Sermons on Sheep And Goat Nations:

Driving Through The Desert

Contributed by Robert Nixon on Jan 25, 2006

The Hebrew nation, Elijah, Jesus and others were driven into the desert. What is God doing when we "are driven into the desert"?

DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT INTRODUCTION: Describe living in Arizona and camping Out in the desert as a Boy Scout. Describe how easy it was to get lost and separated. (Superstition Mountains). The desert has been used by God many times throughout the Bible. The Israelites in the Wilderness, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Blessed Benefactor Blesses Bountifully

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 3, 2007

The promise was given by David, centuries ago: if any nation claims God to be its God and Lord, then that nation will be blessed. Our land laid claim to that promise years ago and true to His word, God has blessed this country bountifully.

PSALMS 33:12 A BLESSED BENEFACTOR BLESSES BOUNTIFULLY I. OUR BIOGRAPHY: A. Birth. B. Beliefs. C. Brevity. II. OUR BLESSINGS: A. Benefactor. B. Beginnings. C. Bountifully. III. OUR BEHAVIOUR: A. Beacon. B. Bastion. C. Banishment? The Psalmist was correct when he uttered our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Islamic Threat To The World – Its Aim Is World Domination – How It Progresses Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024

The dramatic increase of Islam in the world is a concern for many. Islam has become very militant in almost every nation and the wars now fought are many because of Islamic terrorism. This article looks at how Islam progresses in the world’s nations.

THE GREAT ISLAMIC THREAT TO THE WORLD – ITS AIM IS WORLD DOMINATION – HOW IT PROGRESSES [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Matthew 13:24-25 He presented another parable to them saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared with a man who sowed good seed in his field but WHILE MEN WERE SLEEPING, his enemy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:28, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"who Do You Think You Are?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: United Methodist

One Generation From Extinction

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2016

The unbelievable account of how a nation which was totally committed to God – in one generation – walked away from God and became an idolatrous nation.There’s an eerie parallel to America; we must contend for revival!

ONE GENERATION FROM EXTINCTION Judges 2:6-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Someone has said, “Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.” 2. You spend the first two years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

In The Chaos Of Life.... Hope And Direction

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2010

The parable of the Lost Coin, Lost Sheep and Two Lost sons is about God’s grace. The youngest found direction in the midst of the choas of his life. Jesus is reminding the Pharisees that God does not play by their rules of acceptance.

In Jesus Holy Name March 14, 2010 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “In the Chaos of Life…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

Christ is the Door. In Egypt, the blood of the lamb was taken, and the hyssop applied the blood to the door, which made the form of a cross as it went from the doorposts to the lintel and the blood ran down. At Calvary, hyssop was taken, offered to the Door on the cross, He who is the Lamb of God.

“I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 2 This is PART two of this address. In PART 1 we looked at Christ “The DOOR of the Sheep.” We looked at the Shepherd of the sheep. Now we continue looking at the significance of the Door in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, John 10:1-9, John 10:10, Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 25:10, Mark 1:32-34, Mark 11:3-4, Luke 11:6-9, Luke 13:23-27, John 18:15-17, Acts 14:25-27, 1 Corinthians 16:6-8, Revelation 3:8, Colossians 4:2-4, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Everlasting Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:1-2 about the sovereignty of God’s dealing with the nation of Israel in bringing them into Babylon

Text: Daniel 1:1-2, Title: The Everlasting Sovereign God, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, PM A. Opening illustration: lyrics from the Matt Papa song No One Else, B. Background to passage: we begin tonight a series through the book of Daniel. Tonight we will take up the first two verses, and really get ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Leaders (2 Kings 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 3, 2025

How do we discern ungodly leaders in church and national leadership? Let's look at 2 Kings 21.

What happens to a country or a church under ungodly leadership? Let’s look at two more bad kings of Judah in 2 Kings 21. Was Manasseh an evil king in Judah, completely undoing the righteous acts of his father Hezekiah? Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter 18: The Final Destruction Of Babylon The Great Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2023

We live in a day when there are no isolated economies in our much smaller world, now. Rather, all the economies of the nations are interlinked. How will this system come to an end

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are coming to a climatic end in our study of the Book of Revelation. Over the last several months, we’ve examined chapter after chapter of God’s continual judgement to a rebellious and unbelieving world that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Campfire Chat

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 24, 2016

Jesus charges Peter as they chat around the campfire

One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Peter. I guess it’s because I can relate to him so much. He tries to do the right things and say the right words but often stumbles along the way. He was just a simple fisherman that was handed the most important assignment any man could have. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Lost And Found

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2025

The result of miracles often receive tons of "praise", but at the root of each act Jesus performed contains one simple, challenging, word: "obedience". Will we be a people who obey Christ because of who He is, or simply because of what He can do for us?

John, Part 18 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 3 John 5:1-15 - Continue series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 3 of 6 today) -- Purpose: Help us unpack teachings, miracles, & some incredible revelations - As we study Ch 5, keep this in mind: Jesus has all authority given ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Psalm 103:13, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five-Fold Ministry Defined

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 12, 2020

Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" The work of the Five-Fold Ministry is to achieve this objective.

Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 2:2, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God