Sermons on Israel Tribes:

Joshua 6, Odd Strategy, Amazing Results! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua had just received his literal marching orders from the LORD. But the strategy and instructions were not like anything any army had ever done before. Israel obeyed, and the LORD gave victory!

Introduction: Israel, by now, had crossed the Jordan River and were staying at Gilgal for the moment. The men of Israel had undergone circumcision, following the Law, and had celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land. But Israel was never intended to remain packed in one small area, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014

Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reluctant Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2014

This is a first person portrayal of the life of Gideon. What was it like to become the man that God used to free Israel from their enemies? What changes did God bring into his life, and what struggles did he face in his journey to becoming a hero of God?

(Props: Ram’s Horn; Fleece - obtained at “Joanne Fabric”. I dressed in Old Testament clothing and wore a convincing wig and fake beard. I began the sermon by singing two verses and the chorus from “He Is Jehovah” by Betty Jean Robinson.) "He is Jehovah, God of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace For A Forgetful People Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This epic psalm serves as a crucial lesson on intergenerational faith, warning us against the dangers of spiritual amnesia by recounting Israel's cycle of rebellion and God's even greater cycle of relentless compassion and grace.

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace for a Forgetful People Introduction: The Stories That Shape Us Today is September 11th. It's a date that, for many around the world, is not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day for remembering. It’s a day to tell a story of tragedy, of heroism, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021

A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Love Story Never Told Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2014

The story of Hosea and Gomer illustrates how Israel became unfaithful to God which produced a divorce. But eventually God told Hosea to take his wife back and to love her as he had done when they were first married.

The Greatest Love Story Never Told Hosea INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to talk about the greatest love story NEVER told. If you look for a list of great love stories, you’ll find Romeo and Juliet, Anthony and Cleopatra, Heathcliff and Catherine, Rhett and Scarlet … What ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 4 – Remember The Devotion Of Your Youth, But What Is It Now? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 7, 2024

Jeremiah’s message was not received by the religious, legal or ruling class. Today political, entertainment, religious and academic figures, refuse to listen to the message; but it is often Mr and Mrs Average and Mr and Mrs Not Important, who respond. Israel will be restored.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 4 – REMEMBER THE DEVOTION OF YOUR YOUTH, BUT WHAT IS IT NOW? PART 4 – Jeremiah 2:1-3 CHAPTER 2 {{Jeremiah 2:1-3 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem saying, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I REMEMBER CONCERNING YOU THE DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-3, Revelation 2:4-5, Luke 14:16-22, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Zechariah 14:20-21, Ezekiel 16:22, Ezekiel 16:43, Hosea 2:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Life's Big Moment Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

In our first 4 messages we see David being used of God in a mighty way, but God has something bigger for him in our text we shall see 3 ways God prepared him to be King of Israel

INTRODUCTION, In our first four messages in the life of David, we have seen him in a stage of preparation. His anointing, his battle with Goliath, his friendship with Jonathan and his dealing with Saul have all happened to prepare him for his rightful place – King of Israel. It is the preparing to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Anglican

The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004

In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Day Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005

26th in series on Joshua. This is about what Joshua told Israel to do: 1) Remember God’s strength, and 2) Remember God’s standards.

Joshua 23:1-16 – Remembrance Day Today I’d like to share with you some famous last words, lines spoken by people over the years just before they passed into the great hereafter. Ethan Allen was an American Revolutionary general, who died in 1789. An attending doctor attempted to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Rejected

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2001

Israel rejects God, but in His love He still pleads with them to return by asking them to turn from their own ways as Jacob did at the brook Jabbok

LOVE REJECTED INTRODUCTION: Today we will focus on the tragedy of rejecting God’s love. The Israelites of Hosea’s day rejected God’s love by turning to idolatry and attributing the blessings God had given them to the fertility gods. I/ ISRAEL REJECTS GOD Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Meet Your Need

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

As God met every need of the children of Israel in their wilderness journey, so will God meet our every need as we walk our pilgrim journey today.

LET GOD MEET YOUR NEED “And the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.” I Timothy 1:14. I. ISRAEL NEEDED GUIDANCE FOR THEIR JOURNEY. "And the Lord went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead the way, and in a pillar of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Come Thou With Us And We Will Do Thee Good!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

When inviting Hobab to journey with the children of Israel, Moses would not take "no" for a final answer. So it is that we must continue inviting the lost to come to Jesus.

COME THOU WITH US, AND WE WILL DO THEE GOOD "And Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law: We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it to you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord has promised good things to Israel." ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29

Denomination: Baptist