Sermons on amnon and tamar: showing 631-645 of 937

Crisis Management

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 26, 2005

How to respond to crisis in one’s life biblically.

Crisis Management 2 Chr 20:1-22 1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Sea. It is already in Hazazon Tamar" (that is, En ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's List Of People Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 10, 2006

God uses all kinds of people to accomplish his purposes.

The first 16 verses of Matthew might seem like a Biblical wasteland for some of you. Some of the names might not be familiar to you and they are hard to pronounce. For those of you who read the Bible through, I don’t know how long it takes you to read these verses. And if you don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 7, 2009

Exposition of Luke 1:26-38 about Mary a highly favored one, and about Jesus THE highly favored One

Text: Luke 1:26-38, Title: Highly Favored, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/6/09 A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Luke is writing to Theophilus probably from Caesarea while Paul is in prison, after gaining first hand accounts of these events. The Angel of the Lord had just come (well, six ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worship

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2014

What is "Worship"? How do we see worship lived out in the life of Jehoshaphat? How are we instructed to worship?

O worship the King - All glorious above And gratefully sing - His wonderful love Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise I will worship with all of my heart I will praise You with all of my strength I will seek You all of my days - I will follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 28, 2011

What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend. You don’t have to panic. You don’t have to give up. You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist.

FACING THE IMPOSSIBLE What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend: You don’t have to panic! You don’t have to give up! You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist! Let us read our text today. Exo ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-30, Exodus 14:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Useless Information? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2012

A study of the book of Genesis 25: 12-18

Genesis 25: 12-18 Useless Information? 12 Now this is the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. 13 And these were the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Count The Cost Of Quitting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015

Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revealing Redemption Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015

Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Then God Showed Up!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 4, 2013

Its not about what you feel, its never going to be about what you feel, so stop trying once and for all making it about the way you feel. Make it about what you know, what you know God is capable of! And what's God capable of....EVERYTHING!!!

Then God showed up! Psalm 68:1-10 MSG. 1-4. Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries, run for the hills! Gone like a puff of smoke, like a blob of wax in the fire— one look at God and the wicked vanish. When the righteous see God in action they’ll laugh, they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: The Power Of The Little

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2017

There is a special promise to those faithful in the little things. Little things could open the doors to greater things... This SMALL open door could be the opportunity to the heart of God.

CHOICES? THE HARVEST OF LITTLE BITS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. CHOICES AND ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Here! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 20, 2021

Based on Matthew 1:23 - Encourages the hearers to know that Jesus is with us no matter what we face in life.

“JESUS IS HERE!” Matthew 1:23 FBCF – 12/19/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – How do you prepare for those moments when life crumbles & caves in? - When freakishly powerful, rare Dec tornadoes tear through your town, your home, & your life & change the landscape forever - When sickness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:1-16, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jochebed & Miriam Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 23, 2022

3400 YEARS OF MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO YOU ALL! [Excitedly] I HAD THIS GREAT IDEA FOR A MESSAGE TODAY – I WAS GOING TO CALL IT “MOSES, JESUS & ME!” WHAT DO WE HAVE IN COMMON? ALL THREE OF US HAD MOTHERS WHO RAISED TROUBLEMAKERS! SO I SAID TO MY WIFE, “WHAT DO YOU THINK, HON – IS THAT A GREAT IDEA OR WHAT?!” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 1:8-12, Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 2:1-10