Sermons on Mt Gilboa:

Are You Worth Your Salt?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Jireh, My Provider

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 16, 2024

Today we look at the story of Genesis 22, and God's call to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac at Mt. Moriah. To fully understand the story, we need to look deep into Abraham's life, and see how God kept all His promises to Abraham, so we can see how he keeps His promises to us.

Jehovah Jireh, My Provider Good Morning. And a Happy Father’s Day. Today, we revisit Genesis 22, which, I will grant, that on the surface, seems to be a horrible Father’s Day reading. I skimmed through it 3 months ago in relation to Jesus comments about taking up His Cross. Today, we’ll look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 25, 2020

Why did Jesus lead Peter, James and John up on the Mountain? And why would God make it so they could see Moses and Elijah speaking with Christ that day?

The story in our text today is recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke and I believe it’s the source of the phrase “A Mountain Top Experience. So, over the past week I went searching for stories and quotes about Mountain top experiences, and I stumbled on this comment: “The Outing Club is hosting world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The Lamb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2017

When John the Baptist declared that Jesus was the Lamb of God, he was answering a question from Genesis: "Where is the Lamb?" Do you know the importance of that question, and of the idea that Jesus was the Lamb of God?

OPEN: Back in 1970’s, I read about a 78 year old King of a small country in South Africa. What I found interesting was the titles this man had. He was called: • Ngwenyama, or the Lion. • He is also known as the Sun, • the Milky Way, • the Master in Weapons, • the Obstacle to the Enemy, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37, John 1:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Classroom

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

Life lessons surround us as they did Jesus when he was growing up. All we need do is look around and learn. Even the place where we live can speak to us about God.

The Living Classroom Luke 2:42-51 For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus early years. Today I want to move the timetable forward as we see Jesus as an adolescent. So far we have learned that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, escaped to Egypt till he was about 4 or 6 years of age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022

Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11, Genesis 6:16, Genesis 7:11, Genesis 7:12, Genesis 7:17, Genesis 7:19, Genesis 7:23, Genesis 7:21, Genesis 7:20, Genesis 7:24, 2 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2020

Seeking wisdom is essential in choosing a new experience.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 1 Samuel 28:1-8 Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely! The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 1 Samuel 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are The Mighty Fallen!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2024

2 SAMUEL 1:17. "David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son."

HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his three sons at the end of the previous book. They died in a battle against the Philistines in Mount Gilboa (cf. 1 Samuel 31:1-6). At ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2019

First Samuel 31:1-13 shows us what happens to one who is unfaithful.

Scripture First Samuel and Second Samuel were originally written as one book. Somewhere along the way, perhaps because of its length, the Book of Samuel was divided into two. First Samuel essentially deals with the life of Saul, and Second Samuel deals with the life of David. So, as First Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Lament For Saul And Jonathan Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2019

Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.

Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The God Of Gold Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015

How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

(Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroic Acts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel