Sermons on Medo Persian Empire:

The Blessing Of Security Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 8, 2015

We're secure; we didn't earn Heaven--Jesus earned it for us--so we won't lose out. We're guaranteed Heaven--not based on what we've done--but based on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.

How secure do you feel? The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high atop a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled up with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain. One American tourist who visited ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Congregational

So What Do We Do Series

Contributed by John T Brantley on Dec 17, 2015

Our Response to a Call to Repentance Opens our Hearts to Christ

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Messiah In Isaiah 49 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2014

We need to understand Jesus and his mission as much as we can. Isaiah 49 presents, in prophetic verse, three truths about our Savior.

Messiah In Isaiah 49 (Isaiah 49:1-16) 1. Exciting day with Boris Goldin, Chosen People Ministries. 2. Some people enjoy Jewish Roots because they like the culture, heritage, or aura of ancient Judaism or Messianic Judaism. 3. I am interested primarily because I love the Word of God, both ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Iii: One Rotten Apple Spoils The Barrel Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

To be mature in the Christian Faith is to hold fast to the truth of the Gospel, to avoid getting caught up in false doctrine, and to exercise your freedom to "let your light so shine" that others may see the Light and glorify God.

ONE ROTTEN APPLE SPOILS THE WHOLE BARREL Based on 2 Peter 2 An old saying but ever so true! It is true that one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel – eventually. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Apostleable Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2019

We may know the basics of our faith, but even the basic things go deeper and deeper.

Mission Apostleable (Romans 1:1-7) 1. Do you know what the most shoplifted book in the world is? The Bible. 2. Every year ABC cuts down A Charlie Brown Christmas—a movie about the over-commercialization of the holidays—to make room for more commercials. 3. “Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words Of Wisdom For The Workplace Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

God has a work for us.

Words Of Wisdom For The Work Place Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: “I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.” The question is what do you do when you get there? Today’s workforce is consumed with what some have called “occupational frustration”. Many are just not happy with their work or job. How is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Faith Produces Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 9, 2018

A look at having a "spirit of faith" and three of the things that brings into our lives.

OUR ACTION: We speak (and live) with a spirit of faith. - 2 Corinthians 4:13. - Paul quotes Psalm 116. In that Psalm the writer cried out for mercy and God came through for him. This sentence drawn from that speaks to the writer’s faith in God. “I believed” – he had faith in God to come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Chronological Time Line Of Last Day Events

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 17, 2018

This is a Chronological Study Aid for End Time Events. There is obviously a lot more than can be added but my intention was to inspire study.

Revelation 1:7 - Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Signs of the Imminent Return of Jesus 1. God promised 490 years of His prophetic dealings with Israel and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Commendation Of Tychicus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2018

“Tychicus” is the informant of Paul’s immediate circumstances to the Asian churches; and he is warmly commended with the apostle’s fine character reference.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/25/18 Lesson 28: The Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22) (Ephesians 6:21-22, KJV) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, , a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2018

Today on Christ the King we recall that the essential character of kingship means personal allegiance to one person. To say Christ is King implies that we are subjects.

33B There’s a famous remark from a Modernist priest named Alfred Loisy: “Jesus came proclaiming the Kingdom, and what arrived was the Church.” Maybe his remark was a little like those T-shirts that say something like, “My parents went to the Grand Canyon and all I got was this lousy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Why The Christ Child

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Contrast In Heart Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2018

Dealing with people means adjusting to a variety of responses. Some are just nasty, bitter, agitators; others more open-minded/gracious. Some are open to the Gospel, others become adversaries, while others do not embrace the Gospel but are not hostile.

A Contrast in Heart Attitudes (Acts 17:1-15) 1. “On a highway in Indiana, about 20 cars were trailing behind a slow driver in the passing lane who wouldn’t change lanes. When Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Stephen Wheeles noticed the line of traffic, he decided to do something about it. “Wheeles, … in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph The Dreamer

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013

Joseph, Jacob's son was a dreamer.

Joseph the Dreamer Matthew 2:19-23 I would suppose that when I first announced the title for this sermon that it would have been about the other Joseph, the son of Jacob in the Old Testament rather than Joseph the son of Jacob in the New. We remember the dreams of the Old Testament Joseph. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Imparting Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

SERVING IN GRACE SHARES THE GIFTS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU

Romans 1:6-15 – Imparting Spiritual Gifts I. Called of Jesus Christ a. Paul is linking the believers at Rome experience to his own -- "called" b. This is a root word that relates to the church "the called out" ones c. Paul will later talk about calling as part of the process of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God