Sermons on Prophet:

The Prophet Jonah

Contributed by Ken Smith on Dec 19, 2001

During the reign of Jeroboam II God sent Jonah to Nineveh to call its people to repent of their sins; Nineveh surprisingly repented but Jonah was unexcited about God’s grace.

Jonah was a prophet sent by God to proclaim a message in a foreign land of Assyria, unlike other prophets who voiced their message to their home lands of Israel and Judah. Assyria was a constant threat to the people of Israel. To the Israelites, Nineveh was a byword for evil. Famous for their ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disobedient Prophet

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 20, 2001

An overview of the story of Jonah’s missionary travels, and how his attitude kept getting in the way of God’s plan.

Introduction. What is it we think of when people mention the story of Jonah? I guess a lot of people think about the fish. Others think about the plant that grew and then died. We tend to remember the stranger things, don’t we? My personal favourite part of the story is when the king requires the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Isaiah - The Prophet Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 8, 2006

We Can Learn That Not Only Did God Have A Plan For Isaiah, But God Has A Plan For You In His Service!

Introduction: 1. Begin Study: - Look At The Author Of The Book That Bears His Name - “Who Wrote Isaiah?” - IE: Like “Who Built Noah’s Ark?” - Of Course, It Was Isaiah! - WHO Was Isaiah? - WHAT Can We Learn From His Life To Apply To Ours? 2. Key To Understanding Isaiah: - Isaiah Was A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Was Right

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Addressing the doubts we have about Jesus

The Prophet was right Gladstone Baptist Church – 18/9/05 am Have you ever watched a Marathon? I can remember going down to Kingsford Smith Drive in Brisbane to see the Commonwealth Games marathon. It was early on in their race and all the runners looked fresh and strong. But sometime during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Prophets And The Gospel” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

September 5, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:10-12 “Prophets and the Gospel” 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Brethren

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

The Profit Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Sep 10, 2001

Using the accont of Jeremiah’s call explore the role of the prophet in a community of faith and points to Christ as the incarnation of Yahwehs prophetic Word.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2001 The Profit of a Prophet (To Uproot and Tear Down; To Build and Plant) Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prophet In Overalls Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

A prophetic call to conduct God’s justice

He was the prophet in overalls, a farmer who wore clodhoppers on his feet, calluses on his hands, and righteous anger in his heart. Amos was his name. He hailed from a dusty little town called Tekoa, about 6 miles southeast of Bethlehem, perched on the edge of the Judean badlands. Amos was a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

Listen To The Prophet

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 9, 2003

Jesus is the Prophet foretold by Moses and more than a prophet, for in him God’s saving prophecies are all fulfilled.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke through Moses in Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 20:Sermon on the Mount Series - Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheeps cloathing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves...

The Great Commission Part 20 – Sermon on the Mount – False Prophets Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Bible Church

False Prophets

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 8, 2008

Wolfs in sheep clothing

FALSE PROPHETS Matthew 7:15-20 15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophets And Losses

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) False prophets are not just an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Politician And The Prophet

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon examines the night-time meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.

Title: The Politician and The Prophet Text: John 3:1-18 Date: 10/21/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This is an election year. Next month will be electing a Governor. Then in November of 2008 we will be electing a New President. For some reason I’ve always been ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist