Sermons on The Edict Of Cyrus:

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of The Sons Of Korah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 23, 2002

Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith.

OF THE SONS OF KORAH PSALMS 42–49 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:2). Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith. Background Book II. Most believe this second collection of psalms was assembled during the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel Chapter 2b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 14, 2008

How do we cope with a false accusation? When we pray, do we have faith that God will answer? Daniel sets the example for us to follow.

Daniel – Chapter 2 Part B A. Chapter 2 Outline I. The King and his Pagan Advisors (2:1-13) a. The Fear (2:1) b. The Frustration (2:2-13) i. The Counsellors (2:2) (1) Magicians (2) Astrologers (3) Sorcerers (4) Chaldeans ii. The Charge (2:3) iii. The Cop-out (2:4-7) iv. The Command ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness And Peace Have Kissed

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 8, 2008

The Israelites returning home are thankful the captivity is over…thankful they’re going to the dance; but what now? How do you do this dance with a God you’ve never known?

1LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah 8Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel Chapter 10b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009

Daniel’s example to us on waiting on God for answered prayers

Daniel – Chapter 10b Chapter 10 Outline I. Fasting And Prayer (10:1-9) a. The Fast (10:1-4) 1. The Duration (10:1-3) 2. The Location (10:4) b. The Feast (9:5-12) 1. The Man’s Apparel (10:5) 2. The Man’s Appearance (10:6) 3. The Man’s Affect (10:7-9) II. Hindrances and Deliverances ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Top 12 Lies You'll Hear In College

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 7, 2010

Modern academia is more a quagmire of deception than a beacon of truth; know what lies are being told on campus and why they just aren't true.

The Top 12 Lies you’ll hear in College
 Note: There are numerous sources for the information here. Jn.8:32 - Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 
 Denzel Washington started out the “Great Debaters” saying, “I am here to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devices Of The Devil: Apathy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2010

The devices of the Devil are desined to distort, destroy, distract and defeat the follower of Jesus Christ. One of his most powerful devices is the vice of apathy. The devil will put you in it and slowly tighten until you are cold to the things of God.

Intro: Rollo May, “Hate is not the opposite of love – Apathy is.” One of the most powerful devices of the devil is apathy. Of all the attitudes that are given to the seven churches in the book of Revelation this is the one that makes Jesus sick to His stomach. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Crippled Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2009

Sardis is the dying or dead church. It could be our church. The problem and the prescription to fix it and make it once again the Lord’s Church. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Sardis: The Crippled Church Rev. 3:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sardis.html Take your next vacation in London, and you could visit the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The tour guide would tell you that this is the place that the great Charles Haddon Spurgeon used to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 23, 2009

Haggai is a book with an end-time message, but it contains eternal truths that we can apply to our lives today. The church must develop an end-time, Kingdom perspective.

Introduction 2nd part of a two week series on Haggai. Haggai- book w/end time message, but it contains eternal truths we can apply to our lives today. Last week- looked at- importance of making Eternal Investments-how can we invest in God’s Kingdom Today talk about- importance of having an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

It’s Not Over Yet! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

In our text today, God promises restoration of the fallen house of David. God will repair its broken places and restore its ruins. He will bring about a new nation that is stronger and more powerful than what was there before. A new day will come, one tha

Subject: Restoration Will Come: It’s Not Over Yet! Amos 9:11-15 Introduction: The Book of Amos closes with a promise of restoration from the nation of Israel. God has promised that He would not completely destroy the house of Jacob. During the Babylonian captivity, a great number of Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

The King In A Feeding Box Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 20, 2012

A sermon on how the world receives glad tidings on the coming of the Savior.

Introduction People like to hear dramatic stories. Dramas are plots made successful by contrasts: Romeo & Juliet, Twilight, Angry Birds, Maya & Sir Chief [a famous noontime Filipino sitcom]. We related to these stories because deep in contrasts there is a need for us to see victory to occur -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Big God, Big Dreams

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 6, 2009

An encouragement to trust God for big things for His kingdom work on earth.

The Second Sunday in Advent December 6, 2009 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 126 In Winnie the Pooh, one evening Pooh and Piglet are quietly walking together. Piglet breaks the silence with this question: “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran