Sermons on Bar Mizpah:

Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

God prospers us when we work at it.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Anointed King (1 Samuel 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 5, 2025

What can we learn from Saul's anointing as king? What does it mean that Jesus was called the anointed one? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 10.

Did God confirm Saul’s calling with signs along the way? Did God’s Spirit come over Saul? What signs confirm Jesus as the anointed one, the Messiah? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 10. Britain’s King Charles III was anointed with oil during his coronation ceremony in 2023. Did Samuel anoint Saul with olive ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

07. Samuel As Judge: Israel's Spiritual Revival Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

After years of spiritual compromise, Israel experiences a national revival under Samuel’s leadership. This chapter shows us that true revival requires repentance, obedience, and total reliance on God.

Samuel as Judge – Israel’s Spiritual Revival April 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 7 Introduction: Revival Comes Through Repentance Throughout history, nations and individuals have found themselves drifting away from God. Yet, in times of desperation, when ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Real Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2010

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 7: 1 – 14 The Real Heart Of The Matter 1 Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev, 2 when the people sent Sherezer, with Regem-Melech and his men, to the house of God, to pray ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of 2nd Chance And 3rd, And 4th, And .. Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 8, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 10

Judges 10: 1 – 18 The God of 2nd Chance And 3rd, And 4th, And .. After Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in the mountains of Ephraim. 2 He judged Israel twenty-three years; and he died and was buried in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

‘the Last Battle’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2023

'The Last Battle' - Joshua chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • the opponents of God’s people (ch 11 vs 1-5) • the display of God’s sovereignty (ch 11 vs 6-7) • the example of God’s servant (ch 11 vs 12&15) • the faithfulness of God (ch 12 vs 1-24) • the secret to victorious living (ch 12 vs 1-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When I saw the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Should We Be Fasting Today?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A Biblical study on fasting. Fasting may be one of the most neglected of the spiritual disciplines...Is fasting today a law or a privilige?

Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting What Are Spiritual Disciplines? -Practices which we use to draw ourselves into a stronger relationship with Christ -Discipline is something that does not come easily -Spiritual Disciplines do not stand alone -Spiritual disciplines do no good if we aren’t seeking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival And Evangelism Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

God pouring Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Come with fasting, weeping and mourning, don’t tear your clothing in grief, tear your hearts instead . . . then . . . I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Joel 2:12, 28, NLT). 2. Definition of revival: “God . . . pouring Himself on His people.” Revival verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:10, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed But Not Yet Approved – The Rise Of Saul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The rise of Saul teaches us a powerful lesson: God may anoint you today, but He watches your process before giving full approval.

ANOINTED BUT NOT YET APPROVED – THE RISE OF SAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 11:29, Proverbs 19:21, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 12:48, 1 Timothy 3:6 INTRODUCTION: The rise of Saul marks the beginning of a new dispensation in Israel—the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:4-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 3: "Asa"

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:4-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rest From The Struggle Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019

If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

(Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist