Sermons on Earl Ephraim:

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters 4-7 b. As we considered "God’s Punishment for Israel" in chap

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Stirring In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2019

It is a mystery, but our unchangeable God wants us to understand that He is not without compassion.

A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers us a unique view of the tenderness of the LORD toward His people (Hosea 11:1a). Moses reminded the people that the LORD ‘did not set His love upon’ them for any ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua Part 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 30, 2023

Footnotes by biblegateway.com, notes by Marilyn Hickey

Canaan Divided among the Tribes; God's geographical guidance; lots for the land 13 Now Joshua was old and advanced in years when the Lord said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and very much of the land remains to be possessed. 2 This is the land that remains: all the regions of the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"So, What Now?"

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2003

After the ascension and before Pentecost, the disciples seemed to have the attitude "so, what do we do now?"

Title: "So, What Now?" Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction In the days following the Ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples seemed to have the attitude, "So, what do we do now?" QUOTE: William P Barker wrote, "If the last mighty act of God had been the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

Your Physical Provision-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Analysis Of Confusion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004

God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011

When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Month Of Developing Myself

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you 23 For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-21, 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You're Winning, Watch Your Back

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2004

A reminder to look out for the Devil’s attacks in the church when the Lord is blessing.

WHEN YOU’RE WINNING, WATCH YOUR BACK Judges 7:19-8:21 - Read Judges 7:19-25 Can you imagine the victory Gideon and the Israelites enjoyed that day? God sent Gideon and 300 men of Israel to fight against the Midianites, an army of 135,000. The odds against Israel were outstanding. It was 450 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2016

The analysis of the concept of trust as set forth in Isaiah 7:1-17 shows us that we should always trust God and not ourselves.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam became king. However, he was unable to retain leadership of the north, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2016

The analysis of the concept of trust as set forth in Isaiah 7:1-17 shows us that we should always trust God and not ourselves.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam became king. However, he was unable to retain leadership of the north, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2010

Today we enjoy the CROSS blessing as we don’t have to make daily burnt offerings for our sins and have been given the Holy Spirit to stay permanently till Christ returns. Let us not hesitate to pass on the CROSS blessing to others who still haven’t receiv

Opening illustration: A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing that his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trumpet Signals (Numbers 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2024

When were trumpets were used by God? Will they be used again? Let's look at Numbers 10.

Did trumpets have great significance in ancient Israel, and will they again have great meaning at Christ’s return? Should our pilgrimage be systematic or disorderly? Let’s examine Numbers 10. What were God’s purposes for trumpets in ancient Israel? Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, “Make two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strife Among Brethren Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Strife among brethren causes more destruction than external enemies and weakens the testimony of God’s people.

STRIFE AMONG BRETHREN3 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 12 Judges 12:4–6 – “Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Success Of This Attack [judges 7.21-7.25] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2019

And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.

Chapter 26 The Success of This Attack [Judges 7.21-7.25] Scripture 21 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. 22 And the three hundred , and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist