Sermons on israelites: showing 331-345 of 21,859

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 21, 2023

Baptism to be fully immersed in water. As the Israelites escaped Egypt through the Red Sea, our old man dies, and we are raised into newness of Life in Christ Jesus. Our old man is buried, and we live in resurrection life.

How many of us remember when we were Baptized, fully emersed in water? I remember the day I was baptized. At that time in my life, I had grown up in a church that christened Children. My parents had me christened as a child. Our church practiced infant baptism called Christening due to their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4, Mark 16:15-16, Galatians 3:13, Romans 5:12-17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, Colossians 2:11-13, 1 Peter 3:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Abinadab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2022

Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua.

ABINADAB ABINADAB *? bin' *? dab (my [the] father is generous [noble] or father of generosity [nobility]). 1. Abinadab is the second of Jesse's eight sons (1 Sam 16:8; 1 Chron 2:13). When Goliath challenged the Israelites in the Valley of Elah and was killed by David, Abinadab, Eliab, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2022

The Hebrew Bible identifies Joshua as one of the twelve spies of Israel sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. In Numbers 13:1, and after the death of Moses, he led the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan and allocated lands to the tribes.

Joshua, Prophet, Righteous, Forefather Born Goshen (Lower Egypt), Ancient Egypt Died Canaan Venerated in Judaism, Christianity, Islam Major shrine Tomb of Joshua or Joshua's Hill Feast • July 26: Armenian Apostolic • September 1: Roman Catholicism • September 1: Eastern Orthodox ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Just For You

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 14, 2019

The Israelites paid attention to their heritage. They knew that there was more to the advent of the Messiah. Their people had hoped in a God who brought more meaning to life’s experience. But for many years, the people outside of Israel’s border have no such hope.

Just for You! (For Unto You...) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:11 KJV There are certain signals we all observe which informs that Christmas is around the corner. The presence of Santa Clause, various adverts of Christmas fiestas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Flooding In Your Life?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Holds On To The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 26, 2003

Just as the Lord trained Naaman, so also he trains us to hold on to his promises by faith alone, so that we shine out with Christian love and Christ-centered confidence like the little Israelite slave girl did.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning is recorded in 2 Kings 5:1-14 Dear friends who hold on to Jesus, Cartoons at times will have a scene where someone, let’s says Wild E. Coyote in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006

When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For A Throne Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013

This section explains why the Israelites came & asked David to become their king & vindicates David of any involvement in the murder of his rival. These events also are a reminder that God is able to work His purposes both through deeds & misdeeds of peo

2 SAMUEL 4: 1-12, 5:1-5 [The Life of David] WAITING FOR A THRONE [Deuteronomy 17:14-20] Chapter three closed with the funeral of Israel's strongest leader, chapter 4 gives the account of the death of Israel's puppet king, Ishbosheth. His death would remove the last remaining obstacle to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Errors And Teaching Of Balaam

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. - Revelation 2:14 Solomon the wisest man on the earth said there is ..

There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. - Revelation 2:14 Solomon the wisest man on the earth said there is nothing new under the sun. And so it is that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2012

The coming of the Messiah was the “hope” of the Israelite people for thousands of years. John the Baptist’s father Zechariah described 5 facets of their hope that was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Christmas brings home these five wonderful hope

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 1:67-74 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family was on their way to the hospital with their 15-year old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride they talked about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the teenager asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-74

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Victory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 21, 2011

Joshsua the hebrew form of Jesus Christ's name. We are shown that God has given us victory. However as with the Israelites we must step in obedience to the direction and will of God. Merely taking the steps does not gurantee victory. Taking the steps

ntro: Joshua is a book about victory. It is not victory through superiority but through surrender. Surrender to the presence, promises and provision of God. Deuteronomy and Joshua have divisions between them but are written more like a part 1 and 2 of the same story. In Deuteronomy the Children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 25, 2016

In this message we see Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, a journey they had waited 40 years to make. Why would we ever want to remain in slavery in Egypt? This message could especially helpful to those who are in recovery.

Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting God’s Provision

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 19, 2017

Like the Israelites of old, we are quick to complain and grumble and quarrel, and our fight really is with God, doubting his provision, forgetting what he has done for us in the past. But God is present and at work if we will only trust him.

Exodus 17:1-7 Doubting God’s Provision Do you wake up grumpy in the morning? No, just let him sleep! (That’s an old joke.) I went to the dentist this week, and I heard a patient in the cubicle next to me grumbling about the fee. She said, “Two hundred bucks for one tooth extraction! And it’s only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 10:4-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007

The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Provision For His Pilgrim People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Paul assures us that the things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies. The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the subs

Intro: Paul assures us twice in vv. 6 & 11 that these things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies (I Pet. 2:11). The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: *other