Sermons on Returning Exiles:

The Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready For His Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And His Total Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Introduction This is the final reference to Elisha's ministry of 50 to 60 years, after 10-15 years of his apprenticeship to Elijah. He could be about 80 years old at the time of this passage. It has been calculated that 42 miracles were recorded by these two prophets– Elijah performed 14 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:10-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Satan Accuses You

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

We have an enemy who accuses us to God, but the One who wants us to return to Him saves us from these accusations.

Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Title: When Satan Accuses You Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to be confident in their forgiveness and future. Main Idea: God has given us clean clothes; He has forgiven all our sins. Opening: Now He Has Something He Can Use Against Me. True story: ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Jacob Comes To Joseph Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 4, 2020

But what ,” said one of the brothers as they were returning home from Egypt , “but what are we going to tell our father?

Jacob comes to Joseph Genesis chapters 46 and 47 The end of chapter 45 gives to us this amazing picture of the brothers heading back to their father in Canaan with the carts and the clothes and the provisions and the donkeys that Joseph gave them and the prospect of having to announce to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Time Is It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

A Message calling the church to step up for Christ.

What Time Is It? Haggai 1:1-11 / Romans 13:11-14 * (READ Haggai) In 1969 a rock album entitled “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released with huge success. One of the songs on that album was entitled “Does anybody really know what time it is.” Candidly, that song is considered a rock classic ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Considering Our Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are churches being built all around the world. All Bible believers are excited about seeing Bible believing and Bible preaching churches being built that glorify this wonderful Savior we serve.

But all churches being built are not for the glory of God! Illus: There was a church in Columbia, South Carolina, that was growing faster than any church in the area at one time. In fact, they advertised throughout the city that they were the “Fasting Growing Church” in the city. They were growing ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant Or Spiritually Dry? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2025

Have you experienced dryness in your soul — like you’re in a spiritual desert with no refreshment?

Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? Introduction: Are You Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? It is a joy and privilege to bring God’s Word to you today. Let me begin by asking you something very personal: Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Ever felt like you’re ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39, Exodus 14:15, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 17:8, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near, And So Is A New Beginning

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 14, 2015

Our hope is in Christ’s return, which will be the main event of the end times. We must be careful not to be deceived by world events. Instead, we must look forward to the greatest event in history-Christ’s return for his church!

We’re getting closer to the end of our church year. In fact, next Sunday is Reign of Christ Sunday, which is the church’s equivalent to New Year’s Eve. As we draw closer to the end of the church year, our Gospel readings begin to emphasize the signs of Christ’s Second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Abraham Was Blessed After Lot Was Gone

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed because of the company of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Time For Renewal

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021

The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Luke 2:27-32, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 5 – Chapter 31 (Part B) – Rachael Weeps But Will Be Gloriously Comforted And Restored Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

This remarkable restoration chapter continue and the aspect changes here to Samaria (Ephraim) for all Samaria and Judah will be enclosed in the great restoration of Israel after the Church is raptured. This is Part B of this chapter. One Part remains.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 5 – Chapter 31 (Part B) – RACHAEL WEEPS BUT WILL BE GLORIOUSLY COMFORTED AND RESTORED We continue this study in the Restoration of Israel as detailed by God in Jeremiah. Currently we have entered into the glorious truth of Chapter 31 and there are two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15-17, Hosea 1:11, Jeremiah 31:18-20, Hosea 3:4-5, Deuteronomy 32:10, Psalm 32:10, Jeremiah 31:21-22, Jeremiah 31:27-28, Jeremiah 31:29-30, Jeremiah 31:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 24 – The Supreme Sovereign – Jesus Christ Returns To Jerusalem At The End Of The Tribulation To Reign Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Jesus Christ is The King of Glory, and in a coming day after the Tribulation, He will enter through the gates of Jerusalem to reign as the sovereign King. The gates are ordered to open up for the King of Glory who comes from Armageddon in victory. This relates to the Second Coming.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 24 – THE SUPREME SOVEREIGN – JESUS CHRIST RETURNS TO JERUSALEM AT THE END OF THE TRIBULATION TO REIGN A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the third one of those – Psalm 24 This is a great Psalm of praise and honour. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:12, 2 Samuel 6:17, John 1:10, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 21:1, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Revelation 19:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational