Sermons on Scepter:

The Hand Of God In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2012

1. God’s shakes us awake (vs. 1-3). 2. God’s steers our paths (vs. 4-5). 3. God shames the proud (vs. 6-11). 4. God saves His people (vs. 10-11). 5. God scares His enemies (vs. 12-14).

For Such a Time as This Part 6: The Hand of God in our Lives Esther 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are studying the dramatic story of a Jewish woman who was born about 500 years before Christ, and became a great hero for her people. Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mail Call - Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3.

Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 March 11, 2012 If you were going on a vacation — would you go to Elgin, Illinois; Erie, Pennsylvania; or Flint, Michigan? They don’t sound like overly attractive towns; you wouldn’t choose them for your honeymoon. If you were to go there, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008

It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El-Olam "The Everlasting God" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 1, 2011

No doubt, it had been a difficult 25 years, but now the new parents were enjoying their new baby son.Remember though, that God had also promised Abraham that his descendents (through Isaac) would inherit the country they were living in to be their very ow

Purpose: To focus on the eternal nature of God. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's greatness because He is eternal. INTRODUCTION: Abraham received two amazing promises from God: he would have a son in his old age and his descendents would inherit a land that would belong to them forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amos 1-4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 16, 2021

Judgment on Neighbor Nations; Judgment on Moab; All the Tribes Are Guilty; “Yet You Have Not Returned to Me”

Judgment on Neighbor Nations CHAPTER 1 The words of Amos, who was among the (A)sheepherders from (B)Tekoa, which he [a]envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of (C)Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of D)Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the (E)earthquake. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

For Heaven’s Sake, Don't Quit!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 13, 2021

Paul was Timothy’s spiritual mentor. Many of the things we find instilled in Timothy’s life were placed there by Paul.

For example, so many of the things we do, are the result of our parents instilling certain values within us as a child. For example: • Some vote for the same political party their parents voted for. They would not think of changing political parties, because that was the political party their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2024

Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah!

I want to thank my friend Dan Raymond for help working through this message through Core 52. INTRODUCTION - As we enter week ten of Core 52, we are in message two of the Singing the Sacred section of our journey. - We have songs for all moods and occasions; the Psalms follow the same pattern. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Beyond The Obvious

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001

When God looks beyond our obvious faults to see what we shall be in Him.

Looking Beyond the Obvious. 1 Sam 16:7 7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. (KJV) King Saul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Response To The Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts.

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts. And how these represent political powers and false religions throughout the present period between Christ’s two comings. We saw how their power will intensify so greatly near the end time that the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dumbest Thing That A Wise Man Can Do!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 21, 2005

Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice?

“The dumbest thing that a Wise Man can do!” Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice? Before we answer that question, let me begin with this statement: They were wise. They were wise because… 1. They believed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who wer

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who were they? There is a great deal of myth & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 28, 2007

Questions About Christmas Season

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. - Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. “That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:21-23). - Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Humiliation Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 4th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

We have been looking for the last few weeks at the things they did to our Lord. The crowd and the soldiers arrested Him falsely, put Him in the place of Barabas you and me, and mocked Him. Jesus endured all of this and remained silent. He never spoke harshly to the crowds or His persecutors. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

My "Hands On" Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan