acts 20:7, Galatians 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Resurrected Body

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 1, 2018

The Bible tells us that when Jesus returns to earth, he will physically raise all those who have died, giving them back the bodies they lost at death.

Easter 3B The Gospel today makes us ask ourselves one fundamental question, an essential question in the Easter Season: how would you react if Jesus appeared to you? Would you recognize him? In the First Reading, Saint Peter tells the Jews that they didn’t recognize the author of life, their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

When Fasting Becomes Feasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2010

Zechariah announces the divine blessing of faithful obedience to be realized during that time & in full during the future Messianic Age. At that time God's people will rejoice with great joy, gladness & experience popularity.

ZECHARIAH 8: 18-23 WHEN FASTING BECOMES FEASTING In the previous chapter Zechariah proclaimed to the people the mere externals and empty ritualism in their observance of the fasts as well as pointing out to them the sins and transgression which caused their suffering (7:1-7). He also gave them ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery? Y'all Come Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

Objective Justification, Jews/Gentiles

The Mystery? Y’all Come Epiphany Eph. 3:1-12 † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace and mercy, in this new year, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Left in the Dark? As Kay gets hopefully closer and closer to the point where William will be born, I find myself thinking about what his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgement From The Rude Throne

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2022

His first words from the cross was the judgement of the people who had unjustly put Him on that rude throne: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

Christ the King 2022 Those of you who are very familiar with the psalm we just sang, Psalm 122, may realize that the Church omits the last few verses of the prayer today. The last part of the psalm takes time to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. That makes a great deal of sense in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Colossians 1:12-20, Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Catholic