Sermons on queen of sheba: showing 406-420 of 5,955

The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shine!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2003

Through the prophet Isaiah our Lord urges us to shine because Jesus, our Light, has risen on us. We shine as we bring him our best.

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 are the words he gave Isaiah to write, recorded in Isaiah 60:1-6 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 16, 2001

Comparisons between King David and King Jesus

INTRODUCTION A. Meet two great kings today 1. One is David, the second King of Israel 2. The Other is Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords B. Some remarkable similarities between these two Kings 1. David was a man after God’s own heart - no other king like him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham's Biggest Test (Genesis 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2024

What is the biggest test of your life? Let's look at Abraham's biggest test in Genesis 22.

Does God sometimes test our faith severely? Does a test also increase our trust in God? Did Abraham’s test foreshadow the cross of Christ? Let’s look at Genesis 22. How did God test Abraham’s faith? Was it perhaps Abraham’s biggest test of his life? What has been our biggest test? Some time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Digging God's Wells

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 25, 2003

Abraham was a well digger, and Isaac followed his dad and went back to re-dig the wells that the unbelievers had filled up. We too are to be well diggers. Are you one?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism (Today’s Sermon Title) Digging God’s Wells By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Text: Genesis 26:17-23 “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Adultery Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Being committed to God and our spouse protects you from inappropriate relationships.

OPENING SENTENCE: Something that stirred up controversy some weeks ago was the US vice-president, Mike Pence stated to the Hill that he practiced the “Billy Graham” rule. INTRODUCTION: That meant that he never eats alone with a woman other than his wife and that he won’t attend events featuring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise And Fall Of David

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 23, 2002

David a mighty man of God, a man after God’s own heart, falls in to sin and finds forgiveness through repentance.

The rise and fall of David By: Rev. John C. McCaherty November 17, 2002 Murphy Baptist Text: II Samuel 11, 12, Psalms 51 Introduction: David was a hero of the faith, mentioned throughout the Bible as God’s man, after Gods own heart. Mentioned in Hebrews 11 (the great faith chapter), “Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Warriors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020

A study in Psalm 72: 1 – 20

Psalm 72: 1 – 20 Prayer Warriors A Psalm of Solomon. 1 Give the king Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s Son. 2 He will judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor with justice. 3 The mountains will bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 22, 2015

The Gospel is the best gift that can be given to anyone this time of year

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas Matt 2:1-11 Intro: Isa 60:6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Failure In Paradise Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

While the life of David is full of many victorious accounts, there is one glaring failure; his sin with Bathsheba, in this message we see how David learned to deal with his sin

INTRODUCTION, John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward tells of a story Sergio Zyman, a vice president in fortune 500 company. After 20 years of lagging sales, Sergio believed the company needed a fresh approach. People listen to Sergio, after all in 1982 Sergio introduced the company to a new ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 2 Joseph's Difficult Road Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 3, 2009

Many times we think of Mary’s role in the birth of Jesus, but Matthew records the difficult road Joseph had to travel in protecting this little life that the enemy wanted to snuff out.

Have you noticed that the first chapters of Matthew are really Joseph’s story? Luke records Mary’s version of events and has her genealogy, but Matthew one is Joseph’s lineage, and her in Chapter 2 we find God again speaking to Joseph about caring for the safety of the Messiah. As a father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. EPIPHANY MARKS THE APPEARANCE OF THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE GIFTS GIVEN TO THE CHRIST CHILD. THE WORD "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW" OR "TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist