Sermons on Israel Blessed:

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God October 2023

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023

We might think of It as odd that Jacob was involved in a wrestling match with an unspecified person. ….. Was it an another human, his brother Esau, an angel or even God appearing in the form of this wrestling opponent?

WRESTLING WITH GOD Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Gen 32:22-32 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. (23) He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. (24) Jacob was left ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: United Methodist

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021

Everyone has times when they think "it can't get any better than this" and "it can't get any worse". Several examples of good things and bad things are examined, plus there's a word of encouragement at the end.

Edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO Not an exact transcription. Introduction: How many of us can remember a time when we thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this?” I can think of a couple. One such instance happened back in the early 90’s when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Eschatological Day Of The Lord -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2018

Joel 2:28-3:21 gives us the sequence of events that will happen surrounding the day of the Lord.

Scripture Today we are concluding a sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The Prophet Joel was perhaps the earliest of the Old Testament’s writing prophets (writing in the eighth, or perhaps even in the ninth century BC). The people in Joel’s day had just ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Exalted Nation Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2012

It was the task of the prophets to help Israel see herself as God saw her. As one such prophet Jeremiah’s task was to help Israel understand what it meant to be a nation under God. And while Israel was, and ever will be, the only nation chosen by God, any

“A Nation Under God: An Exalted Nation” Prov. 14:34; Jer. 17:5-13 One of our sons and his family spent some time vacationing at our home. I took some days off to spend time with them – especially to play with our grandchildren. Some months later they went to California to spend ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 1, 2012

Having an education and intelligence is good, as is common sense, but we need godly wisdom to get through the challenges of life, and this is only obtainable by faith and trust in Almighty God.

1 Kings 3:4-15 Mark 6: 2b. Wisdom If God gave you a wish, what would you wish for? Money? Good health? To be young again? In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people, but once He appeared to King Solomon, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Loving Paths, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Mar 7, 2009

When after ninety-something years Abraham and Sarah are sent on the new path of parenthood, they are shocked to begin with. Second thing they do: They start laughing!

REVELATION - "the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty"" - a clarity we all long for - face-to-face time with God Almighty is rare nowadays - it’s not about historic Abram, but God’s love - scholars agree there is no prove for the existence of a historic Abram - we know for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Presentation And Dedication Of New Home

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

A short devotional and prayer for a Home Dedication and Presentation Ceremony for Habitat for Humanity.

PRESENTATION OF HOMES Today, we are gathered to celebrate the hard work and gifts of love and sacrifice for the construction and placement of these homes. The very land that we stand upon has been ordained by God for the purpose which we are here to celebrate today. The hands, sweat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 7): The Power Of The Lord Was Present That Day To Heal Them

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Sickness enters without knocking, changes plans, mocks certainty, diminishes hope, intrudes like a burglar. Such interruption occurred to a woman in Mark 5 and a man in Luke 5. They both experienced much losses and grew frustrated. That is until they came across Jesus.

DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 7): THE POWER OF THE LORD WAS PRESENT THAT DAY TO HEAL THEM 1. Mark 5: 24 So Jesus went with him (Jarius). A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34, Luke 5:17, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 10, 2015

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER I am very excited and encouraged in my spirit today because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Foursquare

May God’s Face Shine On You

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 67 and suggest that blessings are given not for the express purpose of making the recipients life easier but are meant to be a profound witness to the world of God’s grace and mercy.

May God’s Face Shine on You Psalms 67 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since we heard those terrible words of the curse, “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:19), people have strived to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Choose

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

Futuristic promises are recorded in God's Word. Satan doesn’t want the saints to believe such promises for trusting in them removes the anguish caused by them. So then, how does one stand in an upright position when everything seems to go against thee?

“You Choose” “The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. . . you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.” Deuteronomy 28:13 I can remember hearing this statement from my childhood. The severity of this statement wasn’t clear to me at that time. To be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You What You Are

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 26, 2015

God Made You What You Are 1) That you may acknowledge him 2) That you may serve him Sermon preached for a service of thanksgiving for first responders.

So why did you become a first responder? Did someone in your family serve and you wanted to be just like them? Did you join because you figured you would have new challenges every day keeping your work interesting and engaging? Or did you join because you wanted to make a difference in a way that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran