Sermons on Pronouncement:

Does God Speak Through Earthquakes Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 22, 2013

Some are curious about the connection of earthquakes, bomb blasts with the voice of God! Can a loving God do such things?

Does God speak through earthquakes? Ezekiel 7:3The Lord said: ”Now the end has come upon you, And I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways, And I will repay you for all your abominations.“ Some are curious about the connection of earthquakes, bomb ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meditate & Do Principle

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 19, 2012

Joshua 1:8 tells us to meditate and do what is in God's Word. What does the word Meditate mean to you? To study? To Ponder? To think about? But when we study this principle from the Hebrew root of the word, we see a whole new meaning, a true blessing

Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. PRINCIPLE: MEDITATE on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does This Describe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015

Why is Paul telling us all this? Because of two reasons: 1-Don’t be like these people! 2-Don’t be surprised there are people like this in church!!

2 Timothy 3:4-Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (KJV) 4-traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, (NKJV) 4-They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. (NLT) 4-They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoshaphat

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

JEHOSHAPHAT

2 Chron 20:1 - 30 I. JEHOSHAPHAT’S PROBLEM 2 Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi. A. A Huge Army - A confederacy of Heathen Nations had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Wilderness And The Cave.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

We are never alone.

THE WILDERNESS AND THE CAVE. 1 Kings 19:1-15a. I. The Wilderness of Dissent (1 Kings 19:1-8). It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Praying Poet Appeals For The Righteousness Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 8, 2016

Jesus is all our righteousness, and all our righteousness is in Him (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:30).

A PRAYING POET’S APPEAL FOR THE LORD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 119:33-40. In the midst of this wonderful symphony about the Torah, the law of the LORD, there are also some petitions and prayers. This particular section uses several causative verbs, asking the LORD for things which He has promised ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Easter Apocalypse

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2018

Bringing the hope of salvation into an otherwise dismal prospect.

THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ‘plans formed of old, faithful and sure’ (Isaiah 25:1) - which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 13, 2018

The prayers of Jesus help us understand Him better. Today we will begin by looking at Jesus instruction concerning prayer in what is commonly known as "The Lord's Prayer".

Matthew 6:9-13 I. THE PRAYERS OF JESUS HELP US UNDERSTAND HIM BETTER. A. We can learn about His life by examining His prayers. 1. We learn about His personality (His Nature) 2. We learn about what matters most to Him (His Heart) 3. We learn why He came to the earth (His Purpose) 4. We learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Bread Of Life?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2018

The passage we read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel has from earliest times been used to explain the orthodox teaching on the Eucharist.

We all know what a eunuch is, and such men were common in the various courts of Biblical times. What was valuable about them to the kings of the Middle East is that they could be trusted–if they were trustworthy at all–even with the kings’ wives and children. There would be no question of bad blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 6:44-51

Denomination: Catholic

Reflection B.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Isaiah’s Oracles Or ‘burdens’, Fulfilled Or Could Be Fulfilled

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Events that may be indicative of 'End Times' in Isaiah 13-22; reasons for God's judgement

In chapters 13-23 Isaiah pronounces a series of ‘oracles’ regarding eleven neighbouring nations. This part of Isaiah is often referred to as ‘the oracles against the nations.’ But Isaiah doesn’t introduce his oracles as ‘against’; he uses the phrase ‘an oracle concerning…’ Oracles don’t have to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of The Lord In The Midst Of Famine.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

A miraculous and timely provision.

THE GRACE OF THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF FAMINE. 1 Kings 17:8-16. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To The Jerusalem Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus was found by His parents in His "Father's house" at age twelve. Twenty years later, why has He returned?

Third Sunday in Lent 2024 This week marks the middle-point of our Lenten pilgrimage! We have been with Jesus in the desert, as He was tempted, and we were with Him last week on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He prepared Himself and His most trusted disciples for the passion by having a Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Do Not Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

A Lesson on Judging

Verse 1-2: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. (1) This is perhaps one of, if not, the most misused verse in the Bible. It is often used by people to excuse their own way of life. (2) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2025

Isaiah tell the people there will be a day of growing old.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord himself will give a sign: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2025

A some point we will all grow old and enjoys days to the fullest.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist