Sermons on Return From Exile:

The Pair Expelled From The Garden Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2018

The pair has already shown their weakness when confronted by temptation; a lack of will-power and a desire to “do their own thing,” therefore the LORD God will act to insure they cannot eat from the tree of life.

September 3, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.6: The Pair Expelled from the Garden. Gen. 3.22-24 (KJV) 22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 24, 2007

God has promised to separate us from our sins.

As far as the East is from the West Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that; “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God…” None is righteous, no not one according to the Apostle Paul. But isn’t it wonderful to know that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2014

How long-dead sun-bleached bones revived, and become an exceeding great army.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE DRY BONES. Ezekiel 37:1-14. When confronted with insurmountable difficulties we often ask: “Can these bones live?” Yet the question originates with God, and is addressed to man. The LORD thereby challenges us within our seemingly impossible situation - whatever it may ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Run And Fleeing From God

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon was based upon a message by Rev. William Wilmore, Jr. from here at SermonCentral.com by a different title. Please read his message too. I’ve expanded it some, but the message is much the same. I believe God is trying to get our attention an

On the Run and Fleeing from God By Pastor Jim May If you have ever watched some of wild police videos on TV you know that there are really crazy people in our world. How people think that they can run from the police while they are being chased by 20 police cars, a helicopter with heat sensing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fallout From Our Failures Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

Using King David will observe the repercussions of family downfall, the consequences of our sins as family leaders.

Series: “How Can I Best Love My Family?” Sermon #1 Title: “The Fallout From Our Failures” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Introduction: Well, as I said and being true to my word, at the beginning of February, my desire was to return to the man King David. And I said I wanted to talk about David so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Blind Man

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 17, 2005

The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.

In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Changed From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

2 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

Changed From Inside Out "Before and after" pictures make very convincing proof of change. The problem is that this kind of change is all on the surface. Beauty is skin deep - Ugly goes all the way through! Saul Changed From Inside Out What happened is that Saul changed dramatically and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There Any Word From The Lord?

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

We still need to ask the same question that Zedekiah asked Jeremiah in Jeremiah 37:17 “Is there any word from the Lord?” The answer to that question is a definite, “Yes.” God is still communicating to us today; it is not a new revelation or message, but a

Is There Any Word From The Lord? Jeremiah 37:17 We live in an age of high technology. We have become so advanced that we can communicate with people on the other side of the earth without delay. And we can communicate in a number of ways: Mail, radio, TV, telephone, cell phone, fax, email, or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17

From A Free People To Slaves Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 30, 2025

Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt.

February 01, 2025 Last week we concluded Genesis with Joseph’s death at 110. By that time his family had been living in Egypt for 70 years. Much like Genesis, there are things in Exodus that God has chosen to leave out – things not important to the story he is trying to tell. In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22-23, Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

If we intend to hear from God there mst be repentance and real comitment

How to hear from God? I Samuel 7:1-13 The life of the believer is full of mystery. Each day brings new surprises We don’t know what to expect or where it will lead us But what we do know for sure is the enemy is still the enemy And our need to hear from God remains unchanged But there are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Hope That Comes From Consequences Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#1] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM CONSEQUENCES Genesis 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to begin a series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. The most familiar of these is John 3:16, a verse that gives us hope; but each of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Encouraging News From Yourself

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

A review of David’s personal encouragement

There are times in life when the news just isn’t good. In this present age it would be easy to assume the seat of the scornful for on every television, in each telephone call, every piece of mail, every newspaper, on every radio - the news isn’t good. Our nation is in the throes of a war unlike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Back To Sin (2 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2025

How dangerous is turning back to sin? Let's look at 2 Kings 13.

Were the 11th and 12th kings of Israel also bad? What use is prayer and turning back to doing wrong? Let’s continue the saga in 2 Kings 13. Though God rescued Israel from an invasion, under king Jehoahaz, did the nation keep sinning? Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel in the twenty-third ...read more

Denomination: Baptist