Sermons on The Edict Of Cyrus:

Revelation – The Purpose Of The Book Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Many people try to use the book of Revelation as a prediction tool and in doing so, they miss the purpose of this book.

Revelation – The Purpose of the Book In this study from the book of Revelation, I am not going to take the normal approach of looking at the prophetic predictions of this book. Instead, I am going to look at the deep spiritual applications that fill this book. Because most people look only at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Revelation 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

21st Sunday After Pentecost. October 22nd, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 6, 2023

Year A, Proper 24.

Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99:1-9, Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 A). THE PRESENCE AND GLORY OF THE LORD. Exodus 33:12-23. 1. Show Me Thy Way (Exodus 33:12-17). EXODUS 33:12. Earlier in the chapter the LORD had said: ‘Go up hence, thou and the people… unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99:1-9, Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002

Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God's View Of World Empires Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 7 verses 1 through 7

Daniel 7: 1 – 7 God’s View Of World Empires 1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. 2 Daniel spoke, saying, “I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is God Suffering Cabin Fever - 1

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2003

Is the Church building God’s Spiritual temple or has it slipped into spiritual apathy?

God is suffering “Cabin Fever” – Haggai 1:1-4 Special thanks to Robert Robb for his sermon outline www.sermoncentral.com Cabin Fever • Gabbie having to live in a shed for 6 years with three kids while their house was going to be built. Originally told it would only be 2 years • I used to love ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Remeber The Dedication

Contributed by Steven Green on May 14, 2004

A reminder to young people about their dedication and their value to God.

Remember the Dedication NLT The Dedication 1 Chronicles 22:14-16 14 "I have worked hard to provide materials for building the Temple of the LORD ¡X nearly four thousand tons of gold, nearly forty thousand tons of silver, and so much iron and bronze that it cannot be weighed. I have also gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:14-15, 2 Chronicles 6:12-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Tested Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2007

A sermon that considers what it means to count it all joy when you face all kind of trials. contains quite a bit on william Carey - didn’t use it all but thought it may be a useful resource so have left it in

Tested Faith. I’d always heard this belief attributed to the supposed fact that Mondays and Fridays had the highest rates of employee absenteeism among auto workers, therefore you didn’t want to buy a car manufactured on those days because some of the assembly steps might have been skipped or too ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping On Keeping On

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2009

For the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor: in times of turmoil, God is still present, using war to wake up His people. Our temptation is to turn to idolatrous weapons, but He is giving us a chance to use compassion to win hearts and minds.

You will need some background and interpretation in order for you to appreciate the Scripture I’m working from today. Let me first set the stage of history, and then, as we read through, I’ll try to show you the shape of what is being said. The time in which this reading from the 41st chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Ask God Tough Questions, Or Not? (Isaiah 45:9-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 16, 2024

Some Christians think it's ok; others would never dare. Can questions make God angry, and put us in danger? Or does God welcome the questions?

I'd like to start today by reading the first five verses of our passage, using the NET translation. As I read, just try to think about one thing: Is it okay to challenge God, or to ask God questions about what He's doing? Isaiah 45:9-13 (NET): 9 One who argues with his Creator is in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-25, Job 42:7-8

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2013

You can find rest if you rest in God. You can find peace if you depend on the Lord. You can get rid of all your worries if you commit your life to the Lord and pray every day.

This last week, I came across a five minute clip from an episode of The Bob Newhart Show on YouTube. That was back in the days when sit-coms were funny AND clean, unlike so many of them today. Bob, as you may know, was a psychologist on the show, and in this scene a woman comes into his office ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let No One Frustrate Your Purpose

Contributed by Joe Mwangi Wamuga on Sep 9, 2024

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us.

You were created for a purpose. Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Myles Munroe said, When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. We should live purpose driven lives. God is a planner, and has good plans for us. He created us for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Hand Upon Our President

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 17, 2019

It does not matter who are President is, God's hand can guide him for Devine purposes.

God’s Hand Upon Our President Proverbs 21:1 says; “The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases.” Proverbs 21 is a powerful truth that must be grasped so Christians may pray in faith that God is fully able to put into effect His perfect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Opportunities

Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000

We miss out on the joy of the Lord when we don’t get out of Babylon because we think that’s all there is

Missed Opportunities Ezra 1:5-2:7 We all have opportunities come our way Choices are made on a daily basis Some of those choices are spiritual in nature In this story in Ezra we find the Jews facing a choice in regard to going back to their homeland A. The opportunity they were offered A. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist