Sermons on Punishment For Israel:

Why Don't You Honor Me? Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

God asked Israel a Question: … it seemed that God wasn’t pleased with either their sacrifices or service,

"WHY DON’T YOU HONOR ME?" TEXT: Malachi 1: 6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear(reverence)? Living for God can become a ritual rather than a relationship! A ritual causes a lack of genuine ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Malachi: A Legacy Of Financial Integrity Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

Why does God make such a big deal about tithing? The story of Malachi and the people of Israel.

Legacy Malachi: A legacy of Financial Integrity Malachi 3:6-15 Part Ten Intro: Story of the context – 433; sinning like Judges; Malachi is raised up; lots of issues but it focuses on tithing and stewardship; The temple was completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Peculiar Treasure

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006

Israel was to be God’s treasure-but failed; the Church has now come to be that "peculiar treasure."

EXODUS 19:5 A PECULIAR TREASURE I. POSSESSION: * A. Peculiar. B. Priceless. C. Procured. II. PRECAUTIONS: ** A. Protected. B. Polished. C. Presentable. III. PLACE: *** A. Proximity. B. Prosperity. C. Perpetual. The old word, “peculiar” here is not what it used to mean. Today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Made To Be God's Image

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Sep 26, 2008

God prohibited graven images among the people of Israel because there was no need. Man was meant to be the image.

MADE TO BE GOD’S IMAGE Gen 1:26-27; Exodus 20:4 I. MAN IS UNIQUE 1. Not because he is created 2. Because he alone was created in God’s Image 3. Of all the created order, only man is said to be created in God’s Image 4. He is the “crown” of creation 5. All of creation moves toward the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetess And Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 26, 2012

How a woman named Deborah led Israel when men refused or were incapable of leading.

“Prophetess and Judge” Text: Judges 4:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want to return to our series of lessons on mountaintop experiences – this particular one on Mount Tabor. The story is about the only woman judge of Israel who was also a prophetess – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choice

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 21, 2011

A Father's Day sermon reflecting on the choice that Joshua presented to Israel and how it echos for dad's today.

A few years ago, Bill Cosby began his book, "Fatherhood," with these words: "So you’ve decided to have a child. You’ve decided to give up quiet evenings with good books and lazy weekends with good music, intimate meals during which you finish whole sentences, sweet private times when ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Named And Claimed

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 1, 2016

That which is true of Israel, is also true and even in a higher sense of the church. Brief sermon outline

Sermon Named and Claimed Isaiah 43:1 That which is true of Israel, is also true and even in a higher sense of the church. I. Named. I have called thee a. Designation. Egypt was the most ancient, most civilized, most powerful and wisest nation; yet God chose Israel b. Generalization. My sheep, My ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013

it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Compares the condition of Israel; to that of the US, and how God encouraged Isaiah before sending him out.

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR DISCOURAGING DAYS In many ways, the prophet Isaiah would feel right at home in our days. In chapter 2 of his book, he talks about the days when God will physically rule on the earth, when men beat their swords into plow shears and there is peace in the land. I too ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Marked Men?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2009

Exposition of Ezekiel 8-9 regarding the idolatry and judgment of Israel in preparation for our Fall Revival

Text: Ezekiel 9:1-11, Title: Where are the Marked Men? Date/Place: NRBC A. Opening illustration: words to the song by Matt Papa, Where’s the Difference? B. Background to passage: Ezekiel 8-11 are four successive visions given on Sept 18, 592 BC. In chapter 8, God is showing the elders of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One More River To Cross

Contributed by James May on May 2, 2010

We will all face our Jordan River. The story of Israel's crossing will help us be prepared.

One More River to Cross Sunday, May 02, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There’s an old song that goes like this: I’ve had a lot troubles and trials in my little life span, When I’m standing alone and the battle gets hot I’m always doing the best I can, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 7, 2017

Faith, Courage, Obedience, and Focus are some of the things Israel lacked in order to fulfill God's purpose.

Courage To Fulfill God's Purpose Numbers 13 & 14 The book of Numbers is one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament. In it we discover that God calls His people to engage in warfare. In fact, if you open to the very beginning of the book, you'll see that this is its opening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"america At The Crossroads: Blessings, Curses, And The Call To Return"

Contributed by Lester Potts on Nov 3, 2025

The message that God delivered to Israel through Moses in Deuteronomy 28 is just as relevant for America today.

Not too many weeks ago was a day I don’t think any of us anticipated. The brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk struck a chord in me that I didn’t even realize existed. I became so angry, so fed up with the direction of our country, I just wanted to strike out against the people who hold the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sukkot - The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 27, 2020

This message is a part of the Feast of Israel series. It looks at the last of the seven feast, the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot.

Feasts of Israel Sukkot The Feast of Tabernacles Introduction As we have been studying the biblical fall feast of Israel, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, or the Feast of Trumpets, and then last week, Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, that we’ll be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:16, Leviticus 23:33-44

Denomination: Foursquare