Sermons on Rule And Reign:

Heaven & Earth 2- Mission, Maintenance Or Monument? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

The second sermon in a series on ’Heaven and Earth’ (bringing God’s reign on earth) addressing the issue of how Christians and Churches so often lose their call, power, and settle into ’maintenance mode’- and how this can be avoided.

Heaven & earth 2: Mission, maintenance or monument? ("they occupied and settled" Josh 13:1-5, 24:31) 1 Collapse 1.1 last week: Adam and Eve, humankind 1.1.1 planted into enemy occupied territory 1.1.2 given commission to ’claim it for the king’ 1.1.3 call is still the same- take territory ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas: Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

During a time of great pressure during Ahaz reign over Judah God promised a sign of deliverance. That sign has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Christmas promise. Immanuel, God with us.

Intro: God has a promise for every pain, pressure, and problem we face. Ahaz and the southern nation of Judah was in a very pressing situation in this passage. The northern kingdom of Israel ( Ephraim) and the kingdom of Syria (Aram) had formed an alliance to resist Assyria to the northeast. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Bowls Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 21, 2023

Study #6: The last seven judgements are poured out on unbelievers during the last half of the Tribulation. The drying up of the Euphrates, the kings from the east, Armageddon, the splitting of the Mount of Olives, and the Millennial Reign are all discussed.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In this session, we will look at the Seven Bowls or vials. You should be aware that they are sometimes called the “seven plagues,” for just a few verses earlier, in Revelation 15:6, we read, “And out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Time Is Now: From Labour To Favour SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

When God remembers us, He changes our status from labour to favour. Everyone has a time and season for their reign - it's just a matter of time. Declare that 'My time is now', in Jesus' name.

When God remembers a person, He brings about a settlement in their life. He transforms their toil into favor and blesses them abundantly. Divine settlement occurs when God intervenes in our lives, and it is always a matter of time. Let us declare with faith that our time for divine remembrance is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Topics: Divine Remembrance, Divine Settlement

The Words Of Jesus Verses The Words Of Our World.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2017

There are two types of people in this world: those who relate to the beatitudes of Jesus, and those who do not. The beatitudes are not rules or laws, but something that causes us to react with whatever spirit is driving us within.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 29th January 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

And God Remembered Me - Divine Settlement

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 16, 2020

When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. There is always a time and season for the reign of a man - it is just a matter of time. Declare that "My time is now, in Jesus' name".

TOPIC: AND GOD REMEMBERED ME - DIVINE SETTLEMENT TEXT: GENESIS 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. He prospers him and makes his enemies to be at peace with him. For there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Have It God's Way Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2022

Yes, Jesus accepted this world for what it is, for what we made it … twisted, broken, and full of hurt … but He so loves the world that He came to die for our sins on the cross, not to condemn us but that we might be saved through Him.

[This series is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's "The Serenity Prayer" (the full version). This sermon is based on the line: "Taking, as Jesus did, this world as it is and not as I would have it." It was also delivered on Communion Sunday, so it leads to gathering at the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Turning The Verdict Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This passage teaches us that prayer has the power to reverse verdicts, extend destinies, and reveal God's mercy in crisis.

TURNING THE VERDICT THROUGH PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; James 5:16-18; Psalm 34:17; Jeremiah 33:3; Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a righteous king who had led Judah in reforms and restored temple worship. Yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2005

This a Sermon that answers the question of "Who’s the Boss?" with an OT story who’s truths still apply today.

Who’s the boss? 10/4/2005 Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went to Wal Mart and bought a small sign ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: *other

The Dark At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2013

You've heard the old saying about the light at the end of the tunnel, but sometimes life is so difficult that there simply seems to be no light at all - no answer, no relief. What do you do in times like that?

Psalm 85 appears to have been written upon Israel’s return from the Babylonian captivity in 538 and 458 B.C. It’s a psalm calling for spiritual re-awakening. God had disciplined the children of Israel for their unfaithfulness in their marriage to Him. They had served other gods instead ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Numbers Is The Name Of The Game Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 27, 2011

God’s use of numbers is intriguing and to understand them is to better understand His word. This message was developed after reading Dr. Rogers & Dr. Merritt and is very helpful for study.

Numbers is the Name of the Game Revelation 1:4, 20 * Years ago schools embraced a simple form of education which was jokingly referred to as the 3 R’s of learning; reading, ‘riting, & ‘rithmetic. Remembering this reminds me of a story which my dad tells and declares to be the truth. In rural ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Supernova Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007

[TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Laodicea: The Church Tha Is Affluent But Lukewarm Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed.

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed. What made them so bad? They were lukewarm. What does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Further Assurances Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

Those who don’t repent and turn to God in the end time will have the wrath of God fall upon them. The assurance is that justice will triumph. But it will triumph at the expense of the ungodly.

Verses 9 – 12 of Rev. 14 are the picture of the anger and wrath of God against the ungodly and evil of this world. Those who don’t repent and turn to God in the end time will have the wrath of God fall upon them. The assurance is that justice will triumph. But it will triumph at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20

Denomination: Baptist