Sermons on Matthew Chapter 2 Verses 13 Through 12:

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014

A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010

The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Refugee

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015

Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

“Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Comeback Kids Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 10, 2015

A study of chapter 60 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 60: 1 – 22 The Comeback Kids 1Arise, shine; or your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. 3The Gentiles shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 40

Judges 6: 1 – 40 Why Me? 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keeping Unity Through Peace Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 7 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Keeping Unity through Peace Ephesians 4:1-6 Memory Verse: “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Ephesians 4:1 I. To Keep Peace, We Must Have Love: "…bearing with one another in love…" A. Be Humble. “…be completely humble…” B. Be Gentle. “…and gentle…” C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

The Sermon On The Plateau Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 20 through 36

Luke 6: 20 – 36 The Sermon on the Plateau 20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “ Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ten Commandments In Verses Lived Out

Contributed by Your Brother In Christ A on Jun 15, 2013

love is the fulfulment of the law Pro_19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

I believe in love, sometimes people just want to spread the Word and Love the Lord but all christians sometimes makes mistakes by acciden, you know they copy and paste the wrong love song in the wrong spot, guess what they get persecuted by well meaning other Christians. what happens, they scare ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18, Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Methodist

Doers, Not Hearers Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

Our faith is worthless if it does not produce good works. In James 1:22-25, we are called to act according to the faith that we have in God. In order to serve the Lord, we must act upon our faith.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Faith Expansion #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message emphasizing the necessity of faith when life has us "on hold" or "times are tough".

Faith Expansion #2 Hebrews 11:8-19 How do we understand what faith looks like? We can read statements like “without faith it is impossible to please God”, but what does that look like? For that we must see it lived out. We must see the stories of real people who lived a life of faith. We need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014

A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Broken Cisterns: An Exposition Of Jeremiah 2:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon for Proper 17, After Pentecost, Year C August 31, 2025

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:1–13 NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1,335 Days And 2,300 Days Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008

Part 17 - the last in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part deals with the confusing lengths of time given at the end of Chapter 12.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 17: 1,335 Days and 2,300 Days After seventeen weeks of study we have finally come to the end of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. I don’t know about you, but I’m almost sorry to see it end. If you have suggestions for further ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist