Sermons on Why God Chose Israel:

Pray Biblically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 4, 2024

Pray the Bible (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 16 of the same title)

HoHum: Can we do a series on prayer? Well, I’ll pray about it. Bob Hostetler found himself praying about if he should help with a new product called the Prayer Bible. Bob accepted the writing assignment. Bob spent the next 2 months reading and praying through the last half of the OT, from Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen To Obey (Deuteronomy 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2024

Why was Israel chosen? Let's look at Deuteronomy 7.

What was Israel’s responsibility after taking the promised land from corrupt and perverse nations? What is our individual responsibility in a corrupt world? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 7. Did God forbid Israel from making covenants with corrupt and perverse nations? Why do our politicians do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 13 - Why Have You Done This? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2024

When the men on the ship realized that Jonah was the cause for their serious predicament they asked him, ‘Why have you done this?’ May we as children of God not do anything that will dishonor God and be a hindrance to those outside the church.

We read in Jonah 1:10, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" (GW) The prophet Jonah who received the word of God to go to Nineveh, disobeyed God, and undertook a voyage on a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:9-10, Genesis 3:13, Psalm 41:6, Numbers 22:32, Numbers 22:8, Numbers 22:12, Numbers 22:18-19, Numbers 22:22, Romans 8:31, James 1:14-16, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Bible-Why Trust It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 22, 2015

This message deals with 1) myths we believe about the bible 2) how we got the bible 3) why the bible is credible, and 40 what is the purpose of Scriptures for our lives today. It includes an outline form for the congregation to follow.

The Bible Why Live By It Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 May 17,2015 Pastor Rick The Bible has been called the Word of God. We live in a society that wants to ban the bible and the 10 Commandments, without really knowing what it says. Chuck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008

REASONS FOR PRAISE

Why Bless The Lord? Sunday June 8, 2008 Psalms 103:1-5 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Tongues 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

We can learn in this series the importance of speaking in tongues on a daily basis.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Ghost – 3 “Why Tongues – 2” Text: Mark 16:17 Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, “Why do we need this 'Mr. Moody'? He's uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word From God

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though they were? This sermon looks at the real elements of Faith.

The Word FROM God Romans 4:17 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24 Reason Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

A list of inspiring reasons to give. A good list for short Tithe/Offerings messages.

There was some discussion on a thread on my Facebook wall regarding Tithing/giving etc. Kind of the same old debate that has been raging for years. Is tithing something under the Old Testament and therefore are churches wrong for preaching it etc? My theology on it, is that yes tithing is Old ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Numbers 18:21-32, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 3:8-9, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 19, 2024

The deep philosophical question that many Christians have asked. After this teaching, no one will be left wondering why and will be equipped to minister to others who ask this question.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Why do bad things happen to good people? The deep philosophical question that many Christians have asked. Some Christians have left their church or even their faith over this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thanksgiving (1:3–11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2018

One of the richest and most overwhelming passages in the Bible is this discussion of the blessings which are ours now in Christ Jesus.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/30/16 Lesson 2: A Sentence Begun in Eternity (1:3-6) Ephesians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Full, But Empty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.

ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is It That Pleases God? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2018

When Micah wrote these verses, Israel’s southern kingdom, Judah, had become corrupt. The people there were faithfully bringing sacrifices to the Lord, under the false impression that this would satisfy His demands. However, God corrected His people . . .

11-25-03 Title: What Is It That Pleases God? Text: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). Bible Reading: Micah 6:6-8 6 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 6: The Cry Of The Tribulation Martyrs (Vs 9-11) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

How long? is the cry of the Tribulation Martyrs...not WHY?

Revelation 6: The Cry of the Tribulation Martyrs (vs 9-11) Last week, we returned to our journey through Revelation, wrapping up our study of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These Four Horsemen represented Antichrist in his conquest by diplomacy (white horse), war (fiery red horse), famine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Ash Wednesday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021

Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant?

Prelude Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant? Purpose Let’s look at several reasons for a Christian to fast and pray. Plan We’ll look at the topic of fasting in Joel 2, Psalm 51, 2 Corinthians 5-6 and Matthew 6. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist