Sermons on mid east:

Finding The King[2015]-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

2 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-II—Matthew 2:1-12 The North Star-Pole Star-Polaris is not the brightest star in the heavens. In fact, there is nothing to be drawn to it at all. It can always be found by lining up the ‘handle’ stars of the Little Dipper or Last 2 dim obscure stars of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The King[2015]-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015

5 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-V...FINDING The KING’s WORTH—Matthew 2:1-12 Mr. 'M’s' cemetery plot in Carrabelle. There is an archway & small gazebo. It is always beautifully landscaped with flowering plants. During Christmas I discovered that the plot is also rigged for lights & has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013

Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Airport Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 5, 2001

An apologetic on why to choose a servant attitude over a selfish attitude.

July 8, 2001 For eleven years a man named Merhan Karimi Nasseri was a man without a country. For eleven years he lived in a Paris airport. He had no passport. He had no citizenship. He had no papers that enabled him to leave the airport or fly to another country. He had been expelled from his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

If Jesus is our Shepherd, what do we do to follow Him?

It Can Get Personal Message three of five I Am the Good Shepherd March 18, 2012 Michael Wiley John 10:11 Introduction: Do you like going to the county or state fair? I grew up in Louisville KY. Each year KY holds their State Fair in Louisville. I remember going each year primarily to see the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021

Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Herod - The King Who Couldn't Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 1, 2009

Lent 6 Mid-week: Herod’s treachery, brutality and paranoia showed itself in the taking of many lives. This kind of evil drives some very difficult questions. These find their answer in Jesus, whose love, suffering and sacrifice gave live to many.

During the mid-week Lenten worship services, we’ve spent our time considering the earthly kings who served as leaders of Israel. It’s been a pretty motley crew – hasn’t it? Life at the top of the food chain during the history of God’s people has not been much different from what we find at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Savior Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this that kings from the east should search for Him and fall down before Him in worship? Jesus!

CHARACTERS AT THE CRADLE THE SAVIOR Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev #55~16:12-19- Pt. 5 ~ Things Pertaining To The Euphrates River~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 22, 2010

The Euphrates River will be supernaturally dried up for the sole purpose of making the way of the kings of the east to get to the valley of MEGIDDO, where the battle of Armageddon will take place, these are the people that we know as the Chinese, Japa

Rev 16:12~19 #55-THINGS PERTAINING TO THE EUPHRATES RIVER~5-22-10 Last time we finished chapter 16: and was going to try and get into chapter 17: but I decided to talk some more about the GREAT EUPHRATES ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2021

Salt was scarce in the Near East in Jesus' day. It symbolized the bonds of friendship, peace and love between people. It is another example of the great commandment that Jesus gave us to love one another.

Salt Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:49-50 Mark 9:49 "For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you 1make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another." This short narrative about salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Denomination: United Methodist

There's Power In The Blood

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

A simple message of the good news of Christ’s vicarious sacrifice on the cross for the sins of man.

There’s Power In The Blood John 19:28-34 "For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matt. 26:28) "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev. #58-17:1-18 Pt. 2 Religious Babylon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 22, 2010

Today we’ll continue on in chapter 17 which is telling us about religious Babylon, chapter 18 is telling us about commercial Babylon, both are destroyed in the tribulation period, religious Babylon about the mid way point of the 7 year tribulation, and

Rev. #58-17:1-18 pt. 2 RELIGIOUS BABYLON 6-12-10 Today we’ll continue on in chapter 17 which is telling us about religious Babylon, chapter 18 is telling us about commercial Babylon, both are destroyed in the tribulation period, religious Babylon about the mid way point of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist