Sermons on Zephaniah 316 318:

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2022

God hid Moses in the cleft of the rock and covered him there with his hand. Moses sees only the afterglow which God leaves behind him, but still, this suggests faintly what the full brilliance of His presence is.

Do you have too many irons in the fire? The expression too many irons in the fire originated from the blacksmithing trade. If a blacksmith had multiple irons in the fire at once, it cooled the fire and none of the pieces of iron would get hot enough. If the blacksmith had one iron in the fire it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Give You My Peace

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2022

True peace only comes from Jesus and only to those who believe on Him. This is a peace that allows us to have peace in the midst of trials.

I Give You MY Peace John 14:23-29 It was a confusing time. Jesus with the disciples had come to Jerusalem. They had seen the joyous crowds a few days earlier on Palm Sunday, Their expectations of the disciples that Jesus would immediately take charge and set up the Messianic Kingdom and take the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A God-Centered View Of Giving

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 9, 2022

Discover why a God-centered view of Giving is essential to joyful Christian living.

‘A God-centered view of Giving’ Mexia Baptist Church Frisco City, AL ‘Stewardship Sunday’ June 5, 2022 The Bible talks about money & possessions. Did you know? *There are over 2,100 Biblical references to possessions- second only to the Bible’s references to love. * 1/6 of the New ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Psalm 50:10, Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 20:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Honor God With Your Bodies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 14, 2022

Now we have come to understand that we worship God with our Bodies. Our physical bodies are the Temple of God, honor one another as the temple of God, as the temple of the Living God, and as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Theme: Worship with your Bodies Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Greetings: Introduction: we have started the month with the covenant of Rest, enter into the rest of God. We have meditated on the significance of Work and Rest based on Genesis 2:1-3. Now we have come to understand that we worship God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is Present Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 9, 2022

In Ezekiel 48:34 we find a compound name of God. Jehovah-Shammah. The Lord is there. The Lord is present. The intimacy of the relationship between God and man is expressed in this name.

It was freezing cold outside and the furnace was broken. The repairman was called, and the furnace was fixed. It was an easy fix for the furnace repairman. The blowers were working but the fire was out. Once the fire was relit the furnace was working fine. Without living in the presence of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Baptist

2 Thessalonians 1-3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 15, 2021

Paul was going from Corinth to Thessalonica at roughly 51 AD.

2 THESSALONIANS 1 (NASB 1995) (references from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Thanksgiving for Faith and Perseverance, encouragement and suffering; praise, promise and prayer; believer’s assurance 1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God With Us: The Promises Beyond The Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 15, 2021

Isaiah 7:14 is quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a verification of the prophecy concerning the virgin conception of the Lord Jesus. God is with us in the midst of our troubles, our victories, the affairs of humanity, the events of the last days and eternity (Hebrews 13:5).

The LORD always comes through even when it seems that we have run to the end of the road and see no way out of the predicament in which we find ourselves, both as individuals and as a nation. He has let us go our merry way throughout the course of history, with the consequences to follow. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 28:15, Exodus 3:12, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Circle Component #5 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 6 - Circle Component 5 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. TV Shows, Sports. And in Science. In his book, The Book of Circles, Manuel Lima when talking about circles says “You see that in different areas of the globe, in different areas of time. You can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freed For Joyful Obedience (2003)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021

Until we are justified in our actions, we are separated by sin away from God. That separation causes us to feel guilty and it denies us the feeling of joy that comes from being reconciled to God in and through Jesus Christ!

FREED FOR JOYFUL OBEDIENCE Text: Hebrews 9:11-14 Charles Colson mentioned that whenever questioned by curious people in the media about which of his Watergate perfidies [sins] (deliberate acts of betrayal of trust) made him feel the most remorseful, he replies honestly and invariably ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021

God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing Jesus And The Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 1, 2021

A message about the source of the Resurrection

When I became a Born-Again Christian, my family was attending a traditional orthodox church. I really wanted to understand the power of the resurrection. Fifty plus years later, I continue longing to "know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, John 3:16, Luke 21:33, Colossians 1:17, Matthew 22:37-38, Matthew 22:38-40, Galatians 3:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians Part 10 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 10, Chapter 2:5-2:11 I. Purpose and Importance of Philippians (2:5-11) A. Purpose –Christ the example concern for others leaves no room for self-concern. 1. Satan said, “I will . . .” Isaiah 14 2. Satan, the created, desired to be the Creator. 3. Christ the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apathy, Half-Heartedness, Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2021

Has your daily life destroyed your love of living. Apathy and half-heartedness has stolen our first love. King Jehoahaz took lightly the old preacher's plan for a complete victory. Does your zeal show?

APATHY: HALF-HEARTED: WHAT DO I DO TO CHANGE…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. AGREE OR DISAGREE: ONLY I CAN CHANGE MY LIFE. NO ONE ELSE CAN DO IT FOR ME? ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Proverbs 29:18, Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Songs Of Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 18, 2023

The angels visit to Bethlehem was a joyous occasion First to the shepherds then to all the habitant. Jesus brings joy to all.

Text: Luke 2:9-14 Theme: Good News through Songs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction Luke 2:”9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why The World Needs Christmas

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ