Sermons on Return From Exile:

From Tranquility To Captivity

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 4, 2003

Paul’s transition from a time of tranquility to captivity actually served to take his ministry to a new realm of effectiveness.

From Tranquility to Captivity. Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2:We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3:After sighting Cyprus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15, Acts 9:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Letters From Prison" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

“Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Depression

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 14: Return Of Jesus And The Millennium Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 25, 2015

Eventually life as we know it will end, and life as Jesus wanted it will come to earth in the person of Jesus Himself and His saints.

The return of Jesus and defeat of the Beast (19:11-21, 14:14-20) John relates three pictures of the coming of Jesus. We saw two in chapter 14. The picture here is of an invading army, with Jesus at the head of it. He has gathered His troops together, and on the day of battle He is the hands-down ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dear Forget-Me-Not Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 22, 2015

Jesus' encouraging words to suffering Christians

Dear Forget-Me-Not Psalm 13 Is. 49:16 John 16:33 Rev. 2:8-11 Wow! How do you do that? How do you hold onto hope when something like that happens…something that causes your world to crash in around you? I suspect everybody, Christian and non-Christian alike has been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Insecurity

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message about the security found in God and what a secure Christian looks like.

All right, open up your Bibles this morning to First Peter, chapter 2. We’re in the sermon series called First Peter; we’re just looking through this book. We’re going to topically walk through this book of First Peter. And again I want to remind you that every week, I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Rejection To Reconciliation Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God has not rejected his people, the Jews. Today the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, and Christianity is embraced more by Gentiles (that’s who we are) than Jewish people, yet the Bible still says God is not through with the nation of Israel.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about how God can change rejection into rejoicing or reconciliation. Romans, 9, 10, and 11 is the section of Romans where Paul is dealing with Israel, with the Jews. To review the entire scope of the book of Romans I am preaching through, Romans, 1-8 is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

2 A Full Believer Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 26, 2025

What kind of life do you want to end with when you leave it? When you leave this life and enter the next one, what do you want to have to show Christ for it? We need to begin with the end in mind. We need to be people who fully believe in Jesus to be an overcomer in this life.

I got pulled over about a week ago. I was pushing it a little too hard through an intersection to try to make it, and it was not even yellow not even orange. It was red the whole way through. I felt really bad about that. But I also wanted to make sure we got to Jonathan‘s band concert in plenty of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 2, 2016

This sermon comes from one of the favorite memory Scriptures of our time but this promise was made to Israelites who were in exile. What does it mean to us today?

Jeremiah 29:1-14 (Please open your Bibles to follow along in God Word) This chapter contains a Bible verse which is a favorite among many Christians and that verse is Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Pay Tithe Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2025

The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the Covenant by Israelites by withholding their Tithes and offerings. God struggled with them from the days of Moses to the days of Post Exilic. Pay Tithe.

Theme: Pay Tithe Text: Malachi 3:6-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: I am not going to talk about the tithe of time, tithe of your children but about your money, possession and your income. The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

From Prison To Palace

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs—but through it all, God was with him. Sold by his brothers, taken far from home, thrown into prison for something he didn’t do - it all seemed hopeless. The situation was very disappointing. But Joseph never gave up trusting God.

From Prison to Palace Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs—but through it all, God was with him. Sold by his brothers, taken far from home, thrown into prison for something he didn’t do - it all seemed hopeless. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

The Man Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 19, 2024

From the days of the Apostle Paul, believers have looked to the heavens, hoping to witness His coming in their lifetime. Many signs suggest that His return is near, yet Scripture tells us that it will not happen until the Man of Lawlessness is revealed.

The Man of Lawlessness 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since the Lord ascended into heaven, believers have been patiently awaiting His return. Jesus foretold signs of His coming, including wars and rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION: God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf. Do we want God to MOVE in our lives? ...in our families? ...in our jobs? ...in our schools? ...in our church? I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ