Sermons on Zion:

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 26, 2021

Most people aren’t good at expressing grief. Yet two-thirds of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God. The Hebrew writers knew that the path of praise often went through the valley of mourning. So what happens when we grieve and mourn properly?

Good Grief May 30, 2021 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Set Time.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2025

Promises for a generation yet unborn (cf. Psalm 102:18).

THE SET TIME. Psalm 102:15-22. The immediate context of these verses speaks of how the eternal LORD shall yet ‘have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come’ (cf. Psalm 102:13). This anticipates more than the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Mighty God We Serve! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2016

Our God is unlike the imaginary gods of the nations; He is Almighty and Sovereign.

What A Mighty God We Serve! (Psalm 76) 1. Last week Sam brought me a package that had been mailed to my name at Ahavat Yeshua Messianic Congregation, where I sometimes speak. 2. It was a free book on an item from the high priest’s clothing. I gave it to Sam to read first, because that is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 137 - Praying...crying...singing...dreaming Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Everyone can dream. Peter preached “Your young men shall see visions; your old men shall dream dreams” (Acts 2:17).

A. LIFE’S GREATEST EMOTIONS “My people sat by the rivers of Babylon and wept when they remembered Zion. They refused to sing joyfully, hanging their harps on willow trees. Their captors demanded that they sing; those who imprisoned them wanted entertainment, asking, ‘Sing us a song of Zion.’ My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 137 Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

A truly happy person has a purpose in life and is working toward a purpose. “Happiness is found on the road to duty.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. LIFE’S GREATEST EMOTIONS – PSALM 137:1-6 My people sat by the rivers of Babylon and wept when they remembered Zion. They refused to sing joyfully, hanging their harps on willow trees. Their captors demanded that they sing; those who imprisoned them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 1 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 7, 2022

We begin a series on the Restoration of Israel. This subject is most neglected, but it occupies much of the Major and Minor Prophets. This is the word of God and churches miss out when ministers neglect these great Old Testament Prophets.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - A STUDY OF THE MAJOR AND MINOR PROPHETS THE BOOK OF ISAIAH – PART 1 THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 1 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Almost every Old Testament prophet mentions the RESTORATION OF ISRAEL in his writings and some prophets ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:17, Zechariah 14:2, Isaiah 1:24-28, Daniel 2:35, Isaiah 2:1-4, Isaiah 4:1-6, Zechariah 13:8-9, Zechariah 12:4-5, Zechariah 14:1, Zechariah 14:3, Zechariah 12:6, Ezekiel 39:9-10, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O, To Be A Swallow Psalm 84 – A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

This beautiful Psalm written by one of the Sons of Korah and set to music, is a fervent desire to be with the Lord and in His presence. His whole being longs for the Lord, to be in His courts. It is a really edifying Psalm.

O, TO BE A SWALLOW Psalm 84 – A Psalm of the Sons of Korah My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. (Probably a musical or liturgical term) A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. PSALM 84 VERSE 1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! Verse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble, Trouble, Toil And Stubble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 27, 2019

A study in Psalm 50: 1 – 23

Psalm 50: 1 – 23 Trouble, trouble, toil and stubble A Psalm of Asaph. 1 The Mighty One, God the LORD, has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its going down. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God will shine forth. 3 Our God shall come and shall not keep silent; A fire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 13, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better learn who Jesus is.

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:18-29 October 15, 2017 It’s pretty easy to get a group of people into an argument. It’s not talking about politics . . . it’s about asking their opinions. It’s to ask the question . . . “What’s the greatest?” So, let’s get the debate going . . . What’s the greatest car ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2021

Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. As the Good News is announced, a new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people.

ISAIAH 52: 7–12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [REVELATION 19:5-9] Our passage in Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. The reference to the beautiful … feet of him that brings good tidings (Isa 52:7) is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15-17, Isaiah 52:12

Denomination: Baptist

Joel 1-3 (My Message Was Written During Covid)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

The Minor (small book) prophets are Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi and Joel. Hosea is 12 chapters

Hundreds of billions of locusts are swarming through parts of East Africa and South Asia in the worst infestation for a quarter of a century, threatening crops and livelihoods. https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-51618188 The Devastation of Locusts 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Joel, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2014

1) Peace from the Person of God (Isaiah 2:1-2), and 2) Peace through the saving Purpose of God (Isaiah 2:3-5)

(VIDEO INTRO: "Christmas Truce". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtkeaj-ubuQ) As the soldiers enjoyed a "Peace at Christmas" during WW I, the threat of the Assyrian army disrupted any notice of peace for the Israelis. Isaiah spoke out to Judah during the critical years of Assyrian expansion, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

Rejected

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 4: 1 – 22

Lamentations 4: 1 – 22 Rejected 1 How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The stones of the sanctuary are scattered at the head of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let's Get It Together

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

A fellowship that honors God is a fellowship that is centered around and sanctioned upon communal love and harmony one with another.

It’s obvious to anyone that has ever read this psalm, that the theme that leaps very obviously at one that is interwoven throughout the fabric of the verses of this short Psalm is the theme of unity. It is believed that this Psalm was written on or for the occasion of the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist