Sermons on Iron Scepter:

The Great Restoration: An Exposition Of Isaiah 11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2019

We all await a better day.

The Great Restoration: An Exposition of Isaiah 11 In desperate times, people look for a reason to have hope. Without hope, all is gloom and despair. The troubles we suffer from are often of our own making. There are those who trouble us also. And, all too often, we cause others much trouble. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Christ Is The Wisdom Of God In The Flesh

Contributed by Albert Risdorfer on Oct 28, 2018

Nothing is impossible for God

As our brethren in the Eastern Churches announce before they proclaim the holy Gospel... “Wisdom! Be attentive!” Today is a time to be attentive... Because my friends, today’s readings are all about Wisdom. They are about how precious wisdom is. They are about where we may to find it. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Unjust Servant

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2022

God expects singleness of service to Him. All that we do, secular and sacred is to glorify Him.

The Parable of the Unjust Servant Luke 16:1-13 This morning, we are studying one of Jesus’s parables. A parable is basically an illustration which is used to help understand an idea. This morning, we are studying the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16? What does Jesus want us to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying The Yoke Of Barrenness Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 16, 2019

Yokes can be broken off, yokes can be shaken off, yokes can be destroyed (Ezekiel 34:27). God is going to destroy every yoke of barrenness and free us from every bondage, captivity and slavery to barrenness. But we must come, we must come to Jesus

What is a Yoke? There are two types of yokes. The first is the yoke of the Lord. In Matthew 11:29, Jesus said “take my yoke upon you”. So, Jesus has a yoke which we must take on, which we must carry. A yoke is something that is given you to carry. The yoke of the Lord is what God gives us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Birth To An Ishmael Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 17, 2019

How God Works the Messes of our own making into a beautiful tapestry

Giving Birth to an Ishmael PPT 1 Title This is a message about how God responds to the messes in life that are self inflicted. PT 2 Text Ge 3:17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 49:23, Psalm 105:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2017

Learn from Solomon. We give God our best and we follow His design.

We have come to the actual building of the Temple of God in 1 Kings 6. • This is a short write up of the building; we have greater details in the books of Chronicles. Let’s read a portion – 1 Kings 6:19-37. TWO THINGS stand out in the building of the Temple – they dedicated the best to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:19-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel and seek God's guidance in understanding their significance for our lives today.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Daniel and explore some fascinating dreams that were experienced by King Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel. These dreams, as recorded in Daniel 2, Daniel 7, and Daniel 8, have deep significance, not only for the time in which they ...read more

Topics: Prophecies, Daniel

400 Years And No Word From God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message looks at the intertestamental period.

"The Sounds of Silence" is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Simon conceived of the song as a way of capturing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: From Darkness To Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

Psalm 107 portrays the journey from darkness to light, highlighting God’s redeeming love and power. As we reflect on these verses, we will see how God delivers, transforms, and brings us into His marvellous light.

Transformed by Truth: From Darkness to Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Psalm 107:10 (NLT): "Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery." Psalm 107:13-16 (NLT): "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10, Psalm 107:13-16, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 107:13-14, Romans 10:13, Psalm 107:15-16, Hebrews 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lets Play - The Blame Game

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002

In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Extent Of God's Concern For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline sets forth the fact that God is concerned about the "little things" as well as the "big things" that confront His children.

THE GREAT EXTENT OF GOD’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHILDREN “And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to Elisha, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do? So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32, 2 Kings 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Quiz Ch. 1-6 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 26, 2006

12 Questions to test your knowldge of Daniel Chapters 1-6.

The Book of Daniel Quiz (Chapter 1-6) 1. What Country overthrows Jerusalem in the first Chapter of Daniel? (Daniel 1:1) a) Assyria b) Medo-Persia c) Babylonia d) Egypt 2. What was Daniel’s name changed to by the Chief Official? (Daniel 1:7) a) Azariah b) Belteshazzar c) ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Not Just A Story

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Dec 20, 2002

MOST OF THE TIME WE DO NOT APPROACH CHRISTMAS FROM THE STAND POINT OF DANIEL BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOU SOMETHING REALLY REMARKABLE HERE. GOD IS SHOWING KING NEB THE FUTURE, NOT ONLY HIS FUTURE BUT OURS ALSO. IN IT WE WILL SEE THE HISTORY AND FUTURE O

Not Just a Story….. 12/8/02 REV. JOHN C. MCCAHERTY 1ST BAPTIST OF MURPHY TEXT: DANIEL 2: 31-45 INTRO. TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER THE MANGER, IN CELEBRATION OF OUR RECONGINITION OF THE GREATEST EVENT IN HISTORY THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. MOST OF THE TIME WE DO NOT APPROACH ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Dream Of The Future Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 28, 2008

Daniel reveals to Nebuchadnezzar what his dreams were and what they meant.

Daniel 2:1-49 A Dream of the Future Lincolns Dream "About ten days ago, I retired very late. I had been up waiting for important dispatches from the front. I could not have been long in bed when I fell into a slumber, for I was weary. I soon began to dream. There seemed to be a death-like ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist