Sermons on Medo Persia:

Pull The Covers Back Over Your Head...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2015

I heard there is a lion out there, let's go to bed and pull the covers back over our heads? Just quit God and die?

**PULL THE COVERS BACK OVER YOUR HEAD.** By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PULL THE COVERS BACK OVER YOUR HEAD! I CAN'T. YOU KNOW I CAN'T. THERE IS A LION IN THE WAY? I MUST WARN YOU --- DO NOT EVEN TRY --- THERE IS A LION OUT THERE SOME WHERE AND THAT LION WILL EAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Story 20: A Company Of Heroes

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 20, 2014

Heroes come in unexpected ways and as unexpected people. Mordecai and Esther become great heroes for God in an unusual way.

1. Heroes If you have been keeping up with the 2014 Winter Olympics you probably know who T.J. Oshie is. After the St. Louis Blues forward scored the clinch goal for Team USA in an Olympic hockey match against Russia in a never-ending shootout, Oshie has quickly become everyone's new favorite ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did God Reveal Himself To Astrologers?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2019

What was it about the Magi that we can learn from

Epiphany Mt 2: 1-23 I’d like to look at the Epiphany story this morning Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the Epiphany? They suggested that if there had been three ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Tune In - Pt. 3 - Static Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 3 - Static I. Introduction ?I don’t know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is trying to listen to the radio when there is static! This is especially true when you are on the road when there is an important ball game on and you carefully scroll through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Daniel 9:20-23, Daniel 10:2-3, Daniel 10:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Wise—go, Ready, Set.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2021

These men had a reputation, they were the— elite, These men had King Herod’s ear. Again, They didn’t haphazardly visit Jesus.

Lessons From the Wise—Go, Ready, Set. Matthew 2:1-2NIV It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and not bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree—King Jesus. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, James 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 7, 2021

Although we can't always see it, God is working on our behalf. Even when it sees as if hope is lost, God remains in control. He is sovereignly working behind the scenes in the lives of His people.

Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 2) Esther 9: 1-19 At this point in our study, we have considered much regarding the lives of Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews living within the Persian Empire. Following many ups and downs, the pendulum has finally swung in their favor. Although they couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 14, 2021

The Jews continue to celebrate the Feast of Purim to this day in remembrance of God's faithful deliverance from certain death. We have reason to celebrate as well. Christ provided the means of salvation, reconciliation, and eternal life.

The Feast of Purim Esther 9: 20-32 Our text today deals with the Feast of Purim, a festival that was instituted following the Jews deliverance from Haman, and those who supported his wicked agenda. Purim became a feast of celebration and praise for their deliverance and prosperity. Christians do ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Assessment Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

You will never build the walls of your life until you have first become greatly concerned about the ruins.

Nehemiah’s Assessment 1. Taking Inventory (Nehemiah 2:11-16) You will never build the walls of your life until you have first become greatly concerned about the ruins. Have you ever taken a good look at the ruins in your own life? Have you ever stopped long enough to assess what you could be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After This...what?

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 14, 2005

This sermon warns those who are experiencing victory to take care not fall to the aftermath of defeat.

After This…What? TEXT: Joshua 7:2-5 2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai. 3 And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God Is with Us.

Focus Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14 NASB) Introduction: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- A New Start Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#12] JERUSALEM- A NEW START Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, 2 Chronicles 36:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Together, We Grow SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Joining hands to expand the Kingdom of God

One of the most captivating stories in the Bible can be found in Nehemiah chapters 1-7. Let me share this story with you. In Deuteronomy 12:5, Moses instructed the Israelites to seek the place where God would choose to dwell. Later, it was revealed that this place was Jerusalem, a city known for ...read more

Topics: Unity, Church Growth

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Three Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Three (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

A Vision From Heaven

Daniel 10:10 - 21 A Vision From Heaven - 1. The Cost in Prayer - 10 -14 (a) The Troubled Man 8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. (b) The Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Holiness