Sermons on Returning Exiles:

Present Reality

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

OUR GOD BLESSES OUR PRESENT REALITY!

PRESENT REALITY OT JEREMIAH 29:1, 4-7 OCTOBER 26, 2003 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it. Richard L. Evans, Bits & Pieces, March 4, 1993, p. 2. The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

When we hear God's voice we have to respond. This is the second sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

Responding to God's Voice - Haggai 1:12-15 When we hear God's voice we have to respond. In ancient times, two of the most famous speakers were the Roman Cicero and the Greek Demosthenes. They were both eloquent, but someone noted the difference in the results of their addresses: "When ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal In Tough Times Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

We need to follow the “Re’s” that Nehemiah followed to get the vision for the building project started again and finished. This will require the “Re’s” of light called faith and hope.

Pursuing Renewal in Tough Times! Thesis: We need to follow the call of God to be renewed and we do this by rebuilding and restoring that which was broken down and left destroyed by the evil one. We need to follow the “Re’s” that Nehemiah followed to get the vision for the building project started ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigating Home Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The rugged hope of the believer is not that we will escape distress or peril or hunger or slaughter, but that Almighty God will make every one of our agonies an instrument of his mercy to do us good. God gives us the staying power to make it home.

General Motors has a feature since 1996 that makes their cars unique. It’s the OnStar system. You have probably heard of the OnStar system on television. It can help you unlock your car when you lock yourself out. It can assist you finding a restaurant or directions to your hotel when traveling. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Shown To Jehoiachin

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 25, 2002

The grace shown to Jehoichin by Evil-merodach typifies the grace shown to the believer by our Lord.

GRACE SHOWN TO JEHOIACHIN “…Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the year he became king, released Jehoiachin king of Judah from prison.” II Kings 25:27. Grace has been defined as “unmerited favor”. In human association, we have no greater example of grace than that shown to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:8-16, 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Lucado and Frazee. This message focuses on the rebuilding of the walls in Jerusalem.

Rebuilding the Walls March 13, 2011 - 21 Today is a big day, we are finishing up the OT portion of The Story. It’s been an incredible journey moving through the OT. In preaching class we were told never do a series more than 4-8 weeks long, because people will lose interest, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Not Fail Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

That is the rest of the story. You are not destroyed for your sins. Your Shepherd took that punishment. Your guilt is removed forever. The glory of the Lord will not depart from you because the Holy Spirit will not leave you.

Psalm 78:65-72 He Will Not Fail Them 12/31/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction The application of Psalm 78:1-8 was the following exhortation: “We must be careful not to exhibit complaining spirits before our children. Do they see that in us? What will your children hear from you today ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John Writes The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Lesson 52 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Mystery of seven churches, signs of His coming

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The early church anticipated the soon return of Jesus Christ. “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). 2. Jesus could return at any moment throughout history. 3. Even though Jesus has delayed His return, “Of that day and hour no one knows, no, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle, Temple, And Table

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 7, 2007

Slide 1 This past week I took a step back from the Bible as I prepared for this communion meditation and as I did so, I believe that the Holy Spirit began to show me some patterns in scripture regarding how the Lord related to humankind throughout the course of Biblical history. Slide 2 Slide 2b ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Abraham, Man Of The Divine Gift Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2011

The patriarchs were saints like us, venal, self-serving and often flawed, but devoted to doing the will of God as revealed to them.

Abraham’s Call and Covenant Abram ben Terah was in Haran when he first heard the call of the Lord: “Go from your country and kindred and father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Advent 2014 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2014

OT prophecy regarding the Advent. The "Stone not cut by human hands" in the Daniel 2 is the Messiah born of a virgin in the NT. Did Daniel understand that Nebuchadnezzar's dream was a prophecy of the coming Kingdom of God to be initiated by Jesus' birth?

A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his little brother, but he got distracted. The 3 year old, little Billy, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-45

Denomination: Nazarene

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 16, 2022

A study of how the Magi came to Bethlehem to honor Israel's newborn King

The three wise men came to the manger with gifts for baby Jesus. They brought gold and frankincense. But wait, there's myrrh! Here’s how Matthew tells the story. 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Joy

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 17, 2023

Three perspectives on joy from Isaiah

As I was preparing to preach this week, I considered giving my sermon the title “Getting Serious About Joy”. Then I thought better of it and came up with “Joy Is No Laughing Matter”. All joking aside, were you aware that joy is currently the subject of a high-level academic examination? Nine years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Isaiah 40 - Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Gene Brooks on Aug 12, 2012

Isaiah wrote Isaiah 40 to teach Israel that comfort is found in the Messiah who is a sovereign Shepherd, an incomparable Creator, and a strengthening Savior.

Opening thought: Ever had someone tell you to get out of your comfort zone? Those who say that want you to get out of your complacency, drop the laziness, get moving, do something you’ve never done before, try something risky. In today’s passage, Isaiah encourages us to find a real ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 7 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

In the pit of despair, fainting, a stumblingblock unto ourselves weighs us down in the sin of temptations frustrated, for the flesh is weak as Prophet Joel and Prophet isaiah led the people to believe to receive with the faith of Christ jesus.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 7 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends