Sermons on Israel Tribes:

Rules Of Engagement

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2005

We are in a spiritual war right now. Joshua’s words to Israel just before he died will give us the basic "Rules of Engagement" for winning this war with the devil.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT By Pastor Jim May Joshua 23:2-13 The Old Testament contains examples and stories that have a very real meaning to life right now. I have heard a number of people say that they don’t like to read the Old Testament or that it simply confuses them. I find those ancient texts ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:2-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chariots Of Iron

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017

“The children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord... And the Lord sold them... Into the hands of Jabin, king of the Canaanites” (Judges 4:1,2). But that's not the end of the story!

Chariots of Iron Judges 1:19 “And the Lord was with Judah; and he drove out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not dive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron (WOULD NOT) Joshua 17:18. “But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because He Loves You!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 20, 2025

This passage identifies to Israel that their God is an intentional interactive intimate God. They can rest in His love. They can trust in His Word. They can believe in His promises. They can depend on His power.

Deuteronomy 7:6-8 NKJV "Because He Loves You!" September 21, 2025 Intro: Israel is about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness while a rebellious generation die off. Before they are allowed to enter the land, Moses delivers a series of sermons to the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Worship

Contributed by Gary Smith on May 3, 2002

David’s dance before the Lord and the people of Israel is a perfect model of true worship of which believers today can enter into.

“A Model Of Worship” TEXT: 2 Sam 6:12-23 (KJV) 12 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-19, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Partners In Prayer

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 4, 2005

In times of crisis we quickly go to the Lord in prayer. The Amalekites attack Israel and Moses took Aaron and Hur with him on a hill to pray.

Partners in Prayer Exodus 17:8-13 One night in 1968, the pilot of an airline bound for New York realized that the landing gear of his jet would not engage. Traveling ever closer to his destination, he continued to work the controls, trying to get the wheels to lock into place, but he had no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Selective Memory

Contributed by Tim Adour on Jan 10, 2006

The children of Israel forgot about the pain of Egypt and wanted to return for leeks and onions. God’s people often have Selective Memory.

SELECTIVE MEMORY NUMBERS 11:4-5 11/27/05 THE HUMAN BRAIN IS A FASCINATING THING. IT CAN BE USED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART. IT CAN BE USED TO INVENT THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY. IT CAN BE USED TO SOLVE THE MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BE THE MOST IGNORANT, LAME BRAINED, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Words Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on May 31, 2003

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years.

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 Last Words Malachi 4:4-6 Introduction: these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years. I want you to think for a little bit and if you knew that today was your last what would be your last words for your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Reveals His Anger

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 6, 2002

Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.

GOD REVEALS HIS ANGER Exodus 31–34“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14).Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.   Overview God enabled ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness, Who Needs It?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2007

God’s work of making Israel into a holy nation through the ministry of Moses opens our eyes to Jesus’ minitry in our lives.

Let’s try to use our imagination as we join Israel and enter the world of Leviticus. We might just discover ourselves a bit in some of what we see. Are you ready? Picture it with me. Let’s try to look through the eyes of the typical Israelite that we are reading about here. We are a nation of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith's Results

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Yet Now There Is Hope

Contributed by Greg Irby on Aug 5, 2007

Israel had sinned and in failing to separate from the people of the land. the actions of Ezra as he faced this problem is an example for us to follow today.

YET NOW THERE IS HOPE Ezra 10 Text: Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Circled This Mountain Long Enough!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Coming to Mt. Seir, Israel covetously circled the mountain, desiring to intimidate the inhabitants causing them to flee...hence God’s admonition.

“YOU HAVE CIRCLED THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH” “Then we turned and set out for the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea, as the Lord spoke to me, and circled Mount Seir for many days. And the Lord spoke to me, saying, ‘You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: The Weatherman.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

To Revive Or Not To Revive

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 4, 2004

Just like tht people of Israel, we need to be careful not to let the world distract us from God. We need to be revived.

To Revive or not to Revive? Exodus 32:19 In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-33

Denomination: Baptist