Sermons on Feasts Of Israel:

(Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Pain Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 21, 2005

Learn about God giving courage to those who needed to try their faith as he prepares a leader to rescue Israel from slavery to sin and as a picture of God rescuing us from sin as well.

Exodus means "exit, or departure." Exodus is a book of rescues, reintroductions, intercession, and second chances. In it we see God rescue Israel from the evil rulers of Egypt after they intercede - but we also see him rescue Moses from death - multiple times. And we see that despite our own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Appropriating God's Promise

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007

The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caught Between The Pharoah And The Deep Red Sea

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

There are times in our lives when we, like the children of Israel, face a Red Sea crossing. There are several things we need to do that will enable us to cross the Red Sea’s in our lives..

Caught Between the Pharaoh and the Deep Red Sea EXODUS 14:10 – 31 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Ever felt you were “Painted in a corner?” Did it seem that there was “No way out?” Have you ever felt like you were between a rock and a hard place? • Financial ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your Rock Pile

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2004

Israel was commanded to pile 12 stones after they crossed over Jordan as a memorial to God’s deliverance. What kind of rocks are we piling up as a memorial for future generations should Jesus tarry?

BUILDING YOUR ROCK PILE Joshua 3:14-17; 4:1-7 Life is a journey. With each passing day we are drawing nearer to the time when we must cross over Jordan, the river of death. As I grow older I cannot help but think about what that day will be like. What will that passage from this life into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Willing To Go Forth?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 4, 2003

Do we spend too much time trying to resurrect what God has already taken from us? The children of Israel face the tough decision to go forth! What about you?

ARE YOU WILLING TO GO FORTH? JOSHUA 1: 1-5. ONE OF THE MATCHLESS POINTS OF GENIUS AND BEAUTY OF THE BIBLE IS FOUND IN ITS CAPACITY TO BE PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE. THIS IS TO SAY, OFTEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND IN A SIMPLE WAY TO MANY OF THE COMPLEX AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger In Asking

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 10, 2003

Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story.

THE DANGER IN ASKING I Samuel 8:5 Pray Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story. Most people think George Washington was the first president of the United ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:5

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

"It's Time For A Name Change"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 5, 2004

In this text Jacob’s name would be changed from Jacob to Israel. Jacob would prevail with God and have the power of God upon his life. Perhaps it is time for you to have a "name change."

Text: Gen 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Asking And Believing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009

Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Divine Complaint Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2013

Israel had failed God and God wanted repentance and reconciliation from them, but all He was getting was rejection and rebellion. Here God lays out yet another Divine Complaint against the nation...

Hosea 8 [HCSB] May 29, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about serving/obeying ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2013

The sermon touches on the journey of the maji that journeyed from so far to see the King of Israel, they had to have perseverance that give them strength to begin, power to be persistant, pressure to pursue, and push to finish the journey.

Matthew 2:1-12 1. What is Perseverance? A. Perseverance is having a Beginning • Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" • Magi had to say today we begin our journey I say today I begin a new Journey • Vs 1. MagiA from the east came to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Point: Revival Or Wrath

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 8, 2013

America is at a moral breaking point similar to those reached by Israel at various points in her history. These breaking points were either followed by revival or God's judgment. Will America learn from the lessons of history?

One of the greatest revivals in American history happened right here in Kentucky. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Cane Ridge Revival that took place not too far from here in Bourbon County in the early 1800’s. It has been described as the largest and most famous camp meeting of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Very Naughty Figs..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 9, 2004

When you give a lesson in MEANESS to a critter or a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson. The same goes for the children of Israel as they discovered the truth behind the "Naughty figs.." let’s examine it together!

Introduction What a contrast. I can hear Israel now, "We’ve been called many things, but, naughty figs, that takes the cake..." Jeremiah was his name. Called tyo proclaim the message that Judah would be destroyed by a foe from the north. God promised that he would protect Jeremiah as he became ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Unrepentant Pharisee & The Repentant Sinner Woman”

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guest would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving the honored guess a kiss on the cheek to show honor and as

“THE UNREPENTANT PHARISEE & THE REPENTANT SINNER WOMAN” LUKE 7: 29-31==32-50 12-06-08 Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guess would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:29-50

Denomination: Baptist