Sermons on Restored Israel:

The Story: A Few Good Men And Women (Judges)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

THE BIG IDEA: Just like Gideon and the judges in Israel, God has called and chosen us to encounter Jesus and make a difference in the world for good.

THE STORY #8: A FEW GOOD MEN… AND WOMEN: (JUDGES) INTRO TO TOPIC: We are in week #8 of the Story: Right after the death of Joshua, the Bible says: • “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, NKJV). THE CYCLES IN JUDGES: • Israel does ...read more

Denomination: *other

Recognising The Voice Of Evil Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

The people of ISrael were tempted to disbelieve God, to listen to the voice of Sennacherib. They, like us, needed to recognise the voice of evil and reject it.

Sermon by Rev Heather Cetrangolo How big is too big? A hundred? Two hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? What’s your general feeling about mega-churches? We don’t really trust them, do we? We don’t really like it when people visit our church and later decide to join, GWAC, or ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Joshua 3:~ Camped At The Jordan – Tomorrow They Cross Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Israel “lodged” camped at the swollen Jordan River because of the spring rains, they had no idea how they would pass to the other side.

SS~ #19~ Joshua 3:~ camped at the Jordan – tomorrow they cross~ 10-19-14 1  And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. ~ Israel “lodged” camped at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

“excuses And Mighty Hands” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013

Israel had many excuses for not responding to God's Word; People today are not much different, but the Gospel of Grace and the Hands of God are still extended TODAY.

“Excuses and Mighty Hands” Romans 10:16-21 All of us attempt to justify our actions at one time or another with excuses. I worked in retail management for 20 years and heard some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

This sermon is an overview of the qualities that helped Ezra succeed in his return to Israel along with 3000 other exiles to reestablish proper worship among the Jews.

Strength for the Journey - Ezra INTRODUCTION: Summer is almost here! How many of you have some sort of travel plans for this summer? Is anyone planning to join about 3,000 people for a 900 mile hike? That’s what we read about in the Book of Ezra. That would be like walking from San ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Preamble

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

The Ten Commandments are essentially a preamble to God's Covenant with Israel. They have an eternal nature that reflect the person of God and display his standards for his people.

1. Standing Up While Sitting Down A five year old girl was having one of those trouble-filled days with her mother. It seemed they spent the day arguing back and forth. Finally the mom had enough. "Jenny, go sit in the corner, right now! Don't get up until I tell you to!" Jenny went to the corner ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossroads

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 20, 2011

God ordered Abram to leave Haran (which means "crossroads") and journey to an unknown land that he would guide him to - this was the crossroad of Israel's begninning.

2nd Sunday of Lent - Genesis 12:1-4a Well I must admit when I first read over the lessons for today, I said to myself, Richard knew what he was doing being away this Sunday. What more could I possibly say about Abrams walk of faith with God? What could I say about “being born again” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

A Choosing People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 9, 2020

Israel was God's "chosen" people but they still had to choose Him. We choose God and necome His chosen

1. One man tells of driving a long and lonely road, the last 65 miles of it unpaved, in order to watch Hopi Indian ceremonial dances in Arizona. After the dances, he returned to his car only to find that it had a flat tire. He put on the spare and drove to the only service station on the Hopi ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has God’s Word Failed? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021

If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13, John 1:12-13, Jeremiah 9:25-26, Genesis 25:21-26, Malachi 1:2-3, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 17:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018

This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-30, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Feb 3, 2019

The wilderness journey of Israel is compared to the journey of God's church as we fight with sorrows and sins on our way to the heavenly promised land.

The Life of Moses Sermon 17 Bible Studies in Numbers-Chapter 1 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had traveled for hundreds of years. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares About The Poor? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2020

God slams Israel for their actions, primarily trashing their treatment of the poor. What do we learn about how to respond in our own lives?

A PERPETUAL TRUTH: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. - Amos 5: 7, 10, 11, 12. - It’s a cliché for a reason. It’s the way of the world. - The poor typically get trampled. - Let’s look briefly at the specific accusations levied by God against Israel. a. v. 7 – “You who turn ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 48, Counter Cultural Living In Unity. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2024

Joseph's journey was an interesting one, now Jacob aka Israel adopts his sons and blesses them but backwards. There are reasons for this.

Genesis 48: Counter Cultural Living; In Unity. Well, here we are nearly at the end of Genesis, we have travelled all the way from creation, the fall, the existing garden of Eden. Through to The Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and to Joseph in Egypt. His brothers turning up in need due to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Manslaughter & Murder (Numbers 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2024

How did ancient Israel handle murder and suicide? How are we to handle our enemies? Let's begin in Numers 35.

How were manslaughter and murder handled under the old covenant? Where was custody until a case was decided? How should we act towards our enemies? Let’s look at Numbers 35. How were the Levitical cities to be appointed among the tribes of Israel? The Lord told Moses in the wilderness of Moab, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2025

There are times we need to remember from where we have come. Jacob becomes Israel in one night. He remembered and returned to the rock.

REMEMBER THE ROCK? REMEMBER THE LADDER TO GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE ODDS ARE AGAINST US… HOW CAN I MAKE IT? GOD HAS A PLAN AND A PURPOSE. WE MUST REMEMBER GOD MAKES A WAY THROUGH IMPOSSIBLE ODDS. Genesis 27:41 And Esau hated Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 28:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God