Sermons on The Fourth Seal:

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday Of Lent--Year B Pop Verse: John 3:16

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2024

Pop is short for popular and John 3:16 in our Gospel is thee pop verse of all time

"A pastor was trying to explain to a little Sunday school student that "God is much bigger than we," the pastor said. "God is everywhere!" "Everywhere?" asked the little boy. "Everywhere!" said the pastor, “for example, the old Baltimore Catechism asks ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:42, Revelation 3:16, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The fourth of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense – The Amazing LIFE March 27, 2005 Video: Amazing Trans: Today we celebrate the most amazing event in the history mankind remembering the most amazing man ever to live – who in His amazing love offered His life to give each of us life that we might live an amazing life both here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.# 28~8:8-11 2 Nd & 3rd Trumpet Judgments Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 21, 2009

There are 3 set of judgments in the Revelation, there is the sealed judgments, the trumpet judgments and the bowl judgments, and all 3 sets of these judgments have 7 different applications in each of the 3. The seals are 1st, and then the trumpets a

Rev.# 28~8:8-11 2 ND & 3rd TRUMPET JUDGMENTS Let me say before we began today, for the sake of those listening that may not understand, there are 3 set of judgments in the Revelation, there is the sealed judgments, the trumpet judgments and the bowl judgments, and all 3 sets of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next?

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

An overview of the next event on God’s program

"What’s Next?" The next event on God’s Prophetic Program is the sending of Elijah the prophet to ‘restore all things’ (Malachi 4:5, 6; Matthew 17:11) and then the beginning of Daniel’s Seventieth Week. This seven year period will be initiated by the Antichrist confirming "the covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Son Sets You Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

The Gospel is a message of freedom... It is a message of good news for the poor; freedom for the prisoners; sight for the blind and of release for the oppressed. And it is a message that is still needed today...because far too many are still not free

"When The Son Sets You Free" INTRODUCTION In the movie Brave Heart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was Wallace. It was a great movie - very graphic in the battle scenes but it really gave you a feel of what battles were like back in those days. Wallace was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-38, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Message To America

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jun 30, 2001

What would God say specifically to America this 4th of July? He has already spoken to this nation in Pro. 14:34. "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

Introduction: Most of us place a high value on "personal" messages. Form letters and mass mailings are the norm in our day, so it is very refreshing to receive a "personal" note from a person or organization. Some have made a concerted effort to make their mailings seem to be "one-of-a-kind." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, 1 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Done For America - Memorial Day - Independence Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

The past, present, and future of this great nation--GOD BIRTHED IT, GOD IS BLESSING IT, & GOD WILL BLAST IT IF NEEDED. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

America: Past, Present, and Future Psalms 33:12 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AmericaPastPresentFuture.html We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, Psalm 33:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Until We Pray-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014

1 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

French writer Alexis de Tocqueville(author of ‘Democracy in America’(appearing in two volumes: 1835 & 1840), after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, & boundless forests--& it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bondage Or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 29, 2015

The rules or laws of a nation or a church is not our main message, our main message, rather it is Jesus Christ’s liberating and soul saving love!

Bondage or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People! Re: 4th of July Kelly Durant 7- 2015 John 8:36 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Salvation Army

American Revolution Sermons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2016

Was the American Revolutionary war an act of un-Christian rebellion or does the Bible support the idea of freedom from tyrants?

Intro Was the American Revolutionary war an act of un-Christian rebellion or does the Bible support the idea of freedom from tyrants? Jonathan Mayhew July 4th reminds Americans why people fought for freedom. Jonathan Mayhew preached January 1749 on Romans 13:1-8 revealing that we submit only to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.14 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Daniel 7, Daniel’s Fourth Beast And The Horn Which Made War With The Saints

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Daniel anticipates persecution of 'the saints' to an extent that he describes it as war. Some commentators today have used the word 'war' or 'genocide' to describe persecution of Christians today. Daniel's prophecy seems to be fulfilled.

Today we move on to Daniel. We’re familiar with many of the stories in the first half of Daniel, the fiery furnace, the lion’s den, and so on. But we’re less familiar with the material in the second half. Daniel has a lot to say about ‘End Times’. One thing that Daniel tells us is that there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

They Are Not Playing Our Song Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2014

A study of chapter 8 of Revelation verses 1 through 13

Revelation 8: 1 – 13 They Are Not Playing Our Song 1 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seek The Refuge Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2022

Rev. 6 shows us the effect on mankind as they see Christ's 2nd coming. They are all seized with remorse for their sins and terror at the expected judgment. We'll also face Christ in all His power & glory. No excuses for disobedience will be accepted.

SEEK THE REFUGE Revelation 6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GAS SHORTAGE It was the start of a holiday weekend and the last "full-service" gas station was crowded. Finally the attendant hustled up to the local minister who had been waiting in line some time. "I'm sorry for the delay, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17, Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God