Sermons on Jerusalem Surrounded By Armies:

The Program Of The Church

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

What is the church supposed to do? The Christian Army is the only one what shoots its own wounded! Find out how we are supposed to treat wounded, weary, and worthy brethren!

The Program of the Church Galatians 6:1-10 Preaching through Galatians #13 THE PROGRAM OF THE CHURCH Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction: Many Christians and non-Christians alike are confused about the church. Many of them think of it as a place to have their problems solved. Some only come to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Call

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2011

This sermon speaks to the question, does God call people specifically to the pastorate? This sermon was presented in the context of inviting Salvationists to consider if God is calling them to "shepherd ministry" as a Salvation Army officer.

The Call – Not a Ten Digit Number Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 • As you consider your life-call to ministry today’s invitation is to ask if your life-call can be best lived out as an officer with The Salvation Army 1. Understanding the Call Two things at play: a. “Priesthood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christians In Costume

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008

Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Woe To The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2016

Chapter 9 of the Book of Revelations begins the Woe's as God sounds out his fifth and six trumpet judgments. We'll examine the 200 million man army and the demonic locusts.

The Book of Revelation “Woe to the World” Revelation 9 Last week we looked at the first four trumpet judgments against heaven and earth. They resulted in a third of the vegetation, sea life, fresh water, and light being destroyed and diminished. Literally a third of the earth’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Foursquare

When God Fights For You.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 1, 2021

Jehovah El Shaddai is the Almighty God. He commands the hosts and armies of heaven. He fights for those who call him father. When he fights for you, victory is certain.

TEXT: Isaiah 29:5-6 (NLT) “But suddenly, your ruthless enemies will be crushed like the finest of dust. Your many attackers will be driven away like chaff before the wind. Suddenly, in an instant, I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, will act for you with thunder and earthquake and great noise, with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:5-6, Psalm 68:1, Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commentary On Naaman

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 18, 2017

Naaman a highly respected commander of the Syrian army experienced the healing power of God when he took the advice of some ordinary people who had faith in an extra ordinary God.

2 Kings 5 Good News Translation (GNT) - Naaman Is Cured 1 Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was highly respected and esteemed by the king of Syria, because through Naaman the Lord had given victory to the Syrian forces. He was a great soldier, but he suffered from a dreaded skin disease. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Freedom For Prisoners"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

"Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Congregational

Finally – We Can Begin Anew Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 21 verses 1 through 27

Revelation 21: 1 – 27 Finally – We Can Begin Anew 1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Entrance Of The Bride Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

There is a great contrast between the Prostitute and the Bride, the City of God and Babylon, this world, where we feel so distant from God, and the New Jerusalem, where we will be the habitation of God.

CHAPTER 21 1. And I saw a new heaven, and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth are gone, and the sea no longer exists. 2. And the holy city, New Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared as a bride clothed for her husband. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: *other

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

Ordinary People Unleashed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2020

God unleashes the extraordinary through ordinary people.

An ordinary Sunday School teacher named Ed was concerned for a young man in his class named Dwight, so he shared Christ with him in the back room of a shoe store. Dwight got saved and eventually became a well-known evangelist. Years later, when preaching in the British Isles, Dwight told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Things

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 13, 2022

God's will shall be done when Christ returns to rule.

New Things – Revelation 21: 1 - 6 Intro: The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent an arrangement of beautiful flowers to the management of their new branch on the occasion of their opening a new facility. Unfortunately, the florist placed the wrong card on the flowers. It read, “Deepest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good & Bad Traditions (John 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2025

How do we discern between good and bad traditions? Let's look at John 2.

Do believers always choose the right way? Are mandatory teetotaling and selling items at church, good or bad ideas? Which traditions, built upon Jesus, are gold or stubble? Let’s begin in John 2. Should Christians make up rules not found in the Bible, like forbidding even moderate alcohol use? Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Jordan (Joshua 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2025

How does Israel crossing the Jordan picture our wonderful eternity? Let's begin in Joshua 3.

Is there an eternal promised land of rest pictured by Israel crossing the Jordan into their promised land? Do we look for a new heaven, a new earth and a new Jerusalem? Let’s begin in Joshua 3. How did Joshua prepare to cross the Jordan into the promised land? Early in the morning Joshua and all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Humility: Lessons From Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

Palm Sunday is a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the adoration of the crowds and the humility of our Saviour. Let us delve into the scriptures to uncover the transformative truths found in this pivotal moment.

Triumph and Humility: Lessons from Palm Sunday Introduction: Today, we gather to commemorate Palm Sunday, a significant event in the Christian calendar marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It's a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:6-9, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 21:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal