Sermons on Israel Rejection:

Hear, O Israel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2014

We have heard the "shema" of "Hear O Israel many times. Jesus quoted it several times. But what does it mean?

Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4-16 Introduction The “Shema” or “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD” is recited in every synagogue service as the central truth of the Jewish religion. The Jewish faith is defined in its belief in monotheism, and this verse is used to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-16, Deuteronomy 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deborah: A Mother In Israel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2020

If you want God to use you to restore your broken world, proclaim His Word, provoke trust in that Word, and praise the Lord.

One Sunday, a couple of years ago (2018), Ben and Jackee Belnap noticed an important envelope containing $1,060 mysteriously missing. For the previous year, University of Utah football fans had been saving money to pay back Ben's parents for season tickets, and that money was in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hear O Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 14, 2018

This sermon calls for Love towards God through deeper commitment.

Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Theme: Hear O Israel Introduction: Deuteronomy is the book of instruction, teaching of Moses. “Hear o Israel” was Moses’ authoritative and authentic word from God to his flock. He never preached what he felt as good or what he observed and received from others. His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Making Memories In Israel

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 25, 2018

Sharing two key places in Israel from a recent trip to the Holy Land.

The Importance of the Land of Israel Exodus 23.31 31 And I will set your border from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the wilderness to the Euphrates, for I will give the inhabitants of the land into your hand, and you shall drive them out before you. MAPS – Then and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Israel Team

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 28: 1 –31

Numbers 28: 1 –31 The New Israel Team 28 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Command the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘My offering, My food for My offerings made by fire as a sweet aroma to Me, you shall be careful to offer to Me at their appointed time.’ 3 “And you shall say to them, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jacob Turned Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019

Jacob though he was very worldly and started his life as a selfish and deceptive man, learned quickly to become a very diligent man.

Theme: Jacob turned Israel Text: Genesis 33:1-11 Joke: A man was celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how athletic and well-preserved he appeared. "Gentlemen, I will tell you the secret of my success," he cackled. "I have been in the open-air day after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Incomplete Obedience Of Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Partial obedience always leads to future bondage, but complete obedience guarantees lasting victory.

THE INCOMPLETE OBEDIENCE OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 1 Judges 1:1-2 (KJV) “Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? And the LORD said, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Thirteen Tribes Of Israel

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Dec 31, 2022

Explains why the tribe of Dan is missing from Revelation 7:4-8

THE THIRTEEN TRIBES OF ISRAEL (by brother Tarran Dookie) From the book of Genesis we learn that the patriarch Jacob, whose name God changed to Israel, had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis chapter 49 gives their names: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David, The "Lamp Of Israel!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2022

Looking into David’s heart & actions & reactions, God’s Word proclaims that David was “a man after God’s own heart.” And God declared that one day a descendant of David would be the promised Messiah.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Samuel 21:15 17; Romans 8:28 A. As some of you know, most preachers spend quite a bit of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israel: The Next Generation

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

Every generation crosses a river into a new land, taking with them lessons from their ancestors. Your ancestors may not have given you what you needed to travel the desert in safety, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late.

Should respect and courtesy be taught in elementary, middle, and high school classes along with writing and arithmetic? At the end of the last century ten states mandated that character education be included in the school curriculum and legislation; the issue was pending in many more states. A ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Israel Matters

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:2-3, Nehemiah 12:4, Nehemiah 12:16, 1 Samuel 1:3, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 8:31-39, Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Samuel Leadership Pain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 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! Samuel reveals his leadership pain in chapter 12 and reveals to them what God revealed to him that they are rejecting God not Him.

1 Samuel Chapter 12 – Leadership Pain 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. Now some of you just decided I am not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 23 – Clouded Prayer – Refuse And Rejects – John Newton – Israel’s Enduring Enemy - Chapter 3:44-46 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025

Prayer that does not get past the ceiling; Israel will be restored; the remarkable story of John Newton (Amazing Grace); the off-scouring and refuse of the world; enemies’ mouths are against God’s people – Moab and Islam and their hatred – all these are considered here in this study.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 23 – CLOUDED PRAYER – REFUSE AND REJECTS – JOHN NEWTON – ISRAEL’S ENDURING ENEMY - CHAPTER 3:44-46 In the last four verses we were thinking about the personal aspect of the people in realising what God had done to the nation and why that had to happen. The people ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:44, Isaiah 30:26, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 18:13, Lamentations 3:45, Jeremiah 30:24, Lamentations 3:46, Obadiah 1:10-11, Obadiah 1:12-14, Psalm 137:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

There is no record that Jesus ever returned to Nazareth. Today, the city is largely a Muslim town. It still rejects Jesus. You know why they rejected Jesus? They wanted to control Him.

We begin a new series this morning: Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake. In the world of fashion, you can see Jesus is My Homeboy t-shirts on everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Brad Pitt. More than 500 movies have been made about Jesus. And everyone sings about Jesus from rapper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

#9 What Happens When A Nation Rejects God? Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

The nation of Israel’s P\pattern of backsliding compared to America’s pattern of backsliding. The rapid downfall of our nation in this last few decades and what can be done about it.

What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? 11/8/15 Introduction: Are you concerned about what is happening in our nation? You should be! Houston, Texas, is an example of what is happening in America. In the 2009 city election, Annise Parker (show slide) was elected as the first gay mayor of a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God