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God Loves Justice

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 8, 2020

God's word compels Christians to work for justice in society, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

God Loves Justice I would like to talk to you a bit about the Bible. Not about a specific passage right this minute, but about the Bible in general. The Bible is broken into several sections or categories. Probably most of you know the biggest of the divisions, the OT and the NT. The OT concerns ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Shepherds

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 19, 2020

Who are the worthless shepherds?

Worthless Shepherds! Who is a shepherd? A pastor/Leader of a church is a shepherd of the church. The Shepherd is also a Watchman! Besides leaders and all Christian ministers, a 'must read' for Bible college students who should know the seriousness of their calling. No more ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosanna In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 7, 2020

The world is in a locked down mode this Palm Sunday. Streets are empty and businesses are closed. We are told to stay home and if we must venture out, to avoid touching our face and to wear mask to avoid spreading the deadly Corona Virus.

Palm Sunday “HOSANNA” IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Ezekiel Ette, Ph.D. (Matt 21 : 1 – 11) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 9, 2020

Do you know how much Jesus loves you ?Jesus went to the extent of laying down His life to save you and me from the clutches of sin, satan and death. Read more to know how precious you are to Jesus. He suffered so that you should be spared the punishment......

WOUNDS OF JESUS And one will say to him, ‘What are these wounds in your hands?’ Then he will answer, ‘Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.’ (Zecharaiah 13:6) ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

War Horse

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 10, 2020

This is no kinder garden stuff, brace yourself up for power, we have been listening and watching too much of juicy sermons dripping with honey and candy that we have forgotten to train our hands for war, you are a war horse

WAR HORSE Zechariah 10:3”My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle.” Above is the anchor scripture and theme for the seminar - WAR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding God's Blessing After We've Been Wandering Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This sermon discusses the need to return to God, not just return to doing good. Is religious activity enough to get God's blessing?

- Background on the book: - Addressed to the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem from Babylon in 538 B.C. Two years later they started to work on the temple, but opposition led that to be put aside for 16 years. - This opening statement comes right after the restarting of the temple project. - ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Is Doing When He Seems Distant Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Where is God when He seems distant?

- The Jews here had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They were surrounded by strong enemies and their attempts to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had just gotten restarted. - Here we have eight night visions designed to encourage God’s people. As I noted last week, the theme of Zechariah can ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Salvation Before Salvation Was Possible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

An amazing prophecy that points us directly to what Jesus did for us.

A PICTURE OF SALVATION BEFORE SALVATION WAS POSSIBLE: - “Angel of the Lord” generally means pre-incarnate Jesus in OT passages. 1. We are morally filthy. - Zechariah 3:3. - Isaiah 64:6. - The Hebrew for “filthy” literally means “excrement-covered.” 2. Satan (accurately) accuses us. - ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Encouraging Vision For The Spiritually Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This vision points us to the great power of the Spirit.

- The last vision concerned cleansing our souls; this vision concerns our work for God. WHAT IS THE SYMBOLISM? 1. The solid gold lampstand symbolizes our work to shine the light to the nations. - Zechariah 4:2, 10b. - 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6-7. - The obvious symbolism of a light points toward ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When The Word Brings The Nuclear Option Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This vision points us to the destructive power of the Word when people reject it.

WHAT DOES THE VISION MEAN? 1. God’s Word is not hidden and is seeking you out. - Zechariah 5:1-2. - Let’s begin with the vision statement in v. 2 and its three pieces. a. “Scroll.” - This obviously points us to God’s Word. A scroll is parchment with writing, which is how the manuscripts were ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Downside Of An Economic Upturn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

We as Americans are consumed with prosperity. This passage points out the place of prosperity in the rise and power of Babylon in the end times.

- To gain the world and lost your (national) soul, that’s indeed a tragedy. - We want to talk about gaining the world tonight and what the tragic cost sometimes is. FOURTH OF JULY CHURCH SERVICE: We praise God for letting us participate in America’s prosperity. - Churches often celebrate God’s ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Can Finally Rest Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A look at the time when the Spirit can rest because victory has come.

THE FINAL VISION FOR ZECHARIAH: There will come a time when the Spirit can finally rest. - Zechariah 6:1-8. - In v. 8 we find an interesting phrase. I want to start there and then explain how we get there. Earlier in Zechariah prophetic visions we saw the idea of the Spirit restlessly moving to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Keep Being Extra Faithful? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Our religious ritual can make us feel like we are the extra faithful when we are really failing to give God what He wants.

- We had several night visions one after the other in the chapters up to this point in Zechariah. As we come into chapter 7, two years have passed. And there are signs of progress on the temple – the walls are rising! - So is everything great? Not exactly. - The people of Bethel come with a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Astounding Picture Of Israel In The Millennium Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This passage gives us fascinating insights into God's blessing of the Israeli people during the Millennium.

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER IN THE CHURCH AGE: God is not done with Israel yet. - Zechariah 8:2. WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE: 1. God’s presence will dwell in Jerusalem. - Zechariah 8:3a. 2. The Jews will worship and live in truth and holiness. - Zechariah 8:3b. 3. The world will have peace and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Part Of The Bible About Alexander The Great – No, Seriously Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This passage includes prophecy that was fulfilled in Alexander the Great's conquests, as well as a much better known prediction concerning a donkey.

- Context note: this begins a part of Zechariah that is probably written four or five decades after the previous sections. Israel has completed the Temple, but is still vulnerable to foreign powers. TWO AMAZING PROPHECIES IN CHAPTER NINE: 1. Alexander the Great destroys everyone except ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist