Sermons on Beth Shemesh:

A Mind Fixed On Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Consider Jesus who is greater than the prophets and angels and who was appointed by God. Fix your minds upon Him.

A MIND FIXED ON JESUS Have you ever found yourself fixated on a project, a person, a hobby or an idea? I tend to be the type of person that can easily become fixated on something. For example, this week we were doing some restructuring of the basement facilities. I found myself moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gideon: A Man Of Valor

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 15, 2012

Message about Gideon and his accomplishments.

Note: I would like to thank Wayne Dority for his message on Gideon, and Jamie Wright for the message The Devil's Worst Nightmare. Jdg 6:1-13 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, (2) and the hand of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Joshua An Introduction

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 17, 2010

An introduction to the Book of Joshua

The Book Of Joshua Study Introduction: Good morning, welcome and Happy Independence Day! How many of you have family plans for today – maybe a 4th of July cookout, or a trip to the beach? Good – the talk today is minimal and we should have you out by 4 – 5pm at the latest ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Helping Hands

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016

A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Half Acre That Makes Hell Tremble

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016

Jonathan had a vision that bridged the gap from defeat to victory.He decided it was time to step out for God, to give God a chance to do something. I hope his example will inspire us too.

THE HALF ACRE THAT MAKES HELL TREMBLE 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Sermon-Loving Dog 1. A minister delivered his sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning, which was about a third of the usual length of his sermons. 2. He explained, “I regret to inform you that my dog, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

King David And The Gibeonites: The Impact Of Sin On Generations Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

There is a problem, David prays, God quickly answers David, and let’s David know, it’s because of something that happened during the time of Saul. And now it’s David’s job to make it right.

If you look back at the last one hundred or so years of American history, you see several generations of people. There of course the traditionalists, we call them “the greatest generation” or “the silent generation” they are the Americans who fought World War II. They built on the accomplishments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1, 2 Samuel 21:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

In the previous sermon we talked about Elijah, who was Elisha’s predecessor.

We learned that Elisha followed Elijah everywhere he went. Elisha followed Elijah from Gilgal to Beth-el, to Jericho, to Jordan. Elijah asked Elisha to “Tarry here...” three times, but every time Elisha would say, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

In the previous sermon we talked about Elijah, who was Elisha’s predecessor.

We learned that Elisha followed Elijah everywhere he went. Elisha followed Elijah from Gilgal to Beth-el, to Jericho, to Jordan. Elijah asked Elisha to “Tarry here...” three times, but every time Elisha would say, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2022

Moses and the Israelites were commanded by God to establish courts of judges who were given full authority over the people of Israel

The Sanhedrin The Sanhedrin (Hebrew:'sitting together,' hence 'assembly' or 'council') was an assembly of either twenty-three or seventy-one elders (known as "rabbis" after the destruction of the Second Temple), appointed to sit as a tribunal in every city in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses The Unexpected

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Listens To Prayer

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Nov 17, 2020

God Listens to prayer, is able to respond to prayer, and moves when we pray "Thy Will be done" from Joshua 12 and the account of the sun standing still.

Sermon for Sunday, November 15, 2020 God listens to your prayers Have you ever had God answer a prayer? And not just a vague prayer where you said to yourself, “God, please don’t let it rain tomorrow?” and it didn’t? Well perhaps God answered that prayer for you, or perhaps it wasn’t supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying Any Stealthy Opposition Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 9, 2020

Jude references a wide range of sources, including Jewish literature and contemporary examples, to equip his readers to discern the “certain individuals” who have slipped into the church. His descriptions continue to give us discernment.

Message Jude 5-16 Identifying Any Stealthy Opposition We are going to start this message with a brief look at “divine inspiration” This is the term we use to describe how the divine Scripture is written by human authors. Two Bible passages are very important in this regard. Above all, you must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting The Best Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 8, 2008

Sermon looks at faith and challenges the church to expect God to be faithful because God is faithful. The church will memorize one verse each week and seek God in faith for changes in their lives. Acknowledgement: Series originally developed by Rick W

EXPECTING THE BEST 50 Days of Faith - Part 1 of 8 – Sept. 7th, 2008 We’re beginning a new series today called 50 Days of Faith. Have you ever thought ‘how do I get God’s approval?’ Is it by being more good than bad? No. By keeping the Ten Commandments? No. By being religious and going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29