Sermons on machpelah:

Praise Leads Us In

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2022

The tribe of Judah ("praise") always led the people of God into battle, etc. We look at Judah's mother to see how "praise" was conceived. Then we look at the 5 sons of Praise (Judah) and see the amazing offspring we will get when we praise God!

PRAISE LEADS US IN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer went into his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. "First, the bad news..." 2. "Well," said the farmer, "I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-11, 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Israel Identified Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 28, 2019

The Jews make a case for failure on God’s part to fulfill His promises. This is the first step toward Paul's argument concerning the righteousness of God in calling the Gentiles into the blessing of salvation.

(31) Israel Identified Romans 9:6-13 6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” 8 That is, those who are the children of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Our Proper Place Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 6, 2002

We will walk with Joseph at the death of Jacob, mourning with him and going with him to return Jacob-Israel to Canaan.

Returning to our Proper Place A. Return B. Reassurance C. Removal Promised DBF, 7/7/02 It is good to be in the presence of God. I feel safe and comfortable there. In the last year there were numerous happenings that stole this feeling of safety and comfort to people around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Of Judah Reigns! Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 25, 2010

As John is shown heaven's throne, he sees the Lion of Judah as the slaughtered Lamb taking the scroll. How this truth drives out our worry! Parts: A. He is the slaughtered Lamb. B. He is the universal King.

Text: Revelation 5:1-6a Theme: The Lion of Judah Reigns! A. He is the slaughtered Lamb B. He is the universal King Season: Pentecost 4c -- God's Names Date: June 20, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lion-of-Judah-Reigns_-Revelation5_1-6A.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Victory Is In Your Praise Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jul 11, 2014

JESUS SAID OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES GOD HAS PERFECTED PRAISE.PRAISE IS PERFECTED WHEN IT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH. Matthew 21:16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

YOUR VICTORY IS IN YOUR PRAISE Psalms 8:1-3 1 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From Abraham's Life

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 14, 2017

The most distinguishing feature of Abraham's life was faith. His story is packed with lessons that are relevant in every time, all of them rooted in unshakable faith.

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. The cues for advancing slides and activating animations are included in the notes below. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Lessons ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-5, Matthew 1:1, Genesis 13:18, Isaiah 41:8, James 2:23, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-15, Genesis 22:1-18, Hebrews 11:6-9, Galatians 3:8, Deuteronomy 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father's Blessing - Genesis 48-49

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

In the story of Jacob, the father’s blessing spoken over his children greatly impacted their lives and the generations to come. As believers in JESUS, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER has spoken blessing in HIS WORD that can change our lives too.

2024.12.08.Sermon Notes. Genesis 48-49 THE FATHER’S BLESSING William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: PEACE. Pray for Peace in the world Scriptures: Psalms 71:18, Genesis 48:1-22, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 4:31-32, Genesis 49:1-33, Genesis 26:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 5:3-12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18, Genesis 48:1-22, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 4:31-32, Genesis 49:1-33, Genesis 26:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 5:3-12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Psalm 103:1-5, Matthew 25:34, Psalm 112:1-2, Matthew 7:11, James 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 9 of 10.

GOOD GRIEF (GEN 23) Charlie Brown, from the popular Peanuts comic strip, blurts out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped, or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating, and overwhelming affair. Recovering from the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 10 of 10

WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT (GEN 24:1-25:9) Walking by faith is not the most natural thing on earth. Like any exercise, exercising our faith is easier said than done. No one is ever quite ready - intellectually, emotionally or spiritually - for God’s ways, life’s lessons, or unexpected turns. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 9

GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 10 (Final)

WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT (GENESIS 24:1-25:9) Walking by faith is not the most natural thing on earth. Like any exercise, exercising our faith is easier said than done. No one is ever quite ready - intellectually, emotionally or spiritually - for God’s ways, life’s lessons or unexpected turns. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham: A Final Look Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2021

The last years of Abraham's life have less coverage than his middle years, between leaving Ur and settling in Beersheba. Even so, several events happened, so let's take a last look at Abraham's live

Introduction: Abraham, like most Bible characters, had his high and low points. The highest point, arguably, would be the episode where he was commanded to offer Isaac as a burnt offering but was stopped before he actually did so (Genesis 22). The last years of Abraham’s life don’t have much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-2, Genesis 24:1-9, Genesis 25:1-10, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 21, 2021

The following sermon is going to review some of the ancients of the Bible to help define what faith truly is: faith is living, action, enduring and an unwavering devotion to Jesus as our Lord, Savior and King!

A LIVING FAITH Hebrews 11:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Reap What We Sow Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2012

Our Bible lesson is from the twenty-ninth chapter of Genesis, and I would like to place the following words at the beginning: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of th

Given at Laurens Memorial Home on 7-23-03 Tom Lowe 6-12-03 Title: We Reap What We Sow Text: So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-28

Denomination: Baptist