Sermons on Jerusalem For Rejoicing:

King Josiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, & The Fall Of Judah

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

“Surrender to Babylon! Save yourselves!” Cried out the young prophet Jeremiah in the streets of Jerusalem, the holy city of God. The walls around the whole city were completely surrounded by hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Babylon...

“Surrender to Babylon! Save yourselves!” Cried out the young prophet Jeremiah in the streets of Jerusalem, the holy city of God. The walls around the whole city were completely surrounded by hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Babylon, firing boulders and arrows by the hundreds into the city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-13, 2 Kings 25:8-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

7 Miles? A Dead Fish Can Travel Down Stream! (Part #2)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2020

We study when men become baskecases. From Jerusalem to Emmaus is about 7 miles. Doubt, fear and failure can grow and hinder spiritual progress. We need to let Jesus walk with us.

7 MILES? DEAD FISH TRAVEL DOWN STREAM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Basket case#2 Losing hope…) WE ARE WALKING SAD… WE HAVE LOST HOPE… WE KNEW WE HAD FOUND THE ANSWER! BUT OUR DREAMS HAVE BEEN DASHED… WE INVESTED OUR EMOTIONS AND ACTIONS AND NOW LOOK… WE ARE BASKET ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21, Luke 24:24-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strength To Keep Going

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 30, 2019

Isaiah saw the coming of the great Babylonian armies and knew that they would destroy Jerusalem, take his people captive, and leave the nation in ruin. But in the midst of all this confusion and discouragement, Isaiah received a message from God.

STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING Scripture: Isaiah 40: 27-31 KJV v. 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passes over from my God? v. 28 Hast thou not know? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Men At A Communion Table Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. Let's take a look at 4 men in particular who played a big part.

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross. The most solemn and sacred place on earth without ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

"a Carnival Of Corruption" Lent 3

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2024

Carnival time is often a time of chaos. Jesus created chaos because of the corruption in the Jerusalem temple. The cleansing of the temple is the "judgement" of God against commercial robbery of the poor by the religious establishment. Jesus is the replacement.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 5, 2024 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “A Carnival of Corruption” Carnival time in New Orleans or Brazil always shows a crush of humanity going crazy. We have seen videos of “Smash ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24, Luke 19:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumphal Entry A Misnomer For Palm Sunday? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2021

The same crowd in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday 2000 years ago cried "Hosanna, Hosanna" to Jesus Christ cried out 5 days later "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

We will start today with a new Message Series on the Letters to Timothy. But today is also celebrated as Palm Sunday. Let’s take a look at the actual event about 2000 years ago of what led to Palm Sunday Celebrations! Let us note that before Palm Sunday, Jesus already had been teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, 1 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable-The Ten Pounds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2018

As Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem from Jericho to celebrate the Passover with His disciples and others, He told a parable to the crowd to show that the kingdom they had been telling others about would not be established immediately as they had thought.

November 19, 2006 Jericho (40) Parable-The Ten Pounds Luke 19:11-27 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reaction To The Resurrection Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 5, 2017

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, and that miracle brought results. First of all and most important is that many believed on him. There were others that did not believe and they went back to Jerusalem to report this incident to the religious leaders.

Perea to Bethany Lesson: Reaction to the Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:45-54 (John 11:45-46) Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2018

In this discourse, we find the Lord speaking alternately of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and then, of the conditions that will precede his Second Coming. His predictions were soon to have a partial fulfillment in the siege of Titus . . . .

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11 PART 4: Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage) 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8, Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Prophets - Haggai Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 4, 2021

Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins.

Everyday Prophets – Haggai March 7, 2021 Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins. Haggai ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-9, Haggai 1:14, Galatians 3:28, Haggai 2:4-5, Haggai 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 11, 2021

Nehemiah faced many adversities and enemies while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Though every attack was aimed at Nehemiah, he was not shaken. He did not crumble or fall, because his foundation was built on the word of God.

Building a Firm Foundation "For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done." Now therefore, O God strengthen my hands." (Nehemiah 6:9) We have heard this parable from Jesus. “Therefore whoever hears these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Know You Belong Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2025

The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people?

Go! And Know You Belong Introduction: Who Truly Belongs? The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people? Today, as we continue our "Go! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 9:6, John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Genesis 12:3, Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11