Sermons on Mount Zion:

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Jesus Christ came into the world so that we might be reconciled to God. Those he has reconciled have been called to become agents of his peace in the world. How can we become peacemakers?

THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 Every believer is to be a peacemaker both in the church and in the community. Christians should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. Yet, we find that conflict if often the result of one’s coming to Jesus Christ. For example, a college professor shared his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 22, 2007

Those who mourn and grieve over the spiritual state of a people will receive the blessing of God’s comfort.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ILL: mourning when my father died (loss, shock, tears, funeral, regret, healing) What was Jesus thinking? No fun in mourning! Promise of comfort for the bereaved - resurrection for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

True Conversion

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005

Many people claim to have ’made a decision for Christ’. But are they truly converted. Their perseverance will be the test

I’m no carpenter. That’s the understatement of the year! But I understand that in carpentry there’s a term "clinching the nail". If I have it right: In rough work, a nail is driven through several boards so that the point of the nail sticks through the back. Then the workman gives a blow of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Who Will Inherit The What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 3 in Sermon on the Mount Series, looking at the meaning of meek.

"The Who Shall Inherit the What?" Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC, Sept. 29 1996 If you were to survey a select group of people in 38 countries asking them this question, "Taking all things together, would you say you are: 1) not at all happy, 2) not very happy or 3) quite happy or very happy" where do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007

The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For The Faithful

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at the key verse of Obadiah

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Mountain

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Aug 7, 2007

Trust in God provides many benefits: safety and security, endurance, protection from evil, blessings, and peace.

Like a Mountain Psalm 125:1-5 This psalm is the sixth in the group of fifteen songs of degrees or ascent. Jerusalem is on the mind of the pilgrims as they make their arduous journey to the Holy City for the annual festivals. Jerusalem, build on Mount Zion, has a special place in the hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praising The Beauty Of Holiness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2025

Before we can talk about the “city of our God” we must recognise and acknowledge the God of the city. The Bible does not begin with Jerusalem, but with God. The New Testament does not begin with the church, but with Jesus.

PRAISING THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS. Psalm 48:1-7. This psalm begins with a simple statement of fact: “Great is the LORD” and, because of the greatness of the LORD, He is “greatly to be praised” (PSALM 48:1a). Where is the LORD to be praised? In the place that God has chosen (cf. 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 1, 2002

Knowing the importance of Christian fellowship

THE NECESSITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Psalms 133 - “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great And Awesome Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

Our life should be all about living in expectation for Christ's return. Praying for the end. Working for the kingdom. Making sure that we’re at peace with God, and at peace with each other.

If we ever have questions about the end of the world and about what will happen when King Jesus returns in glory, we turn to the book of Revelation. There in that last book of the Bible, there’s much about the end-times: signs and wonders, disasters and persecutions, and the Lord Jesus coming in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24, Joel 2:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pictures Of God's Victory Celebration

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 5, 2012

An Easter sermon emphasising God's victory over sin, death, and evil through the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter Day Yr B, 8/04/2012 Isa 25:6-9 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Chaplain, The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Pictures of God’s victory celebration” According to one tradition upheld by the Jewish rabbis, the following quote was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Twenty-Four Elders Of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009

The elders are identified and their ministry is unfolded from the Revelation

The Twenty Four Elders This section of “The People of the Apocalypse” focuses upon the first group of people described in the prophetic section of the book of the Revelation: “I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment: and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Willing To Hurt" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2006

Sermon 3 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Years ago when I was writing daily devotions for the inmates at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, Colorado, I did one called “Dove’s Wings” from Psalm 55:6-8. I’d like to use a portion of that by way of introduction today, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Psalm 15: The Characteristics Of The Godly Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 9, 2018

In this Psalm, we have the description of the perfect Man; a lovely portrait of the Lord Jesus.

March 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 15 Title: The Characteristics of the Godly. A Psalm of David. Psalm 15 (KJV) 1LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessedness Of Unity

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

A look at the Commendation; TheComparison; and the Commandment given in this lovely Psalm for brethren to be in unity.

THE BLESSEDNESS OF UNITY I. THE COMMENDATION V 1. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 1. THE HAPPINESS OF FELLOWSHIP Good:- Beautiful –Best Pleasant:- Delightful "pleasant", is used in the Hebrew for a harmony of music [William Bridge]. What is our true estimation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible