Sermons on Israel Was A Mutant Vineyard:

A Heart Problem

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 13, 2025

The writer of Hebrews explains the importance of faith, That the Children of Israel did not enter into the Promised Land because of a Heart Problem.

A Heart Problem Hebrews 3:7-19 Intro. This passage of Scripture is entirely based on the events of Numbers 13 The Children of Israel had crossed the read sea They had come to Kadesh-Barnea (Map) God told Moses to send in 12 men (one from each of the Tribes of Israel) to SPY out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, Numbers 14:11, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 9 – Judah The Harlot Blinded By Sin Polluted The Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 29, 2024

I think the worse a man or woman is joined to sin, then the greater the blurriness of that person’s position becomes. Sin is the cancer that overtakes the ability to repent. Judah was so idolatrous; it craved after spiritual adultery with all the gods of the nations. Interesting Hosea.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 9 – JUDAH THE HARLOT BLINDED BY SIN POLLUTED THE LAND PART 9 - Jeremiah 2:36 – 3:1-5 CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 [A]. THEIR END WILL COME IN REJECTION – GOD REJECTS THE NATIONS ON WHOM JUDAH RELIES {{Jeremiah 2:36-37 “Why do you go around so much changing your way? Also, you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:36-37, Isaiah 5:20, Jeremiah 3:1, Hosea 1:2-3, Hosea 3:1-5, Romans 11:25-28, Hosea 6:1-3, Jeremiah 3:2-3, Jeremiah 3:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Branch On The Tree.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024

Israel could not produce the type of fruit that God had intended because they tried to produce it on their own- and not God’s way. God expected to find peace, but instead He found bloodshed; He expected to find justice but instead He heard cries of oppression.

A Branch On The Tree. Charlie Brown, “Snoopy some day we will all die.” And Snoopy says, “True, but on all the other days we will not.” Here's my addendum, -The believer never dies! The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Summer Fruit!

Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2001

Micah longed for the time when righteousness would reign once again in Israel. He felt as though the was living in the time of gleaning the fields instead of the time of great harvest.

SUMMER FRUITS! Micah 7:1-7, "Woe is me! For I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the first ripe fruit. The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7, Micah 7:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because God's Contracts Don't Expire Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 23, 2009

Before our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was prompted at 5:30 AM Saturday morning to change my planned sermon text to consider Israel’s harvest festival. This sermon is full of details, to be avoided by those who don’t like teaching in preaching.

This sermon needs a disclaimer and it doesn’t need to be one of those bits of legalese that we see in 6 point type in a print ad, appears briefly in barely legible type at the bottom of a television screen, or is read as rapidly as possible by a radio announcer: “Offer listed is manufacturer’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: *other

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters 4-7 b. As we considered "God’s Punishment for Israel" in chap

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Fountain, Finding Contentment.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 3, 2013

Leaders who didn’t really know the Lord were setting idolatrous pattern for others (Hosea 4:6) Two evils, first, Israel abandoned the Lord, their only source of spiritual sustenance. Secondly, Israel turned to idolatrous objects of trust. Jeremiah com

Come To the Fountain, Finding Contentment. Jeremiah 2:11-13NASB Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. 
He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2020

Paul concludes chapter 11 explaining that God has not given up on the people of Israel by revealing the mystery that "all Israel will be saved." The thought that God's plan includes mercy for Jews and Gentiles propels Paul into a majestic doxology about the glory of God.

A. I used to love listening to Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio broadcasts. 1. The short radio segments consisted of stories presented as little-known or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects with some key element of the story (usually the name of some well-known person) held back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bits And Pieces Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 17, 2025

Before continuing, it’s worth stopping to reflect. The stories of rebellion seem to be without end. There were times of judgment, but even in those moments, God remained faithful.... This contrast between Israel’s rebellion and God’s faithfulness is what make this book so important.

July 19, 2025 Before concluding our trip through the book of Numbers, it’s worth stopping to reflect. The stories of rebellion seem to be without end. No matter what God did, whining and complaining and open rebellion were not far behind. There were times of judgment, but even in those ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Robe Of Grace (October 23, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

This vision is about Zechariah’s nation as God’s chosen people. It also appears to operate like an allegory in the sense that like the nation of Israel, Zechariah represents Israel as a high priest with filthy rag righteousness,. We too, as individuals in every age stand guilty as charged.

THE ROBE OF GRACE Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Zechariah 3:1-10 Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the angel of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 10 – Two Treacherous Sisters Polluted The Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 3, 2024

The heart of God yearned for repentance and Israel's return from idolatry. Israel was carried away in judgement, and Judah did not learn. It was so joined to idolatry that God kept likening it to an adulterous wife He would receive back if the nation repented. Faithless, treacherous Judah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 10 – TWO TREACHEROUS SISTERS POLLUTED THE LAND PART 10 - Jeremiah 3:5 – 3:13 CHAPTER 3 [A]. TREACHEROUS ISRAEL INFLUENCED TREACHEROUS JUDAH TO IDOLATARY {{Jeremiah 3:6-7 Then the LORD said to me in the days of Josiah the king, “Have you seen what FAITHLESS ISRAEL ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-7, Jeremiah 3:8-10, Jeremiah 3:11-13, Matthew 11:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s people Israel failed to keep God’s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn’t finished with them yet.

How many of you are old enough to remember the music of the 50s and 60s. Do you remember how popular music changed from Doris Day and Perry Como to Elvis, Col Joye, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? But at the same time did you notice that although the music changed, the themes were fairly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Hypocrisy Will Be Exposed

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian li

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Build A Faithful Nation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 24, 2007

When will Israel learn to trust God? Raising a faithful generation will take more time and more pain. God shows us, Egypt and Canaan are poor places to learn faith.

This week we finished Leviticus and read the first 18 chapters of the book of Numbers. So, where did you see Jesus in Numbers? The word “Egypt” occurs in Numbers several times doesn’t it. Four times it occurs reminding Israel that God has brought them out of Egypt. Eight times it occurs when ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Desires For You

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Apr 12, 2003

David is proclaiming that the Lord chose him, when he made the statement, ’He liked me to make me king over all of Israel.’ He encourages Solomon by a number of ways and finishes off by reminding Solomon and Israel that God knows all men’s hearts. If He

1 Chronicles 28:4 – 9 The Lord’s Desires For You INTRODUCTION A. In today’s passage, David is coming to the end of his journey as King of Israel. B. A number of things have happened up to this point and we won’t take time to cover all of them. C. There are some things we will cover ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:4-9

Denomination: Baptist