Sermons on The Edict Of Cyrus:

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2014

In this sermon, we wrestle with the doubts, fears and compromise that comes when we face obstacles and opposition.

Introduction: A. Life is full of obstacles. 1. So the most important question is not: “Will we face obstacles?” 2. Rather, the most important question is: “How will we overcome the obstacles we face?” B. I like the story told of three men who were hiking in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Freedom

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015

A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen To God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2008

Chapter 51 is an exhortation, a call to the faithful remnant to listen to God. It is a message of hope, of joy, of salvation to the righteous, to those who seek the Lord. Even in difficult times, listening to God & remembering our history with Him renews

ISAIAH 51: 1-8 LISTEN TO GOD! [2 Peter 3:3-13] Chapter 51 of Isaiah follows on the heels of what is known as “the third Servant Sermon.” In chapter 50, we heard the Servant speak of the suffering, pain, humiliation, and death He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To Witness

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Esther, Part 2: For Such A Time As This (Esther 4-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 2, 2023

#39 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible"

#39: Esther, Part 2: For Such a Time as This Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Esther Chapter 4 Last week we began talking about the Book of Esther. It’s the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, or talks about faith, or prayer, or miracles—all the things we see in other books ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Trump? What Is Biden?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2020

The presidential election has repeatedly brought division in many countries. It has ruined friendship, family members stop talking with each other because they disagree on which candidate they should vote. Sadly, that also happened at church and created tension among the people of God. What a shame!

What is Trump? What is Biden? (1 Cor 3:3-4) On Friday morning, President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. and was transferred to Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Dr. Jim Denison said, “The year 2020 has been unlike any in living memory, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-4, Ephesians 6:11, Daniel 2:21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Timothy 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Revival Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 3, 2007

The road from Babylon to Jerusalem reminds us of another road - the road to revival.

1. THE INDIVIDUAL "Cyrus king of Persia". Throughout the history of the Church God has used individuals to bring about revivals e.g. Martin Luther in the Reformation, Florrie Evans in the Welsh revival, W P Nicholson in 1920s Ulster and Duncan Campbell in the highlands and islands of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Seeks God's Revealed Will, Not His Hidden Will Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 23, 2017

Where should I live? Whom should I marry? How can I find out God's will in the matter? You can't. His will in those matters is hidden from us. However when we seek his revealed will, we can make decisions about our lives in faith rather than fear.

Kids, have you ever passed notes to your friends during class? I never did that of course because I was a very serious student, but my friends would do that and every now and then one of those notes would be intercepted by the teacher. How do you suppose the author of the note felt about that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Restore The Temple

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003

The Book of Haggai is addressed to the captives that have returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The book contains four appeals.

Introduction Haggai takes us back to the time when the Babylonian captives were permitted to return to their homeland. In 538BC, the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the prediction the people from Judah and Jerusalem will spend seventy years in captivity (Jeremiah 25), ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Help (Ezra 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2025

How does God help us do His work despite obstacles?

Do we persevere in finishing God’s work, trusting Him to help us, trusting His perfect timing? Let’s look at Ezra 6. What was the decree that allowed rebuilding God’s house without further hindrance? Can God use even worldly minded government leaders to do His will? Then Darius the king made a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Right Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

The question isn’t whether we’re going to encounter opposition. The question is, how are we going to handle it when it comes. The remnant did exactly what they were supposed to do—almost. They stood strong in the face of opposition but they didn’t quit

1. How did the opposition respond to the remnant? a. With distrust (1) b. With deception (2) 2. How did the remnant respond to the opposition? a. With discernment (3a) b. With determination (3b) c. With direction (3c) It would be nice if everything in life was easy, wouldn’t it? It would be nice ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008

God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist