Sermons on Zechariah Prophecy:

3 Prophetic Statements

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Looking at the prophecies of Jesus we can see that God does care for us and that He has a plan for our lives.

3 Prophetic Statements Sometimes life seems out of control and our response to the problems and difficulties we see around us is to fear. We worry that God either doesn’t know or doesn’t care about what is going on. We worry that evil is getting the upper hand. We worry that God can’t stop the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Faith Of The Devout

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019

See the longing and faith of the devout awaiting for the fulfilment of the Messianic prophecies. The devout believes God, are led by God and sees Jesus.

How much can you trust God? How much do you really believe the Word of God? • Christmas didn’t come easy to believe. The Jewish people has had 400 years of silence between the OT and NT during which God did not speak. • The Roman Empire conquered Jerusalem in 63BC and ruled over the land. • It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 13: How To Face The Future Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 28, 2024

God wants us to face the future... 1. With a positive attitude (vs. 1-4). 2. With heavenly hope (vs. 5-6, 8-10). 3. With God's guidance (vs. 7-8, 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 13: How to Face the Future Psalm 16:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We have been studying some of the great prayers in the Old Testament. And today's Scripture is King David's prayer in Psalm 16. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Filling Up Israel's Gaps (Isaiah 7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2024

Builds off Brandon D. Crowe's article "Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal." Broadening people's perspectives on how the NT "fulfills" the OT.

Today marks an expected rabbit trail off our rabbit trail. I'm going to try to introduce you to one of the most complicated subjects in all of biblical study-- the way the NT uses the OT. And then next week, we will inch our way back closer to the rabbit trail I'd planned on taking. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:5-10, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1-7, Matthew 23:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015

Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cm3 - Warning Not To Tamper With The Book, And Closing Prayers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2019

These are the last words of the New Testament—the apostle John did not know that he was closing the canon of Scripture. If he had known, he could not have closed it more appropriately.

Tom Lowe 3/12/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.3: Warning Not to Tamper With the Book, and Closing Prayers (22:18-21) Scripture (Rev. 22:18-21; KJV) 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus meets us where we are so He can send us where He wants us.

Encounter Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2019 We’re all on a journey, aren’t we? Easter can be a time when unfulfilled expectations rise to the surface. My guess is some of you have experienced doubt, disappointment, depression, disillusionment, defeat, despair, and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Messiah-King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus Christ is not only the Messiah King of Israel, He is the Savior of the all who believe and the source of the believer’s righteousness before God.

The Wise Messiah-King (Jeremiah 23:5-6) 1. This past year was quite a year for Kokomo. Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama visited our town. Crowds gathered to see them. Some were supporters, others were undecided, and others wanted to see such famous people. 2. Although these visits brought ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mark 1:1-8 - Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

In Mark 1:1-8 Mark declares that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. He goes on to show that Jesus fulfills OT prophecies and that John the Baptist is himself a fulfillment of prophecies who proclaims Jesus Deity as well.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. The Gospel of Mark is fast paced. It is the shortest of the four Gospels filled with miracles and action to show the power of Jesus the Messiah. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the super-human power of Jesus. Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:1-3, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Nazarene

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2021

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

Prelude How do we react to signs of the end of the age? Purpose: How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Plan: Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Distress “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 14 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Hate for your fellow man denies truth, in faith, albeit the good intentions of sin.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 14 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 24, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Simeon And Anna Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 29, 2014

Simeon lived with a promise from God that he would one day see the Messiah. God allowed him to not only see him, but to hold Him and speak a prophecy over Him. Simeon lived faithfully for God, will we do the same and share Christ just as freely?

2014 Christmas Series (December 28, 2014) Sermon 5 (Sunday after Christmas) – Simeon and Anna Luke 2:25-40 Introduction - Obvious question: “What is Advent?” -- The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." -- The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipating Messiah -- His Passion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Third in the Advent series bulding anticipating for Messiah’s Coming by examining the prophecies related to His saving work; His Passion.

3rd Sunday of Advent “The PASSION of Messiah” How will help us? INTRODUCTION Christmas commemorates the first advent; the first coming of Jesus Christ. Advent means arrival, start, coming, beginning, dawn. This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christ Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008

Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magnify The Cross Of Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2022

Magnify the cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Because it was God's perfect plan. 2. Because it confirms God's prophecies. 3. Because it is the greatest proof of God's love. 4. Because it is the source of our greatest peace.

Magnify the Cross of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Baptist