Sermons on Isaiah 58 1 9a 9b 12:

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024

Based on Luke 24:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of the message of Easter.

“THE EMPTY TOMB” Luke 24:1-12 FBCF – 3/31/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – When other religions describe their main figure or leader or teacher, they use the word “was.” - Muhammad WAS an Arab religious, social, & political leader & the founder of Islam. - Buddha WAS a wandering ascetic & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024

Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opposition To The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024

Acts 12:1-25 teaches us that if you oppose Jesus, you lose.

Introduction When Kashvi was visiting her Hindu sister-in-law in the hospital, sharing the gospel and praying with her, another person in the hospital heard her and called the police. Kashvi was arrested under state anti-conversion laws and spent three days in jail. While in jail, she said, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025

Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Blessing To The Nations (Exodus 1:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 20, 2021

An overview of the three main themes/promises of Genesis, with a transition to how Exodus shows God planning to fulfill his promise.

This morning we begin a new series on the book of Exodus. And I have to say, I'm excited about this. Just spending one week in Exodus was enough to make me incredibly happy. I think this will be interesting, and helpful spiritually. Now, I'm going to be up front about something. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Bible Study 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 25, 2022

This study was personal to me because I know what it's like to be weak. I survived a traumatic brain injury in 2006 & was in rehab for a couple years. God used that event to bring my life in accordance with His will.

The format I use for Bible studies comes from one of the study Bibles I have. That Bible has worksheets in it for you to study scripture using the H.E.A.R format. That is Highlight-Explain-Apply-Respond. Highlight is the verse to study. Explain & Apply are pretty self explanatory. Respond is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Would Have Ever Thought?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005

From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Word: An Exploration Of John 1:1-5

Contributed by Lester Potts on Jan 7, 2026

John 1:1-5 Presents one of the most profound theologically significant passages in all of Christian literature.

The Divine Word: An Exploration of John 1:1-5 The opening verses of the Gospel according to John—John 1:1-5—stand as some of the most profound and theologically significant passages in all of Christian Scripture. For countless believers, these words not only anchor their understanding of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003

When Jesus called himself “I Am” in the Gospel of John it created a sudden impact upon the listeners of that day and especially to the religious leaders of the day. Whenever Jesus said “I Am’ it became a sudden impact moment for all who heard it.

Sudden Impact Thesis: When Jesus called himself “I Am” in the Gospel of John it created a sudden impact upon the listeners of that day and especially to the religious leaders of the day. Whenever Jesus said “I Am’ it became a sudden impact moment for all who heard it. Texts: John 6:35: 35Then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15, John 6:25-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greetings From James - James 1.1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The Apostle James was one of the so-called "Sons of Thunder," and was specifically named "James, son of Zebedee" and is sometimes called "James the Greater"

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:1-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:1-8. Lesson 1.A.1: Greetings from James - James 1.1 Text: James 1:1 (KJV) 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sure Yor Are Ready To See God? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 26, 2007

We need to spend more time searching our hearts so we know where we are at alltimes in our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Refuge Is The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

Abiding in the Presence of God.

OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even those who are deemed ‘the people of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Build - 1

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Preparing to build, seeing the vision, living the dream.

Preparing to Build Part 1 Today we begin a brand new series entitled, PREPARING TO BUILD, SEEING THE VISION, LIVING THE DREAM. Last week we talked about our vision as a church. We talked about where we are heading, what we are dreaming. What we are trusting God for in the days to come. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Better In Bad Times

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018

No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational