Sermons on Descendants Of Shem:

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

Father Abraham spoke to his “oldest servant of His house, who ruled over all…” This servant was his most reliable and faithful. Father Abraham gave to this servant the complete responsibility of finding the bride for his son.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE Perhaps the story of how you and your sweetheart met and fell in love is similar to mine. When it comes to meeting, dating and marrying that special someone (in our American culture) – we don’t do. Things quite like they did in Genesis 24. Actually our parents (probably) had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-87

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehovah Jireh The Lord Who Provides

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

This is one of the covenant names of God

Jehovah Jireh The Lord Who Provides In the Old Testament Jehovah-Jireh occurs only once in Gen 22:14. Genesis 22:14 (KJV) And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Genesis 22:14 (NKJV) And Abraham called the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals)

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

This is one of the covenant names of God

Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals) In the Old Testament we see another God’s covenant name of God which is Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals). Exodus 15:22-27 NKJV So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Killed Him

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus went willingly to His death for our sakes, to fulfill the covenant obligation God freely took on with Abraham.

We killed Him. O, I know the Roman procurator read the sentence, and Roman soldiers beat Jesus and crowned Him with thorns and hammered in the nails. They were what philosophers would call the “efficient cause” of Christ’s death. But Adam and Eve and David and Caligula and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Come And See Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 17, 2011

Christianity is experiential. Jesus invites John's disciples to come and see. He invites us to come and see, also. When we look expecting to see Jesus we see him all around us. The Holy Spirit transforms us and excites us when we see Jesus.

John 1:29-42 “Come and See” INTRODUCTION In a few moments, we’re going to flash a picture on the screen. I’d like you to count how many saguaro cactus there are in the picture. We’ll give you ten seconds to count them. Are you ready? [Show picture] Now, can you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Ready, It’s Here

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2010

Hear the setting, Barren... have not borne...have not labored... desolate. This was written as Israel was in her exile. Israel had been destitute, (disgraced as a woman without children.) However, the prophet calls for singing because the Lord had promise

This is dedicated to all of us who are seniors, to all of you who know seniors, and to all of you who will become seniors. It pays to be able to laugh about it when you are! "WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!" The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded to know where her Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Baptize Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus told John that it was the right thing to do and event hough John didn’t understand it, he obeyed Jesus.

We noted last week that John the Baptist baptized with water to prepare people for the coming Messiah Jesus Christ and to teach them about the good news of ultimate forgiveness of sins. We will read in our passage today that the Messiah Jesus Christ Himself was baptized by John. Why did John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Only Got As Far As Haran

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 25, 2010

How Terah's partial obedience cost him dearly

There is a popular saying that goes “It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive”. We often hear it quoted in various circumstances. But is it true? Is it sometimes better to arrive than to travel hopefully? Terah lived in the great city of Ur. This was a large, important and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why I Believe In The Rapture

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Scriptures to back the belief in the rapture

The rapture and the tribulation is an event that will take place sometime in the near future. 1 Thess. 4:13-18-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorr as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Chosen Sacfirice Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Do you carry a burden today? Is life an up hill struggle? Would you be willing to surrender your life as a sacrifice to please God?

The Chosen Sacrifice Genesis 17:15-27 Hebrews 5:1 Last week I introduced you to the Patriarchs with Please Pass the Patriarchs. The sermon title was to reference the fact that the Patriarchs provide the spice to our collective religious history. We learned that God called Abram out of Ur or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behold!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013

God wants us to see and understand the things he says. We must BEHOLD!

1. Deuteronomy 11.26-27 2. "Behold" -- Perceive; approve; consider; discern; make to enjoy; take heed to; have respect for; implies visually seeing * [Use glasses in order to see better and appreciate art, etc. * God has used visual aids to help us behold his actions -- Fiery and Cloudy Pillars; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

" NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram Vs. Lot

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confessions Of An Angel

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 23, 2014

The angel Gabriel confesses to Mary, the true reason she is having a Son born into the world.

Luke 1:26–33 (NLT) In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Return Trip That Was Diverted

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016

Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible