Sermons on Conversion Of Israel:

08. The Demand For A King: Israel Rejecting God’s Kingship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

In 1 Samuel 8, Israel insists on having a human king, rejecting God’s rule over them. They thought they knew what was best, but their request would lead to spiritual and national consequences.

The Demand for a King: Israel Rejecting God’s Kingship April 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: When We Think We Know Better Than God In the early 20th century, Henry Ford revolutionized transportation with the Model T. But as competitors ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Wrestling With God (Genesis 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2024

Do we wrestle with God in prayer or do we give up? Let's look at Genesis 32.

Jacob’s name meant a heel catcher, someone who gets ahead by slowing someone else down. God had prophesied to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger, but Jacob took the inheritance and the blessing by tricking his brother. Was his suffering under a wage-cheating father-in-law a good lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Edom (Genesis 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2024

Do we want to be like Edom or Israel? Let's examine Genesis 36.

Esau married Canaanite wives (Genesis 26:34-35). His descendants refused the Exodus Israelites safe passage (Numbers 20:21; 21:4). Yet, God commanded Israel to treat them kindly (Deuteronomy 23:7). Israel ruled them for a time (1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:14). Prophets prophesied against them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 50 (Nasb 1995)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 28, 2026

footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Death of Israel 50 Then Joseph fell on his father’s face, and wept over him and kissed him. 2 Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel. 3 Now forty days were [a]required for [b]it, for [c]such is the period required for embalming. And ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Divided Kingdom (After Solomon)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 9, 2026

c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Kingdom Split: ~945 BC Judah (South) — Capital: Jerusalem — 2 tribes Israel (North) — Capital: Samaria — 10 tribes (B = Bad king, G = Good king — as indicated on the chart) Kings of Judah (South) King Moral Reign (BC) Biblical References Rehoboam B 945–928 1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Rejecting And Forgetting God As King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To highlight the importance of recognizing and honoring God as our ultimate King, using the example of the Israelites' rejection of God's kingship, and the consequences that followed.

Good morning, church family! I hope you're all safe and well. Today, we're going to delve into a critical moment in Israel's history when they rejected God as their King and demanded a human king. We'll be focusing on 1 Samuel 8, where we see the Israelites' rejection of God's kingship, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:6-9

Topics: New King, Israel

No Jesus, No Change

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Need for Christ

The early Church believed that God was energizing them by his own personal presence. The Spirit was given so that individual believers, and still more the believers when joined together for corporate worship, would take up their responsibilities as God’s eyes and ears, his hands and his feet, to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leader

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Coal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Isaiah was humbled when he found himself in the presence of God. The seraphim touched his lips with LIVE COAL, and the experience exposed him, purified him and prepared him.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LIVE COAL Isaiah 6:1-8 (emphasis 6) Prepared for Delivery at the Southwestern Christian College Annual Lectureship, Terrell, Texas Wednesday Evening at 7:15, November 26, 2008 Graham-Kennedy-Farmer Auditorium PRELIMINARIES President Evans, Vice Presidents Maxwell, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Understanding Of God's Plan For Israel Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 11:16-36.

Romans Series # 46 July 10, 2002 Title: A Biblical Understanding of God’s Plan for Israel Part 2 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 11 of Romans as we continue with message #46 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Even though he was called "a man after God's own heart", a one night stand with a woman named, Bathsheba. When she announces that she is pregnant, David panicked. Panic usually causes poor decisions. Some thoughts from Rev. Charles Swindall

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “You Are The Man” We have been studying a man who lived 3000 years ago, who was a great man, who served a great nation, under a great God, with great passion. His name was David. Keep in mind that sixty-two ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

9th Century Israel Or The End Of All Things? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 28, 2015

Joel's prophecy causes some confusion for interpreters because it seems, and is, a description of two very different events. Very different, yes, but very related, also. See for yourself.

2. History and Prophecy. The book of Joel There are two portions of Scripture that I believe need our further scrutiny on the subject of locusts. Actually the subject is Bible prophecy, a favorite of mine for sure. The first portion is the prophecy of Joel. I quote here from a former blog of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story Chapter 6- Wandering- Israel On A Road Trip

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2014

The nation was about to enter the Promised Land when they decided to not trust their GPS (God Positioned Satellite). That cost them a 40 year detour!

INTRODUCTION • CAT HERDING VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • How many of you remember those road trips when you were a child, or do you remember taking your children on a road trip? • For me it was the five hour trips to Arma, KS to visit my grandparents and my cousins and my aunt and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ