Sermons on Israels Enemies:

Defense Against Discouragement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

The children of Israel have just had a great victory and deliverance from Egypt. They crossed the Red Sea. They are praising the Lord for what He has done.

In the Baptist churches alone, there are over 1,000 preachers a year that leave the ministry, why? There is no way of numbering the Christians that forsake Christ and His church, just simply give up and quit. Why is this going on? I think the main reason is because of discouragement. I think this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 7: When Ai Spelled Defeat Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2024

Israel was fresh from victory over Jericho. But they suffered their first and worst defeat in Canaan when they tried to conquer Ai. The LORD revealed the reason why this happened.

Introduction: With the LORD’s help. Israel had conquered Jericho and was now ready to claim more of the Promised Land. The next city was Ai, but Israel made a number of mistakes resulting in a defeat—that didn’t need to happen. The Prologue: A violation of God’s commands about Jericho Text, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stones Of Memorial

Contributed by Todd Brock on Jun 5, 2007

God instructed Joshua and the children of Israel to take up stones to remember what He had done for them in leading them out of Egypt.

At Beginning of the Service: Beginning Illustration: REMEMBERING MY PURPOSE The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs ever built, but there is something fascinating about its beginnings. In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stones: Defeat, Help, Victory

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2009

As Israel found that after their defeat at Ebenezer the way to greatness was through repentance, prayer, and sacrifice, so also this church needs to build, using the same ingredients.

They were a good people if not yet a great people. They were a good people, with much to be proud of. Over the years they had faced many obstacles and had overcome them. There had been dangerous moments, but they had weathered the storms and gone on. They were a good people if not yet a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Weapon Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

In this last part of Understanding the Kingdom of God series, you will find the greatest weapon we can use against the enemy and the power of God available to you as a Kingdom citizen.

Matthew 6:33 The kingdom of God is this: God’s way and system of doing things. WEAPON OF OUR WARFARE IS BINDING AND LOOSING. Matthew 16:18-19 First time “Church” is used. We need to understand the position of binding and loosing. Earth becomes the focal point and man is the instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus: Facing Opposition Clearly Under Stress

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2017

This message is about how our enemy desires for us to lose our focus on our heavenly Father by focusing on what is happening to us individually leading to our failure.

FOCUS Facing Opposition Clearly Under Stress Scriptures: Rom. 8:5-9; 12:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:8; 2 Chr. 34:23-28; 35:20-24 The title of my message this morning is FOCUS: Facing Opposition Clearly Under Stress. If you take nothing else from this message remember this: when we lose our focus we can ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2020

Let us always be thankful for God's grace in Jesus Christ.

Not by Bread Alone Matthew 4:1-11 We have now come to the Christian season of Lent, which is a forty-day reflection upon one’s life and its relation to Jesus Christ. It is to be observed as a time of fasting and prayer. The 40 days reflects the 40 days that Jesus was tempted in the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Brings Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2020

This passage early in John gives us important answers to what John did, who Jesus is, and what Jesus brings us.

WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST IS: He is the witness. - John 1:6, 7, 8, 15. a. He was sent from God. - v. 6. b. He was a witness to the light. - v. 7. c. He was not the light. - v. 8. d. He declared Jesus was God Incarnate. - v. 15. WHO JESUS IS: He is God. - John 1:9, 10, 11, 14, 18. a. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Kings Of Judah Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Jehosheba is the lady who saved Christmas. Remember, God had promised to always have one of David’s descendants on the throne: “His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me” (Psalm 89:36).

This our fifth study on the royal family of Israel and I’m grateful to take this journey with you. This study has caused me to do a lot of research! Tonight, we are going to meet the unknown lady who saved Christmas, join with a king in asking soul-searching questions about our security and safety, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3-6, 1 Kings 22:43-44, Psalm 89:36

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 21, 2021

This message deals with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on his Triumphal Entry as their Messiah or king of peace.

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. John 12:12-19;31-33 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/g8ZtkaossYE INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a text during the final week of Jesus’ life on this earth. 2.) This twelfth chapter of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 12:31-33, John 11:57, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Judgment Against A Rebellious Nation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus is either your Lord or your convenience, there is no middle ground here. The nation of Judah did not have Jesus (only a promise of Him to come); but now, He has become our only way and we must seek Him while we can!

Isaiah, Part 3 God’s judgment against a Rebellious Nation Isaiah 3:1-22 and Isaiah 4:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve come to worship with us! - Last week, we saw a very simple encouragement: God wanted us to: • Avoid the things that would bring us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-22, Isaiah 4:1-6, Ezekiel 16:50, Leviticus 18:22, John 14:3, John 14:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War! What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003

War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Holiness

Hand-Cuff God? Cracked Pot?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2017

Our enemy has a design to accuse God's people and thus hinder our faith's possibilities. Can God? or GOD CAN! The answer is up to you my friend!

HAND-CUFF GOD? CRACKED POT? AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASE SENT MY REGRETS? Luke 14:18 (KJV) And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Judges 16:28, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4: God Talks About The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2023

1. The return of our redeemer is sure (vs. 29-31). 2. The truth of God's Word is timeless (vs. 35). 3. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 4. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 5. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study two more of the Lord's parables. You may remember that a parable is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist