Sermons on Iron Scepter:

The Magi Surface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2015

The visit of the Magi piques our curiosity but also reveals the importance of honoring Jesus Christ — no matter how much effort it takes.

The Magi Surface (Matthew 2:1-12) 1. Some people think the Bible teaches that the fruit Adam and Eve ate in the Garden was an apple….. probably a fig. Most of us know the Christmas narratives fairly well, but we often assume things that the text does not actually say. 2. Lin Smalec writes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men Visits Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014

This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we laid down some foundation about trusting God. This week I want to continue in the same vain. • Remember, to trust God means to be dependent on Him and no one else. Don’t look for any other source or outlet. • When we trust in God, we can

Introduction • Last week we laid down some foundation about trusting God. This week I want to continue in the same vain. • Remember, to trust God means to be dependent on Him and no one else. Don’t look for any other source or outlet. • When we trust in God, we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smashing Angels Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 3, 2010

Exposition of Heb 1:4-14

Text: Hebrews 1:4-14, Title: Smashing Angels, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/1/10, PM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: After the introduction of this superior and final revelation from God, Jesus Christ, the author follows through on a final statement that Jesus was given a more excellent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Person Of Jesus Christ As Revealed In Scripture Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 13, 2012

The message reveals Jesus through the Old and New Testament. Showing His eternal existance in the ages.

The person of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture In the book of Isaiah chapter six and verse one we have these words, “In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” Can you imagine the scene that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Moses' Excuses Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God gives Moses a second chance.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-The Known And Unknown Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 1, 2021

The names of several women in the line or ancestry of Jesus, the Messiah, are listed in Scripture. Many other such mothers are not. No matter if they're mentioned by name or no, each of these ladies can someday rejoice that they were among the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: some of the women who are in the line of Jesus, the Messiah, are well-known. Some are mentioned only by name and others aren’t mentioned at all. Regardless, the Lord knows each one of them—by name—and allowed each one to be part of His plan to bring salvation to a lost and dying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020

We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Grass Is Not Always Greener...

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 10, 2024

The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side is a singular, speculative, but focused idiom that suggests the indeterminable fallacy that other people or places in one’s imagination always appear to be in a better, or more acceptable cachet than oneself.

Kasper Schmeichel, a Danish football goalkeeper once remarked: “The grass is not always greener on the other side. It is about recognizing what you do have and being grateful for what you do have.” Philippians 4:11-12 reminds us: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ezekiel 17:24, Genesis 3:22

The Colossus Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Part 1 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Discussing Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a giant statue.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 1: The Colossus Today we are going to begin a series of teachings on the prophecies given to the Old Testament figure, Daniel. The book of Daniel is a fascinating portion of Scripture, which we can learn so much from. Daniel, himself is an extraordinary child of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of The World Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rev Michael Wilhite on Mar 4, 2008

An exposition of the prophecy of Nebuchadnezzar’s statue in Daniel 2.

THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I Series: Against the Grain Limestone Baptist Church, Bedford, IN Rev. Michael Wilhite February 24, 2008 at 10:30am Daniel 2:24-45 OPENING THOUGHTS · PRAY HERE · This morning we are coming to one of the most awe-inspiring prophecies in the Bible. Daniel chapter two ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God