Sermons on jesus in the ot:

Hero Of Faith: Abel Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Mar 20, 2001

Second in a series of sermons based on Hebrews 11. Abel’s sacrifce is lauded not because of its content as much as the faith it took to give it to God.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:4; By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Broken - Then Mended Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is sermon one of seven on the value of being broken before God. This sermon is a study of Job.

In one day Job lost everything. He lost all his material goods first. Job 1: 14 a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002

It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Renewal:women's Challenge To The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon was preached on a Women’s Day Celebration and involes how God used Deborah and Jael to bring about His plans and purposes for the nation. My wife and I preached this sermon together.

Spiritual Renewal: Women’s Challenge To The Church Women’ Day 9:30 September 20, 1992 Text Judges 4 Ps19:1-7 Romans 8:31-39 TOBY .ls2 Speak to us O God, that which we need to hear this day concerning our spirittual renewal as your people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Melchizedek Priesthood Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 1 of a study on the change in the priesthood, when it happened, and how it relates to the modern Christian. (Adapted from a study given by Dr. Perry Stone.)

This morning we are going to start a new Bible Study Series of teachings, which I’ve entitled The Code of the Priest. Every once in a while I like to study and dig out knew information in the Bible that helps us to receive a bigger picture of the God we serve and how He works in our lives. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Den Dwellers Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Nov 30, 2000

The enemy had greatly impoverished God’s people until they cried out to the Lord.

DEN DWELLERS Judges 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: God’s purpose and desire has always been to bless His people. The devil’s desire and purpose is to steal God’s blessings from His children. We only need to remember the covenant promises He made to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joshua, etc. to know this. If this ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pouting Prophet

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

When Jonah didn't get his way, he became a pouting prophet.

A Pouting Prophet Jonah 4:1-3 Last week we left Jonah right after the city of Nineveh repented and God relented. God used his brief message, (5 Hebrew words) to penetrate the hearts of the people of Nineveh. The people spread the message like wild fire. When the word reached the king, he didn't ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cain & Abel

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007

Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday 2002

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 7, 2002

Hannah’s sacrificial love

Gunthorpe/ Sharrington 10-03-02 Mothering Sunday 10-03-02 Hannah, the sacrificial mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Mother’s Day is the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Mothers are ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Creditor

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 5, 2001

We were born into a debt we cannot pay

THE CREDITOR Our text is found in II Kings 4:1. Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha saying; Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord; and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27-30, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Queen's Desire

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon examines the Queen of Sheba's desire and what she recived and relates it to the Bride of Christ.

"A Queen's Desire" 2 Chr. 9:1-12 We are the Bride of Christ, and we will rule and reign with Christ in the Mill. Paul said, 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

Taking A Stand For God As Did The Three Hebrew Boys Did.

Who Are You Part 2 5/28 GNLCC Isaiah 49 :8-17 Acts 3:1-10 Text Daniel 3 In last week’s message, we saw that we need to know who we are for several reasons. The first being that we will know which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-17, Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Axe That Swam Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001

Practical look at miracles in the Bible

AXE THAT SWAM 2 Kings 6:1-7 Introduction: In the weeks ahead, I will be looking at some miracles in the Bible. These are well documented in the Word of God. I will put a practical application to each of these miracles. Several questions come to mind when dealing with this subject. First of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha - Equipped For Service

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008

Shows how we can follow the example from Elisha in being properly equipped for God’s service

Elisha - Equipped for Service II Kings 2:1-15 Are you ready for tomorrow? Kids are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have all your notebooks and pens and #2 pencils crammed into your backpack ready for that bright and early wake up call? Teachers are you ready for tomorrow? Lessons plans in order, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist