Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Fool’s Gold Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Look at the pictures on the screen. Which one shows real gold, and which one shows fool’s gold, also known as pyrite? Pyrite is usually found as angular pieces and is brittle.

Look at the pictures on the screen. Which one shows real gold, and which one shows fool’s gold, also known as pyrite? Pyrite is usually found as angular pieces and is brittle. Thin pieces of pyrite will break with pin pressure, while gold ore will bend or dent because it’s very soft. Still, the two ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust God Not Gold

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023

Sickening to watch people wear surplus of gold on their neck, yardstick to measure success should be exemplary character and strong mind rather than gold and wealth.

TRUST GOD NOT GOLD Job 31:24 “If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security,’…..then these also would be sins to be judged, for I would have been unfaithful to God on high.” There is a kind of obsession for gold these days, in places like South India gold and diamonds ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Messiah And His Bride

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 45: 1 – 17

Psalm 45: 1 – 17 The Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Song Of Loves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2018

Both Psalm 45:6-7 and Hebrews 1:8-9 address Jesus as God, yet distinguish Jesus from God.

A SONG OF LOVES. Psalm 45:1-2; Psalm 45:6-9. The mysterious word in the title of this Psalm, ‘Shoshannim’, may refer to a six-stringed instrument, or to the scattering of roses or lilies around the nuptial bed: what we might call confetti today. The word ‘Maschil’ may be a musical reference, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-2, Psalm 45:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecration

Contributed by Vladimir Lukyanov on Oct 8, 2002

And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?

*** This sermon was written and preached by my pastor John Clapp *** Permission to use it was granted. He can be reached at pastorjohn@lakewebs.net Intro 1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 45 - Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2022

Psalm 45 is a magnificent Psalm, one of the Messianic ones. This one worships the beauty of the King and covers His glory. It is deep and full of worship.

Psalm 45 For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. Ron Ferguson 2021 ronaldf@aapt.net.au You will notice a title to this Psalm, and the word “shoshannim” means lilies and it is probable referring to the shape of the musical instrument ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 19:11-13, Hebrews 1:8-9, John 19:38-40, Exodus 30:22-29, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ephesians 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All Yours Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 26, 2003

Learning to give all that we have to God in worship and praise

1 Then King David said to the whole assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great, because this palatial structure is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God—gold for the gold work, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2010

Building Salomon's Temple was a BHAG we look at what type of giving was required.

The Big things Last week I spoke about the little things, the minutia, the details. In that case it was the details that would have been involved in supporting Jesus and his disciples. And I looked at Luke 8:1-3. In particular the verse that said Luke 8:2-3 Among them were Mary Magdalene, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 22: 15 – 30

Job 22: 15 – 30 The Wonderful Counselor 15 Will you keep to the old way which wicked men have trod, 16 who were cut down before their time, whose foundations were swept away by a flood? 17 They said to God, ‘Depart from us! What can the Almighty do to them?’ 18 Yet He filled ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:15-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Consecrated Ones Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 2, 2009

Isaiah’s prophecy reveals that God will accomplish His will - with or without us.

Take your Bibles and open them to Isaiah Chapter 13 as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophecies regarding the “Day of the Lord”. In his first 12 chapters, Isaiah deals primarily with God’s judgment against Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness to Him. But now in Chapter 13, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Acquaint Thyself

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003

Strong relationship built by continuing fellowship The blessing of knowing God

Job 22:21-30 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know The Father

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

building a personal relationship with God

Job 22:21-30 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oil Of Gladness

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

the oil of gladness is for everyone---The Holy Spirit

THE OIL OF GLADNESS 3-8-09 Ps 45:7-9 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why All The Hubbub, Bub? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2016

A study of the book of Job 28: 1 – 28

Job 28: 1 – 28 Why All The Hubbub, Bub? 1 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness, and searches every recess for ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Going For The Gold (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

This sermon examines the lives of several prominent O.T. people (Lot, David, Achan, etc.) to see how coveting almost destroyed them.

October 1, 2000 Exodus 20:17 “Going for the gold!” (part 2) INTRODUCTION Last week, we began our look at the last of the 10 Commandments – “Thou shalt not covet”. We said that coveting is that overwhelming desire that we have to possess what belongs to someone else. It may be that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist