Sermons on Israel Reborn:

We Don't Need More Pretenders Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Adonijah, one of the sons of David, set himself up to be the King of Israel. However he was a pretender who constantly sought to tha short-cuts. This passage reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we don't need more pretenders.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 1:5-2:10 “We Don’t Need More Pretenders” Last week we learnt two important truths about 1 & 2 Kings. That the book gives us a very selective account history … 400 years covered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Only The Brave

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Apr 1, 2022

Deuteronomy Chapter 20 is God’s instructions to Israel about the principles of warfare and how to overcome fear. Today, in facing our spiritual battle, let us discover how we can be fearless and brave like a true soldier of God.

Bible Verse: “When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson, Ruth And Samuel's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching?

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching? 1) Samson’s Revival Samson was another of God’s very imperfect leaders, yet his deathbed repentance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Third Vision: God's Presence Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2021

This exposition of Zechariah 2:10-13 is a message of hope and encouragement for God's people. Israel had endured humiliation and hardship when carried into captivity by Babylon. But God is working a plan for those who love him that is absolutely glorious.

In our study of Zechariah, we have as our text today Zechariah 2:10-13. On February 15, 519 BC Zechariah was given eight visions which are recorded in chapters 1-6. Chapter 2 is his third vision. Within this vision are four messages: 1) Verses 3-5 contains a message addressed to the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Revelation 8:1, Philippians 2:5-11, Zechariah 8:20-23, John 15:1-5, Exodus 33:14, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:22-24, Psalm 48:1-2, Haggai 2:9, James 5:11, Zechariah 2:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgive And Heal

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 20, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Joseph had an opportunity to punish his brothers for their treachery but instead forgave them. The result was a cohesive people group leaving Egypt 400 years later to become the nation of Israel. Forgiveness brings healing.

20211218 Parsha Vayechi – Forgive and Heal Notes Torah Portion Gen 50:15-21 Haftarah 1 Kings 2:1-7 Brit Chadashah Ephesians 4:26-32 The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi, which means "and he lived." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Sacrificial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Offerings were given often in Israel. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian in the spirit? Paul gave the Romans a basic principle that applies the law in spirit.

Burnt offerings (Numbers 28:2-6) and grain and drink offerings (Numbers 28:2-8) were given often, as well as a whole liturgy of other offerings throughout the years. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Sacrificial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Offerings were given often in Israel. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian in the spirit? Paul gave the Romans a basic principle that applies the law in spirit.

Burnt offerings (Numbers 28:2-6) and grain and drink offerings (Numbers 28:2-8) were given often, as well as a whole liturgy of other offerings throughout the years. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

David Lives Among The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 3, 2023

“But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”

David and his 600 men having been running here and there, constantly pursued by King Saul and the troops of Israel. He’s managed to evade Saul for a long time now, because God is with him. Several times he’s encountered Saul personally now, and spared his life. But David starts to feel like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Got Problems?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Apr 20, 2023

Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. God gave Israel and you three options: surrender to the crisis, fight the undefeatable foe, or trust in God to deliver you from the enemies that present themselves, and to wipe them out.

Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. Consider Moses and the children of Israel fleeing from Pharaoh and brutal slavery. They had been delivered from 400 years of slavery by ten plagues that crushed Egypt, the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah’s Last Message To Ahab Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 17, 2024

Ahab was king of the Ten Northern Tribes (Israel) and wanted to purchase a vineyard growing next to his palace, The owner wouldn't sell, so Jezebel (the queen) took matters into her own hands. The results were not pretty.

Introduction: After Elijah had left Mount Horeb and returned to Israel, he seems to be out of the picture for a while. King Ahab, though, had been very busy with wars against Syria (see 1 Kings 20). After that, Ahab saw a vineyard belonging to someone else but Ahab wanted it anyway. He got it, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of A King And The Cost Of Disobedience (1 Samuel 31:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 25, 2024

Saul, the first king of Israel, had been a good and godly man at the beginning of his reign, but his rejection of God's plans for his life and his refusal to walk with the LORD brought about his inevitable downfall and demise.

1 Samuel 31 records the death of King Saul and his three sons, including the man who was David's dearest friend, Prince Jonathan. When David heard of Saul's death at the hand of Israel's bitter enemy, the Philistines, there was no joy in his soul nor sense of relief from having been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Samuel 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

…. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024

Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24, Acts 4:12, Acts 1:14-15, Acts 2:1, Jude 1:3, Ephesians 6:10-13, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing The Hour Of Our Visitation With God

Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2022

A sermon preached on Palm Sunday. Israel missed the hour of her Visitation with God as they rejected Christ. Let us not miss our times of visitations but be prepared for his coming, both in our hearts, at the rapture and at his Second Coming as the King of Glory!

Today being Palm Sunday, we always reflect upon what it really means. 1,989 years ago, a young Rabbi named Yeshua sat on the summit of a mountain looking down over the city of Jerusalem and lamented deeply in his heart for the condition of the people that he had come to try and save from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 23:37-39, Zechariah 9:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 22:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible