Sermons on Jewish Survivors:

Gods Seeming Detour Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2015

We should humbly appreciate that we were snatched out of the fire and put in the spiritual limelight by God’s grace. Let us appreciate and glory in being part of God’s church!

God’s Seeming Detour (Isaiah 65:1-16) 1. Suppose you loved covered bridges & planned a vacation around them. 2. God had your interest at heart; the main road was blocked by a detour sign. After grumbling, you find yourself on an enchanting county road — and there it is — the most amazing covered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Water's Fine Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 27, 2015

Baptism symbolizes many things. One of the symbols is the preparation the bride (church) makes in anticipation of the great wedding to the Groom (Jesus).

1. Hilton Hotels Romance is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular international Hilton Hotel chain is a good example. It was not just the love of money and power that moved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is America In For A Shaking?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In Leviticus and Deut. God included in His covenant with Israel, the Shemitah which is the Hebrew word translated “release” in Deut. 15:1-3.Just as God reserved the seventh day of the week as a Sabbath, He also established the seventh year as the Shemitah

Is America in for a Shaking? 
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Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

We Hope Until The End

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Psalm 44:7-8, Matthew 24:12-25, Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

What are we to do with the Old Testament?

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. And with that great announcement, the battle-lines were drawn, not ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Shavuot: The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

Pentecost foreshadows that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor in His harvest field.

Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. A Christian man and a Jewish man were debating which faith was best. The Jewish man argued, “We gave you the 10 Commandments.” The Christian responded, “Yes, but you can’t say we’ve kept them!” Many Christians are surprised to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jewish Wedding Explained - Matthew 25.1-13_the 10 Virgins (Background) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 28, 2025

A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It reflects God’s covenant with His people and points prophetically to Christ and His bride, the Church.

2025.09.28.sermon notes.THE JEWISH WEDDING EXPLAINED - MATTHEW 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9 BIG IDEA: A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smoking And Other Addictions

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2025

Any activity or substance use that harms your body, mind or spirit and can leave you addicted to it is evil.

Homily on Smoking and Other Enslaving Addictions Saint Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia was one of his earliest communications with the Church. He had visited that area early in his missionary journeys and left there a church with the kind of spiritual fire and enthusiasm we associate with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Plot Thickens

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Mar 30, 2007

This message is designed to break open the gates of bondage people are locked in.

The Plot Thickens A breakdown of Nehemiah 6 Nehemiah- Consolation, Repentance of the Lord | Governor of Jerusalem Sanballat- enemy in secret Geshem/Gashmu- Rain Storm Tobiah- The Lord is Good or goodness of God Plain of ONO- Grief/Iniquity/ Strength Historical Backgrounds: On July 10, 586 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Vineyard

The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Tribe You Won’t Get Voted Off Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message on how the church should be an enabling, welcoming place for "survivors" of all this world dishes out.

INTRO ƒ{ Many are familiar with the popular TV series Survivor o If you’re like me and have never seen it let me explain. 1. 16 people are divided into 2 tribes and placed in a remote location 2. They have to survive off the land and pass difficult physical and mental tasks 3. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002

A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17, Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Cutting Out The Dead Wood. Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Those who are more than survivors stay alert to self-dimishint compromises

In the back of our lot is an old tree. I’ve been told by more than one person here how it was a playground for them as they grew up in these neighborhoods. For a couple of years I wasn’t sure what type of tree it was. In fact, it wasn’t we built a tree house, of sorts, that I found out it was in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Risking I All For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaiahs Challenge Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2015

Isaiah ends abruptly with a challenge: we must stay the course and not surrender our Biblical beliefs — even if those beliefs are not unpopular.

Isaiah’s Challenge (Isaiah 66:7-24) 1. A rich millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his 50th birthday, so during this party he grabs the microphone and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. 'I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible