Sermons on Descendants Of Shem:

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 29, 2022

Paul writes the sovereignty of God in reference to the Gentiles and Jews place of the Gentiles in the overall redemption plan of God. God has called many from the gentiles to show his mercy. But many Jews are left out.

Romans 9:19-33 Sovereignty of God Romans 9:19-26 God’s sovereignty over Gentiles Paul writes the place of the Gentiles in the overall redemption plan of God. God has called many from the gentiles to show his mercy. They became the objects of God’s mercy. Here the most important theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33

Denomination: Methodist

Adversity Can Lead To Success

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2016

Joseph understood that he was not the author of his success. He worked hard and obeyed the Lord. God did the rest. God’s presence with Joseph was linked to his commitment to God. Similarly, God’s presence with us is linked to our commitment to Him.

Have you ever heard the saying that “hell has no fury like a woman scorned?” Well, we have a perfect example of this in the reading we heard from Genesis 39:1-23 a few minutes ago. Even though Joseph was a slave in Egypt, he showed great faith and righteousness, and even though he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Something Strange Is Happening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2024

There is a great silence on earth today; a great silence and stillness.

Holy Saturday 2024 Whenever we pray the ancient “Apostles Creed,” we say something like “He [Christ] descended into hell.” And then we profess faith in Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Is there Scriptural basis for this profession of Christ being in a state or place called hell after His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Catholic

Stephen's Message, Pt. 1 - Journeys Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 5, 2003

Stephen begins his message by talking about Abraham and Joseph

Stephen’s Message, Pt. 1 – Journeys of Faith Acts 6:15 – 7:16 Jeff Hughes – May 4, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Stephen’s faith in God and his walking it out placed him in harm’s way. Stephen boldly stood up for his faith in front of the Grecian Jews at the Freedman’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel - Hated Among The Nations (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

Part 2 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the hatred of Israel by the nations, their date with destiny, Jesus’ def

Israel Hated (Part 2 of 3) Israel was recognized as an independent nation on May 14, 1948. The Arabian nations promised to “drench the soil with Jewish blood” if this recognition were to be acknowledged by the world. The day after recognition, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq invaded Israel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-13, Ezekiel 37:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004

How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

To Those That Are Obedient

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 14, 2004

When can we be assured of blessings? What are they based on? They most assuredly come from God but they are entirely based upon a life of obedience. If you’re looking for blessings, then you should also be obedient to His Word for your life.

To Those that are Obedient I. Introduction Obedience to God is the key to living a life of faith and uprightness before Him. Obedience can be defined as compliance, agreement, submission, respect, duty, conformity, while the opposite of obedience is simply non or dis of all those words that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Passing The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 5, 2012

In order to pass the test of faith we have to trust God completely

Passing the Test of Faith Text: Gen. 22:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A small boy came home from school and went straight to his room to pray. His mother had never seen her son do this, so she listened outside his door. She heard him praying softly and then saying, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo", ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Choose Life!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007

In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

“I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyous Prediction Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 19, 2011

Continuing our Christmas series on joy we begin in Genesis Chapter 3 and follow the revelation of God, through the book of Isaiah, of the Messiah He will bring to restore His creation to Himself.

Joy Series, Part 3 Genesis 3:15 – Isaiah 53:12 Introduction “A Joyous Prediction” Want to share with you a photo I found this week, “King Size Bed” - Recap of last 2 week’s messages: - 1. What steals joy the fastest? The afflictions others bring upon us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Building God's Kingdom

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Aug 26, 2007

This sermon compares the building of the city of Babel in Genesis 11 with the building of the Kingdom of God as described in Acts 1-2 to demonstrate the requirements of building God’s kingdom.

God Is Building God’s Kingdom Have you ever wanted to be part of a really unified community of people? Part of a community that planned and worked together to make something really significant? Part of a community that other people would look at and say, “Hey, I like what you’re doing – I want to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Wonder What To Do Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2012

What should I do? 1. When God is silent, we have to learn to wait on the Lord (vs. 1). 2. When God speaks: Bow (vs. 1-3), Believe (vs. 2-8), Become (vs. 5-6 & 15-16). 3. When God asks for a sign, show your dedication to the Lord (vs. 9-14).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 8: When You Wonder What to Do Genesis 17:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Did you ever say the wrong thing to your boss, and then wonder, “What should I do?” -Did you ever say the wrong thing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Omnipotent Attributes Of God (5 Of 10)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

In the sermons dealing with the attributes of God we have talked about the fact that God is love, jealous, immutable, holy, omniscient, and omnipresent.

Today, as we continue to search the scriptures to know more about the God of the Bible, we want to focus our attention on God's omnipotence. What do we mean when we say that GOD IS OMNIPOTENT? • We mean that the God of the Bible HAS ALL POWER! • We mean that His power is not limited as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

Higher Priesthood Of Melchizedek Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2022

Melchizedek was one of those puzzling people in the Bible who appears only briefly but is mentioned again as an example of holiness and righteous living.

Higher priesthood of Melchizedek Let us dive into his biblical story and relevance for Christians today! Who was Melchizedek, mentioned in the Old and New Testaments? How was he a priest of God Most High? Why did Abram (Abraham) give him a tithe? Melchizedek Higher Priesthood of Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist