Sermons on Shechem:

Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

Faith is Obedience to God's Word

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

First Step Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why God leads us into problems.

A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Then Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot, his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people whom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Offers Salvation To A Woman Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

What was known about the woman from Samaria and what did Jesus do for the woman?

A. THE SETTING: SYCHAR/JACOB’S WELL 1. Jesus had been in Jerusalem for the Passover during the spring of the year. Why was He now heading home? “But He needed to go through Samaria” (John 4:4). 2. Sychar, probably Shechem, means shecker (falsehood) or scheckar (liquor). It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Persecution scatters the Gospel.

A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lest They Forget

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2020

Reminding our children of their rich heritage in the LORD.

LEST THEY FORGET Psalm 78:1-7. Psalm 78 is entitled a “Maschil” of Asaph, thereby signifying an INSTRUCTION. It is one of the longest Psalms in the Book, not only outlining a history of Israel, but encouraging us to LEARN from this history (cf. Psalm 78:8). Mr. Spurgeon, in his ‘Treasury of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Canaan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2022

The Late Bronze Age (c. 1550–c. 1200 BCE) was mainly one of Egyptian dominance in Canaan, although the Hittites of Anatolia contested their power there. The period has also been marked by incursions of marauders called Hapiru, or Habiru (Egyptian: ʿApiru).

Canaan Canaan was a Semitic-speaking civilization and region in the Ancient Near East during the late 2nd millennium BC. Canaan had significant geopolitical importance in the Late Bronze Age Amarna Period (14th century BC) as the area where the spheres of interest of the Egyptian, Hittite, Mitanni, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's Division (2 Chronicles 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2025

Will God reunite a divided humanity?

If today’s world is about division, is God’s plan to bring all people groups together? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 10. Do we get Rehoboam and Jeroboam mixed up? Can we remember that Jeroboam rebelled against Judah? Rehoboam went to Shechem where everyone was waiting to crown him king. Jeroboam ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob blesses his sons before he dies. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) - Genesis 49 Jacob, being about to die, blesseth his sons, and foretelleth what shall happen to each of them hereafter. He giveth them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repenting Of Idols (Genesis 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2024

What kind of idols do we need to repent of? Let's look at Genesis 35.

God is merciful. Families do not repent of past sins all at once. It often takes time. What sins of our families do we still need to grow past? Let’s look at an example in Genesis 35. Did God tell Jacob to leave the area? Did the family finally repent of having idols? Were even their earrings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Beauty

Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 30, 2004

Young people need to understand the importance of cultivating one’s spiritual beauty.

The Truth About Beauty In the summer of 1997, I went out to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what was the hardest summer of my life. I went out to colporteur. For eight hours a day, I was going from home to home knocking on doors, trying to get Mormons to buy Christian books. Selling chocolate would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Adventist

Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009

Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Meets Esau. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 33 verses 1-20. Ill: • The Victorian artist James Whistler; • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist immediately sent for the country’s leading ear, nose, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Enough Already Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2012

A study of the book of Judges 8: 1 – 35

Judges 8: 1 – 35 Enough Already Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. 2 So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016

We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Go For A Walk With God!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2018

I. Our Lord invites Abraham (and us) to go on an Everlasting Walk with Him - verse 1 II. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Obedience - v. 1 III. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Blessing with Him - v.2

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25 Theme: Walking With God Title: Let's Go for a Walk with GOD I. Our Lord invites Abraham (and us) to go on an Everlasting Walk with Him - verse 1 II. Our Lord invites Abraham (and Us) to go on a Walk of Obedience - v. 1 III. Our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Nazarene