Sermons on Zephaniah: showing 31-45 of 924

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact I: Humility - Learned From Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a revival of humility in a day when pride runs rampant in a godless society. Zephaniah shows why we need humility, how we get it, and what there is to be gained by it.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT I: HUMILITY - Learned from Zephaniah If you know baseball, you know that major league players are developed at the minor league level. The goal of every player in the minors is to make it to the majors. There’s a lot to be learned in ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:12-15, Zephaniah 2:1-3, Zephaniah 3:11-12

Redemption Of The Faithful Remnant

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 15, 2018

Zephaniah delivers a prophecy of redemption to the faithful remnant of Israel, scattered by her enemies.

December 16, 2018 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Redemption of the Faithful Remnant Folks, I read through the lectionary readings for today and honestly felt drawn from preparing yet another Christmas sermon. And then lo and behold, I read the Old Testament reading of Zephaniah 3:14-20. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgement Upon Judah Part 3.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 7, 2016

The prevailing theme of Zephaniah’s prophetic message (610/15BC) is of coming judgement, the Day of the Lord. Which is two sided it brings punishment but it also brings praise and hope to a remnant of Gods people.

Zephaniah 3:1-8 Judgement upon Jerusalem and its officials (1) Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of Josiah (640-602 BC) who was 8 years old when he began his reign and reigned for 31 years, he was a pious king who brought much reforms to Judah around 620 onwards ( 2Kings; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010

Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 12, 2003

Zephaniah makes it clear that there is are consequences for the sin of leaving God out of our lives.

TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES “Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the oppressive city! She heeded no voice; she accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the Lord; she did not draw near to her God.” Zephaniah 3:1-2 THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF JERUSALEM IN ZEPHANIAH’S ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-2, Zephaniah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How God Restores Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009

Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

God In The City

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014

A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Rejoice

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2015

This song of rejoicing is not only one in which the people of the LORD are exhorted to raise their voices, but also one in which the LORD Himself participates.

A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their covenant God against Judah and Jerusalem in particular (Zephaniah 1:4). ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Silence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2020

The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

A CALL TO SILENCE. Zephaniah 1:7; Zephaniah 1:12-18. Speaking during the reign of king Josiah of Judah, Zephaniah spends a lot of energy outlining a universal judgment against the whole earth (Zephaniah 1:1-3), INCLUDING Judah and Jerusalem (Zephaniah 1:4-6). “Hold thy peace,” he cries, “for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Banquet

Contributed by Steve Steve on Oct 27, 2002

The text of Zephaniah chapter three under the pretext of God’s goodness to us now and at the day of judgement

Brother Mike shared with us this week several key things that first of all we absolutely needed to hear. Second they were some very real truths about our own mindsets. He shared with us and we all agreed how we felt so wonderful when we were in God’s presence, but that it didn’t have to be ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Nigel Daly on Dec 14, 2015

Zephaniah offers powerful hope for the future: hope of forgiveness, hope of freedom from fear, hope of salvation and hope of love

Sermon - Zephaniah 3 v14-20 How hopeful are you for the future? According to a survey of British people at the end of 2014 only 34% of us thought 2015 would be better than 2014 with 42% expecting it to be the same and 18% expecting it to be worse. How hopeful are you for the future? Maybe the news ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's passionate commitment to His people, promising restoration, joy, and blessings, as revealed in the book of Zephaniah. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to find ourselves in the comforting embrace of fellowship and the shared pursuit of understanding God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because there is a message, a divine whisper that is meant ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Topics: Joy, Blessed

The Hope That Comes From Salvation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 16, 2017

This is the 27th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#27] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM SALVATION Zephaniah 3:16 Introduction: This sermon series has been based on the 3rd chapter and 16th verse of each book of the Bible; but the base of this series is John 3:16. John 3:16 gives us hope because it explains to us ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tough And Tender Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 18, 2021

God’s love is tender, but it’s also tough. God is a God of justice as well as a God of mercy, and it’s from both that God deals with His people. In Zephaniah’s prophecy, we see both sides of God’s love, the toughness in judgment, and tenderness in His mercy.

Tough and Tender Love Book of Zephaniah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvl8jnGnUyY Bill Johnson was a young man from California whose sole thrill was stealing cars. Eventually he was caught and at his sentencing, the judge did something very unusual. The judge didn’t send Bill to jail, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:2, Zephaniah 3:3-4, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2008

To show the conditions before, the condemnation by and the comfort in the Day of the Lord.

Zephaniah The Day of the Lord Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7 Introduction: I would dare say that not one person in a thousand has heard a message from the book of Zephaniah. This little prophecy just three chapters long is one of the most overlooked passages of Scripture in all God’s Word. Unquoted from ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist