Sermons on Returning Exiles:

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

"Vision Of The Glorified Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2009

John, who had known Jesus well, falls down as dead at the sight of his glorified Lord. This should cause us awe and wonder.

“I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Might And Majesty

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 23, 2014

GOD'S ULTIMATE MIGHT, MAJESTY, AUTHORITY AND POWER

MIGHT AND MAJESTY OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST REFLECTS UPON THE MIGHT AND MAJESTY OF GOD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 114:7 (NKJV) TREMBLE, O EARTH, AT THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD, AT THE PRESENCE OF THE GOD OF JACOB. POINTS TO PONDER: THE JEWS USED THIS PSALM DURING THE DIFFICULT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:7

Denomination: Baptist

New Revised Study Of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 10, 2017

As we read and study Gods Word often we'll receive more light on the scriptures, this is the case with this new study, I trust it will be a help and blessing.

Introduction to the New Revised Revelation Study Series: Today Lord willing we'll began a new study on the book of "THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" -- so we'll be here for quit awhile but we're not in any hurry, I hope you can listen to each and every broadcast, if you have a way to copy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Man To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 20, 2012

We are halfway through our adventure into the end times tour known as eschatology, the study of last things.

Introduction We are halfway through our adventure into the end times tour known as eschatology, the study of last things. We have looked at all kinds of millennial names – post, a, pre, post trib, pretrib, and midtrib. Hopefully I have convinced you that whatever position you desire to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Service Contract—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001

This portion of Joshua describes the binding agreement God’s people willfully entered into to serve God exclusively. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

SERVICE CONTRACT-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Israel covenanted together to exclusively serve YHWH as their God. God’s people are bound to a commitment to serve YHWH as their God. What communicates a people’s commitment to God? Indicators/Measures of commitment among God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008

Faith, obedience and patient acceptance of suffering can attract others to the Gospel.

“If it is you calling, Lord, bid me come to you.” We have all been called by Jesus–usually in a tiny, whispering sound, barely audible above the roar and clamor of our lives. That is why we must take time every day to pray, to listen in silence to the Walker on the waters. But we can’t ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Spring Cleaning Winter Series

Contributed by Carol Mote on Nov 19, 2009

Rediscovering your eternal birthright.

The question of where do you begin at the start of Advent has been on my mind recently. How can you gain a sense of setting out on the Advent journey, towards the miraculous Birth of Christ; and feel purposeful, focused and perhaps more importantly, humbled as you consider the true wonder of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Cousin John Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Imagine having the privilege of introducing a famous cousin to an audience. That was John’s task – he was to introduce the most famous person in all of history – his cousin Jesus.

Jesus’ Cousin John The Book of Mark 1:1-8 I. Isn’t it great to have cousins? A. I can remember when we were young we would go visit our relatives once in a while. 1. It was always fun to hang around with my cousins who were the same age but had different circumstances from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot Series

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

A sermon for seekers to help them see themselves as a guilty party in Christ’s crucifixion but also to realize the extent of God’s love for them in explaining why Christ had to die.

Introduction: WHO KILLED JESUS? Through the centuries following the crucifixion of Christ, the Jewish people have usually borne the brunt of the blame. The expression “Christ Killers” has often been employed by misguided zealots, rascists and hate-mongers. Sadly, this charge of killing Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep In Our Hearts

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jun 9, 2009

Only God is permanent: our covenant with God becomes real when it moves from our brains to our hearts.

Deep in our Hearts Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, March 29, 2009 Introduction: Beginning in 598 BCE (Before Common Era), King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered Judah and exiled many of its leading citizens to Babylon. The fall of Judah was complete in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Plumb Line

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011

A sermon emphasising the righteousness of God.

The Power of the plumb Line Amos 7:7-8 Amos saw the Lord "standing on a wall." The wall is not identified, but it can be only one wall -- the wall of Israel's capital city, Samaria. The wall at Samaria symbolized Israel as a nation. Amos tells us that this wall "had been made with a plumb line," ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Changing Your World?

Contributed by Jesse Yon Fong on Dec 22, 2011

Nehemiah was a man of prayer. A man with a heavy heart because something in his world was unchanged. Nehemiah 1:1-4

The Bible is full of them, from Moses all the way to Paul, every single one of them changed their world around them. I have many favourite stories in the Bible but the most amazing one I have read yet is about a man named Nehemiah. Nehemiah wasn’t a priest, prophet, warrior, or a king, he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Soar"

Contributed by Steve Maas on Feb 5, 2012

A sermon of encouragement preached in a small rural parish.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s hard to soar like and eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys”. It’s a phrase sometimes thrown around when people want to justify why they have not been able to reach their full potential – not been able to soar like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Just Want To Give Up Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

If you cover everything you do with prayer, you will live closer to God’s purpose and God will help you succeed.

When you just want to give up Text: Nehemiah Challenge from last week Worship like no one is watching Give everything that doesn’t produce fruit to Jesus That challenge was hard, I know. That’s why it’s called a challenge! Difficult to ignore everything the world and your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God