Sermons on Israel Divided:

Clean Up Our Act

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2022

God told Israel you need to clean up your act by washing yourself and make yourself clean.

“Clean Up our act” Isaiah 1:1-20 1. God expects not meaningless sacrifice (The ritual stuff) but sacrifice that are meaningful (sincerity) • 11 “The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?” says the LORD. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

God: Your Best Possible Friend And Ally (Nahum 1:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God lets Israel know judgment is coming against Assyria, as an encouragement to them. God is good, and help is coming.

This week we start what's probably a three week series on the book of Nahum. Let's read the book's title, 1:1, to start: (1) An oracle concerning Ninevah. The book/scroll of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. There's a lot that verse 1 doesn't tell us. We don't know ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Seventh Commandment (8 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

I would like to remind you again of the importance of considering why God gave these ten commandments to Israel.

Why? God gave them to Israel before they entered the promised land as they were forming a new nation. He knew that the people needed laws to govern the people by. Every person could not just do as he pleased, when he pleased, to whomever he pleased. Today we would like to deal with the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Judges (3 Of 5) Ehud

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The Book of Judges is a fascinating history book that deals with Israel settling in the land of Canaan, a period that preceded the establishment of the monarchy.

After God used Moses to bring the people out of the bondage of Egypt, he sent the spies into the promised land. Two of those spies were Joshua and Caleb. Caleb’s youngest brother was Othniel, who was the first Judge God used to rule the land. Although the leaders of the people were known as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

"NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Unjust To Ask Such A Sacrifice Of Ezekiel And His Wife? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 20, 2024

The tragic death of Ezekiel's wife is caused by God as a sign for Israel. Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice?

WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS? Is God unjust to ask such a sacrifice of Ezekiel and his wife? - Ezekiel 24:15-27. - This is just a tough passage, but it’s one that points us to an important truth that often gets overlooked in the American church. Let’s start by unpacking this passage and then we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ordaining The Priests (Leviticus 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 3, 2024

Let's compare a modern ordination and that in ancient Israel. Let's look at Leviticus 8.

What did Aaron’s special clothing portray? What did the anointing oil suggest? Were priests also sinful and in need of a sacrifice? What did their meal foreshadow? What would be the purpose of an ordination week? Let’s look at Leviticus 8. How different was the ordination of Aaron and his sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unclean Houses (Leviticus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2024

Was God concerned with Israel's health and home life? Let's look at Leviticus 14.

Does the discussion of what is clean and unclean in the Bible go beyond foods and skin diseases to include mold and mildew? Does God want to bless His people physically? How does this relate to the ultimate blessing of being spiritually clean? Let’s look at Leviticus 14. What offering and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Problem

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 13, 2025

The writer of Hebrews explains the importance of faith, That the Children of Israel did not enter into the Promised Land because of a Heart Problem.

A Heart Problem Hebrews 3:7-19 Intro. This passage of Scripture is entirely based on the events of Numbers 13 The Children of Israel had crossed the read sea They had come to Kadesh-Barnea (Map) God told Moses to send in 12 men (one from each of the Tribes of Israel) to SPY out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, Numbers 14:11, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Christ

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). Is this belief true that was believed then and today?

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). The disciples asked Jesus in Acts 1:6, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" The disciples are showing in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020

Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Rolled Away (Cancelled) My Reproach (Shame)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Whatever makes a person feel life is not worth living physically, socially, spiritually, financially, academically, professionally is a reproach. Reproach Degrades, Shames, Blames, Embarrasses, Disgraces. But God Says - No More Reproach.

GOD HAS TAKEN AWAY MY REPROACH 1. Joshua 5: 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives for yourself and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives for himself, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9, Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

How Does The Old Testament Apply To Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2019

The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed; the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.

How Does the Old Testament Apply to Me? Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2019 Earlier this week I tried to start our 2006 Honda Odyssey and all I heard was “click.” Not knowing much about cars, I opened the hood and shook a few things to see if anything was loose (I see other guys do this). I think I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Romans 15:4, Mark 7:19, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A New Calling Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ