Sermons on Ungrateful Israel:

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passover As Transients (Numbers 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2024

What about Passover and Israel's wandering in the wilderness is relevant to Christians? Let's look at Numbers 9.

At Easter, still called Passover in most languages, do we celebrate a Lamb? Are we still temporary residents here on earth? Let’s look at Numbers 9. What day and month was the original Passover celebrated? During the first month of Israel's second year in the Sinai Desert, the Lord had told ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confirming The Priesthood (Numbers 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2024

Do our churches grumble about godly leadership like Israel did? Let's look at Numbers 17.

After Korah’s rebellion, how did God confirm Aaron’s priesthood? Who is our high priest? Does our church grumble? How does God confirm faithful church leaders today? Let’s look at Numbers 17. How did God settle Israel’s grumbling about leadership in the congregation? Do we constantly grumble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Bad Kings (1 Kings 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2025

What can we learn from five bad kings of Israel? Let's look at 1 Kings 16.

What characteristic was common to the kings of Israel that made them bad? What can we learn from this? Let’s look at five kings of Israel in 1 Kings 16. What was God’s message to King Baasha king of Israel by the prophet Jehu? Now the word of Yahweh came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Judge Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 4, 2025

Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. He serves as a link between the time of the Judges and the Monarchy, so our story begins with him.

December 06, 2025 Last week we concluded the book of Judges with these words: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” The stories in Judges graphically demonstrate what happens when God’s people deliberately turn from his leadership and choose to follow their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2021

We know that God is great... 1. Because His gifts are great (vs. 1-5). 2. Because His Word can save our souls (vs. 6-7). 3. Because His promises will come to pass (vs. 8-9).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 1 The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 19, 2021) BACKGROUND *Last time in Romans 9, Paul seemed to get sidetracked from his discussion of salvation. That's because in Romans 9-11, God's Holy Spirit inspired Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Kings Of Judah Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Jehosheba is the lady who saved Christmas. Remember, God had promised to always have one of David’s descendants on the throne: “His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me” (Psalm 89:36).

This our fifth study on the royal family of Israel and I’m grateful to take this journey with you. This study has caused me to do a lot of research! Tonight, we are going to meet the unknown lady who saved Christmas, join with a king in asking soul-searching questions about our security and safety, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3-6, 1 Kings 22:43-44, Psalm 89:36

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Brings Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2020

This passage early in John gives us important answers to what John did, who Jesus is, and what Jesus brings us.

WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST IS: He is the witness. - John 1:6, 7, 8, 15. a. He was sent from God. - v. 6. b. He was a witness to the light. - v. 7. c. He was not the light. - v. 8. d. He declared Jesus was God Incarnate. - v. 15. WHO JESUS IS: He is God. - John 1:9, 10, 11, 14, 18. a. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 21, 2021

This message deals with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on his Triumphal Entry as their Messiah or king of peace.

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. John 12:12-19;31-33 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/g8ZtkaossYE INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a text during the final week of Jesus’ life on this earth. 2.) This twelfth chapter of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 12:31-33, John 11:57, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2020

Let us always be thankful for God's grace in Jesus Christ.

Not by Bread Alone Matthew 4:1-11 We have now come to the Christian season of Lent, which is a forty-day reflection upon one’s life and its relation to Jesus Christ. It is to be observed as a time of fasting and prayer. The 40 days reflects the 40 days that Jesus was tempted in the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Them Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 7, 2023

The life of Ezekiel was an object lesson for the nation that had become a dead people. A people that had become a nation of dry bones. There is no hope for this disgraced, disobedient and defeated nation. God’s question to Ezekiel, Can dry bones live?

Them Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sing it with me: The foot bone connected to the leg bone, The leg bone connected to the knee bone, The knee bone connected to the thigh bone, The thigh bone connected to the back bone, The back bone connected to the neck bone, The neck bone connected to the head ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Predestined - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 19, 2023

This is the second and last lesson in this two-part series on the doctrine of predestination.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17, Exodus 1:8-10, Exodus 3:18-22, John 3:16, John 14:6, Acts 2:21, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational