Sermons on Tony And Ezekiel:

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Jan 31, 2007

The call of Ezekiel taken from the idea that God is a coach asking us to complete His total game plan. (Used on Superbowl Sunday.)

Facing the Giants (Ezekiel 2:1-3:11) Introduction: 1. Play the video, "Be an Encouager." (sermonspice) 2. Today is Superbowl Sunday... a. The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Chicago Bears today. b. Like the team on the video they need to be a "stone wall". 3. We may not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Destiny Of Your Church?

Contributed by Kelly Mitchell on Oct 7, 2012

Through Ezekiel the Prophet, God provides a certain destiny and purpose of the modern Christian church and most of us will probably be surprised to hear it.

In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads in different directions, she asks the Cheshire Cat, "Cheshire-Puss...would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat. "I don't much ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Shave And A Haircut Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 10, 2011

God commands Ezekiel to visually demonstrate how severe the destruction of Jerusalem is going to be and restates that He has just cause to judge these people.

In Chapter 5, the prophet Ezekiel continues his prophetic parade of visual aids. In this chapter he is told to shave with a sword and burn his hair. A serious student of the Bible will note that Ezekiel’s visual demonstrations (and the historical events that they represented) follow ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Vision

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 14, 2011

Ezekiel worked for God right where he was, among the exiles in various colonies near the Chebar River in Babylon (v. 1).

One time when Michigan State was playing UCLA in football, the score was tied at 14 with only seconds to play. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State’s coach, sent in place kicker Dave Kaiser who booted a field goal that won the game. When the kicker returned to the bench, Daugherty said, “nice going, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bones.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 22, 2021

Walking through the valley of dried bones the LORD ask Ezekiel a question. “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?”

Sermon Title: Bones. Scripture Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel 37:1-14 NLT A Valley of Dry Bones 37 The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When Death Has Taken My Loved One

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2010

Though unnatural, death comes to all. How shall we respond to death? We explore this neglected subject by looking at an incident in the ministry of Ezekiel.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 2, 2009

Enacted pulpit drama, with props and symbolic actions, as if the preacher were Ezekiel. Immorality and inattention will be judged by God, and until we repent of these we will not flourish.

[Heaving silently, face contorted, head shaking] Immorality and inattention. Immorality and inattention. These things are destroying our people. These things are going to bring God’s judgment on us. I just know it. Immorality and inattention. Selfishness and self-centeredness. Wrong hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Irony Of The Cooking Pot Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 21, 2011

Ezekiel's vision of what is taking place in Jerusalem continues and God declares that the positive preachers among them are wrong! The crisis would not soon be over!

VERSES 1-3: Bad Advice Now we see Ezekiel taken to the eastern gate in the city of Jerusalem where he sees a group of twenty-five men. It is interesting to note that he names several of these men. Excavations of Jerusalem have uncovered more than 250 bullae (clay seals used on official ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Kelli Frazier on Mar 12, 2010

Faced with a valley of dry bones and a God who asked if the bones could live, Ezekiel simply replied "Oh Lord God, you know."

A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. All of a sudden, he said out loud, "Lord, grant me one wish." The sunny California sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice, and the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish." ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"these Bones Will Live: Embracing The Power Of The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 18, 2024

As we reflect on the passages from Acts 2 and Ezekiel 37, we are reminded of the miraculous work of the Spirit in bringing life to that which was once dead.

Title: "These Bones Will Live: Embracing the Power of the Holy Spirit" Introduction: Today we gather on this sacred day of Pentecost, a day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples with power and fervor, igniting the flames of faith in their hearts and empowering them to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Grand Dream Or Magnificent Reality? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2023

Here was the man who showed by His mighty works that He could perhaps make the prophecies of Ezekiel and Jeremiah and all the other prophets happen.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2023 Let’s start off our reflection with a few facts that need to be remembered if we are to understand why the Church gives us these rich Scripture passages to consider today: First, the prophecy of Ezekiel the priest was given to the Babylonian exiles about six ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-56, Jeremiah 31:10-13, Ezekiel 37:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Giving God Permission

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2021

God wanted to spare Israel, but couldn't because there was no intercessor. God wants to save us, heal us, direct our lives, our work, etc., but won't force His will on us against our wills. If we want His life, we must surrender our lives.

GIVING GOD PERMISSION Ezek. 22:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a preacher who had a little three-year-old daughter named Tori. She’d just become a Christian and learned that Jesus was in her heart. 2. One day she was with her mother at a shopping mall when a woman policeman came running ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Blow On Us, O Holy Spirit!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 2, 2019

We're glad to hear about the Holy Spirit moving. But what if the Holy Spirit is not blowing in the U.S.A? Are we without any resources? NO! God allowed Ezekiel to "Prophesy to the Wind/Spirit." If he can initiate a Spirit-move, so can we!

“BLOW ON US, O HOLY SPIRIT!” Ezekiel 37:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Someone reimagined the Burning Bush account as it would be today: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 2. “OK.” The Voice continues: "You, Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Birthday, Agnes!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 15, 2007

Late one night while traveling in an unfamiliar city, Tony Campolo wandered into a diner where the only other customers were a group of prostitutes. He overheard one of them say that tomorrow was her birthday. So the next night he came back with a cake an

Happy Birthday, Agnes! Text: Daniel 12:2-3 2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal