Sermons on Hazor:

Deborah — Judge-Prophetess-Warrior

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 30, 2021

The biblical Deborah could have rightly called herself—judge, prophetess, warrior, minstrel, or faithful follower of God—she chose to call herself a mother.

The Biblical Deborah Deborah's biblical story is one of the few which featured female abilities and leadership. It is a wonderful example of how God can use any person who wants to be His servant. In fact, He even used people like Jonah who resist God at every turn, and John who argued with the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:8, Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Failure Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Empthiness Of Good Feeling

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004

Just feeling good is not what is all about

"People are just about as happy as they’re willing to be." -- Abraham Lincoln "Don’t mistake pleasures for happiness. They’re a different breed of dog." -- Josh Billings "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -- Eleanor Roosevelt "The problem with the rat race is that even ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lone Ranger And Tonto Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 27, 2012

The third character Sketch from the Bobk of Judges that looks at our gifts and the giftings of others.

Introduction: On January 30, 1933, Tonto made his first appearance on the Lone Ranger Radio Show on WXYZ Detroit. Tonto was a Potawatomie tribesman who found John Reid dying after he and other Texas Rangers had been ambushed. He nursed the wounded man back to health. When John Reid vowed to clean ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Sisera And His Chariots

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

There are those, even among God's people, who depend on their own strength for success. Sisera and is charioteers discover that even great military might is no match for almighty God. And it's no match for the rest of us, either.

Sisera and His Chariots Judges 4:1-4; 12-17 Sisera had it made, he must admit. He was general over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan. He had risen through the ranks and now he was General of the Army. And not just any army; he had 900 iron chariots at his disposal, far more than anyone else in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judges (Barak) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In the second sermon in this series we see Barak defied the will of God, depended on the word of God, and delighted in the worship of God.

Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Barak) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/13/2014 Ever heard the expression—He really dropped the ball!? Sure you have. We use it all the time to describe someone who failed to follow through on an assignment ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Prophet From Tekoa Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2022

Amos 1:1-2; 7:10-17 shows us a call to speak for God.

Scripture Today I am beginning a study in the book of Amos in a sermon series I am calling, “A Prophet for Today.” I hope that we shall see how relevant this prophet of God is for us today in a sermon titled, “The Prophet from Tekoa.” Let us read about the prophet from Tekoa in Amos 1:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Song Of Deborah And Barak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2018

Deborah and Barak cooperated in fighting the battle and also in praising the Lord . Their song reveals some truths about our spiritual warfare in this world.

Chapter 17 Song of Deborah and Barak [Judges 5:1–31] Scripture 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Star Wars

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 3, 2014

When Barak & Deborah battled Sisera, there were battles among the stars -- the angels. Barak manifested faith that was extolled in the Heb. 11 Hall of Faith. He started weak & waxed mighty. How did this change happen?

STAR WARS Judges 4 & 5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The True Danger Medical Studies have found that: 1. The Japanese eat very little fat - and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. 2. The Japanese drink very little red wine - and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harvest Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

What are you sowing? What will your harvest be, on the Day of the Lord?

One of the things I loved about living in South Jersey, where I served my first church, was the fresh peaches. I love peaches even more than I love sweet corn. So as soon as they started appearing, I started buying. And every time I went into the local farmer’s market (Puglia’s) I would just wander ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Matthew 13:24-39, Luke 6:43-44, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

11. Samuel's Farewell: A Call To Faithfulness (1 Samuel 12) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Samuel, the faithful prophet, stands before a nation that has just rejected God as their King and demanded a human one instead. Yet even in their failure, God doesn’t abandon them.

Samuel’s Farewell: A Call to Faithfulness May 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 12 Introduction: God’s Faithful Plan Through Flawed People When we read 1 Samuel 12, we’re not just witnessing a prophet’s retirement speech—we’re watching a baton pass in the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Samuel And Israel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 29, 2024

Samuel lived an exemplary life for God and for Israel, but they rejected his leadership for a king and blamed it on his wayward sons!

Series: Never seen before in 2024 – I pray that the Lord will open your eyes and heart to the reality of leadership pain! I also want to say that everyone of you if your choose to lead will expereince leadership pain. We all at some point lead in our lives so we need to be prepared to lead like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep To The Task

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2006

Be ruthless about the sin in your life.

KEEP TO THE TASK Joshua 10.16-12.24 S: Removal of Evil/Sin C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: BE RUTHLESS ABOUT THE SIN IN YOUR LIFE. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 10.16-12.24 how Joshua succeeds in keeping to the task of possessing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matt 4:12-17 Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:12-17 Light in the darkness

Matthew 4:12-17 Light in the darkness Manuscript There are lots of different places in the world where people live. Some are hot, some are cold. Some are mountainous, some are flat. Some are lush, some are barren. Some are beautiful, some are ugly. Some are in rich countries, some are in poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist