Sermons on Ammonites:

Flaws, Failures And Faith Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 11, 2015

Our past does not define us, God redeems us. Our mistakes do not define us, God teaches us. Our faith in God defines us, God uses us.

All of us have them. Some of us have more than others. • There are those who are crippled by them, others can rise above them and continue to live with confidence. But all of us have them. • What am I talking about? Flaws and failures. Our imperfections and mistakes. Flaws ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Saul, Pt. 2

HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 6, 2003

Saul, Pt. 2

HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When You Dont Know What To Do

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

JEHOSHAPHAT WAS AT HIS WITS END..he was fearful of the powerful three nations marching against him. What he did to acheive victory is a pattern for us when we just dont know what to do!!!

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO We are usually taught that to find God’s will we should pray, study the Scriptures, listen to the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, seek Christian counsel, and analyze the circumstances. But what happens when there is no angelic visitation, no audible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon - Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 5, 2024

While rejection is painful, its purpose is planned. God often uses man's rejection to redirect his people back into His will for their lives.

Subject: Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination Text: Judges 11:1-11 “Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also had several sons, and when these half-brothers grew up, they chased Jephthah off the land. “You will not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Psalm 75:6-7, Proverbs 4:5-6, Psalm 40:1-3, Isaiah 53:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Revival That Is Complete

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

After the people of Israel experienced revival, Nehemiah lead them in a way that would complete their revival.

A Revival that Is Complete Nehemiah 13:1-31 ***For Revival to be completed in Israel, Nehemiah had to govern God’s people with firm leadership. The same is true if revival is to happen in our churches today. I. The Restoration of Exclusion in God’s House(v. 1-9) a. Exclusion of worldly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Terrorist: Nahash "The Snake”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2019

God's people got into trouble because of compromise. Nahash (Snake) of Ammon planned to gouge out their right eyes, but Saul, strengthened by righteous anger and the Spirit defeated him. We should get mad too!

THE ORIGINAL TERRORIST: Nahash “The Snake” 1 Sam. 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer in the country had a watermelon patch, and upon inspection he discovered that some of the local kids had been helping themselves to a feast. The farmer thought of ways to discourage this profit-eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are You Fighting Against Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2015

When conflicts arise, ask these two questions: What is at stake, and what is in your heart?

Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the wise man's home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You're absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abortion Is Killing Those God Values More Than The Whole World!

Contributed by John Wright on Jan 25, 2010

Abortion is to those of extreme value and based upon unbiblical reasons and taking the lives of those that God views as truly profitable to Him.

INTRODUCTION 1. Let’s open our bible to Psalm 127:3. 2. Abortion! Before we read our selected passage we want to ask a few questions about the matter of abortion. (1) Is abortion a woman’s right, or is abortion the murder of the innocent? (2) Is abortion something that society ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleansing Brings Revival

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 22, 2020

Making a mockery of the things of God and not being truly committed to Him, will leave you separated and on the outside looking in on the Day of Judgement.

Nehemiah 13:1-9--On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses so that the people could hear [its words], and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite could ever enter the assembly of God, 2 because they did not meet the Israelites with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-9, Galatians 6:7-8, Ezekiel 33:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Jepthah-- A Hero Or A Zero?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 26, 2015

Have you ever had a person in your life who made you wander if he was a good influence or a bad influence? There are things that have to be weighed out to make a right judgment. Some things may not be as they seem to the casual observer. God knows.

JEPHTHAH- "whom God sets free" No time to be idle or enveloped in a pity party. Heb. 11:32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Central Reading ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Tried Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31

Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31 I tried Lord 13 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, 2 because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water but hired Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel