Sermons on The Prophet Appointed:

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Prophetic Code Of Noah And Lot!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 13, 2023

Scripture urges us to be prepared for the end of our life whether it is caused by the return of Christ or by our death. The question of eternity is… when Christ returns will he find us asleep or will He catch us diligently working to fulfill His Great Commission?

Scripture urges us to be prepared for the end of our life whether it is caused by the return of Christ or by our death. The question of eternity is… when Christ returns will he find us asleep at the switch and reclined in leisure, or will He catch us diligently working to fulfill His Great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings After Battles : A Prophetic Message

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2018

1. REJOICING 2. RENOWN 3. RICHES 4. ROLE 5. REBUILDING 6. RESTORATION 7. REST

BLESSINGS AFTER BATTLES : A PROPHETIC MESSAGE PSALM 90:15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou has afflicted us ,and the years we have seen evil. OUTLINE 1. REJOICING 2. RENOWN 3. RICHES 4. ROLE 5. REBUILDING 6. RESTORATION 7. REST THE MESSAGE BLESSINGS AFTER BATTLES 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024

Amid physical, emotional, and spiritual fear, Jonah prayed first and was thankful.

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Jonah 1:1-2:10 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Jesus on Jonah READ MATTHEW 12:38-41 (ESV) “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You.” 39 But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah And The Contest At Mt Carmel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 25, 2024

Elijah had requested King Ahab to have the prophets of Baal, plus a group of Israelites, meet on Mount Carmel to see whether Baal should be worshiped, or the True God of Israel. How did this contest turn out?

Introduction: The story of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal on the top of Mount Carmel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible! One lone prophet of the True God stood against 450 prophets of the idol-god Baal, with a group of Israelites gathered together to witness this event. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Baptist

Divinely Redirected

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Apr 20, 2018

When a divine appointment becomes your redirections.

“Divinely Redirected” Divine appointments are often the beginning of a new direction. Acts 9:23-28 A Redirected Person Needs a Barnabas 1. Encouragement is powerful. 2. Someone who believes in you is even more important. Acts 9:29-31 The Holy Spirit’s Work 1. Building Confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-42

Missions At Asian Cities Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

Paul and Barnabas as the first missionary team had decided to venture into the Asian Cities and reached many coastal cities with Gospel and established churches. Read further.

Acts 14:1-28 First Missionary Journey Continued & Completed 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium 14:08-21. a. Mission work at Lystra, Derbe, and Opposition 14:21. b. -28 Appointments of Pastors for Churches Acts 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium. Paul and Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Over Into God’s Ordained Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

Understanding divine timing and aligning with God’s ordained season for fulfilment, progress, and manifestation.

CROSSING OVER INTO GOD’S ORDAINED SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Verse: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 31:15; Acts 1:7; Habakkuk 2:3; Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah In The Pits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Your Vision Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 2, 2007

Getting clear vision from the Lord takes preparation, clarification and above all else faith.

Getting Your Vision Habakkuk 2:1-2:5 Habakkuk 2:1 (HCSB) I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the lookout tower. I will watch to see what He will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. Prepare Yourself - Ask God to give you clarity - Position yourself to receive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Sell Yourself Short

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004

It is God’s grace that makes us what we are -- not the other way around.

Super bowl XXXVIII will kick off in just a few hours. One team will win. One team will lose. Somebody will come up short. And the focus will be on the winners. We live in a world of winners and losers. Effectiveness, results, and success are part of the playbook to the game of life. Even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Presenting Our Mouths: Swallowing, Spitting, Speaking Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2001

In order to be effective witnesses, we must first be knowledgeable -- swallowing God’s word; must then be cleansed spiritually -- spitting out whatever is no longer appropriate; and then speak with confidence and passion. Mini-messages with props.

Our mouths get us into trouble. One of you said that to me the other day. You had opened your mouth to voice an opinion about something that should be done in the community where you live, and before you knew it, you were chairing the committee to get it done. Nobody had even noticed you were in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Ezekiel 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Isaiah is broken by his vision of God’s holiness, but is then cleansed and now fit as God’s messenger

In that passage from Isaiah we heard this evening, we are presented with the vision the prophet had in the Temple of God in all his holiness, glory and majesty. That vision concludes in verse 8 with the call of Isaiah: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cost Of Discipleship.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational