Sermons on Queen Vashti Banished:

The Great Mystery: The Church Is The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

Why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human sexuality exist? Because Human sexuality, male and female differences, & marriage are part of an extraordinary eternal plan of God. At the heart of all Creation is the Great Love story of Christ

The Great Mystery: the Church is the Bride of Christ (Eph. 5:25-32) Human sexuality with all its extraordinary complexity, romantic mystery, and reproductive miracles is totally unexplainable by any of the theories of evolution. So why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: An Introduction (1) Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Nov 1, 2003

Introductory material for study of Revelation.

INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION Theme & Key Verse The theme of the book of Revelation can be found in 19:10– "For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." The central issue in the book is that of Jesus Christ. Everything is related to Him in some way. There is an initial description of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Exiled To Patmos

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008

Learning From Our Isle Patmos Experiences

This morning we are going to study the time and circumstances when John got his big revelation. There is plenty to be learned and come away with by studying this text together today. Let’s read Revelation 1:9-10 I. Do You Believe That Anything Happens By Accident So here John is exiled to the Isle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Incredibly Easy Yoke Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2023

Because of the blood of the covenant, which we know is the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, anyone can be set free of that sin-slavery.

Fourteenth Sunday in Course 2023 What does the prophet Zechariah tell us today about the kingdom God proposes to establish around Jesus, the king of His kingdom? He comes to His people as a victorious leader, but He does not come on a warhorse, but on a donkey. So He comes into a kingdom of peace, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 8:9-13, Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Spreading Of The Gospel By Persecution Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the tenth study in the book of Acts. This study deal with the spreading of the Gospel

The Spreading of the Gospel by persecution Acts 8 Acts #10 In this chapter we see the start of the wide spread persecution of the church. Another thing we see is the fulfillment of the command of Jesus to spread the Gospel to the entire world. Sometimes I wonder if God sent this persecution to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Live As A Minority From Blacks In The Bible

Contributed by Charles Payne on Sep 12, 2025

Many people read the Bible and assume it’s a purely “Middle Eastern” or “European-looking” book. But from the beginning, Africa is right there in the story.

BLACKS IN THE BIBLE How Living Right Puts You in the Minority OR How living in the minority better prepares you to choose Right TEXT Galatians 3:28. Here it is: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Matthew 7:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Into Divine Purpose

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.”

INTRODUCTION Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.” Some moments in life are ordinary, but some moments are appointed. You may not feel different today. You may not look different today. But that does not mean this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2009

In today’s lesson we see, first, the request for a sign (that Jesus prove that he is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of sinners), and second, the response of Jesus.

Scripture Today is Easter Sunday, the day that the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Two thousand years ago Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesus knew that his life mission was “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He knew that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Home

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 7, 2015

A sermon on "coming home" to heaven, or more accurately, the New Earth, where believers will live for eternity in the new order.

Coming Home A sermon on heaven Chuck Sligh June 7, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by email me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTRIBUTION: The “Top 10 Reasons the New Earth Will Be A Blast” under the first point in my sermon is adapted from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What An Entrance Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we are going to look at another coronation - a coronation of a king. This coronation couldn’t have been more different than that rainy June day in 1953. The coronation we will look at literally changed the world.

What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 04-14-2019 A Queen’s Coronation On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen in Westminster Abby. Over 8,000 guests were invited and there were 129 countries represented. Out of 36 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Romantic And Religious Roses Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

It is no wonder that our Lord is identified with flowers. He is called the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valley.

Ernest Hemmingway wrote about the experience of Mungo Park, who, on one of his travel adventures, got lost in the vast wilderness of an African desert. He was all alone, and so dead tired he could not go on. His legs were numbed, and he gave up, and laid down to die. He opened his eyes, and right ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Esther, Part 2: For Such A Time As This (Esther 4-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 2, 2023

#39 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible"

#39: Esther, Part 2: For Such a Time as This Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Esther Chapter 4 Last week we began talking about the Book of Esther. It’s the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, or talks about faith, or prayer, or miracles—all the things we see in other books ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel