Sermons on Ancestral Covenant:

Passion: Living Under God's Direction Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 10, 2011

As Children and people of the covnenant we are marked in the Old testament by circumcision in the New by God's Spirit. It will be our passion to follow God's command if we are indeed children of the covenant.

Intro: Warren Wiersbe said something profound. “God’s people must be prepared before they can be trusted with victory.” The conquest of the Promised Land was God’s victory not Joshua’s or Israel’s. It was not the expertise of the Jewish army or emotions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Deliverance Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption...

The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption. 1. The Need for Deliverance (1-6) When Jacob and his family came to Egypt to escape famine, there were only seventy. Now, there were thousands ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Why And How To Arise And Shine

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Mar 17, 2011

As explained in this sermon, the first two words of Isaiah 6O:1, ARISE, SHINE constitute God's divine plan and command meant to tranform lives for better, and how to actualize this transformation by connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and

THE WHY AND HOW TO ARISE AND SHINE Text: Isaiah 60: 1- 7 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa "1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You?

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 6, 2010

God is looking for you. Are you hiding or are you willing to respond to his invitation?

WHERE ARE YOU? I. INTRODUCTION A. Me losing my keys 1. I lose my keys all the time 2. Share example of how my wife waits for me while I look for my keys B. Lost and Found Signs 1. Lost and found a. We know someone is looking for what is in that box. b. Someone is missing something 2. Lost ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ezra's Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a prayerful person? Do you pray earnestly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the model of New Testament Grace Prayers that gets answered. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:27-28 (New Living Translation, Sec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a prayerful person? Do you pray earnestly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the model of New Testament Grace Prayers that gets answered. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:27-28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Praise the Lord, the God of our ancestors, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Begins With You

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012

Building successfully will depend whether we have made wise or foolish choices. God wants His children to enjoy His promises. He will pour out His promises to those who are thirsty If you are thirsty for healing, he will pour out healing. If you are thirs

It Begins With You Building successfully will depend whether we have made wise or foolish choices. 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Finished - Communion Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Jesus said only I can lay my life down and take it up! Jesus did it all! That’s why when He was on the cross He said, IT IS FINISHED! No other sacrifices were required, no more animals, no more blood, no dark cloud of guilt hanging over us because of our

I want us to think for a few moments about the last meal Jesus had with His disciples. We call it the Last Supper and Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Feast of the Passover together. Jesus picks up a cup of wine and in: Luke 22:20 it says In the same way, after the supper he took ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Commandments, Wedding Vows? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 12, 2012

When did God gather Israel to Himself and exchange vows so that later God refers to His people as His bride? The marriage motif of God and His people runs throughout the Bible. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 may mark the sight and sound of this divine even

This lesson is an introduction to our study of the Ten Commandments. Weddings are always exciting and full of emotion. When God created us, male and female, in His own image and likeness, he also created marriage. The original intent of marriage included the blessing of procreation of little ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wild And Wooly Prophets

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2012

An introduction to the OT prophets

Introduction: A. The preacher to the Presidents, Billy Graham, now 93 years old, has come out with some surprising statements in the past few months. Recently, Mr. Graham quotes his late wife Ruth as saying, “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Inprescindible Presencia De Dios

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Apr 27, 2013

Los momentos de desesperación, de dificultad, de problemas son los momentos que nos impulsan a buscar la presencia de alguien o algo que nos sostenga para poder permanecer en pié. Sin embargo la única presencia que necesitamos es la de Dios.

Los momentos de desesperación, de dificultad, de problemas son los momentos que nos impulsan a buscar la presencia de alguien o algo que nos sostenga para poder permanecer en pié. Ósea, casi siempre cuando una persona se enferma, tiene una necesidad o pasa un fracaso, busca la presencia de alguien ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Move Over Clarence Darrow

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 16, 2013

In the 8th chapter of Hebrews, the writer Introduces the new covenant to the Jewish people. He describes Jesus as our mediator who will provide a pardon for our sin.

Move Over Clarence Darrow Hebrews 8:1-13 Intro: We have heard a lot about trials in the past few weeks haven’t we? We had the Jodi Arias trial where this woman was convicted of brutally killing her boyfriend. We had the Gosnell trial where a doctor was convicted of murdering three children in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Loyalty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2013

David put his covenant friendship with Jonathan to the test. He does so by putting his life in Jonathan's hand. It is the occasion for a confirmation of the covenant between them & also of a very sad parting.

The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 20:1-23 TESTING LOYALTY This is a sad chapter in the lives of Saul, Jonathan and David. David goes to Jonathan convinced that Saul is intent on putting him to death. David is seeking to learn what he has done to cause Saul to feel this way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Accessibility Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

On the first Good Friday, all the barriers to fellowship with God were removed. We now have access to God’s throne of grace.

Hebrews 10:16-25 “Accessibility” INTRODUCTION Good Friday is a sober time, as we ponder the human condition, our sinfulness, and the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. It seems incongruous to call this day “good.” The images of the day are certainly not “good.” Jesus is betrayed, tried, flogged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Mount Sinai - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 29, 2008

God asks the Hebrews for a blind commitment upfront, before He gives the Ten Commandments. God does this without apology. God does this with us as well, a commitment before we know the future.

It is 3:00 in the morning and we are waiting with other pilgrims on the back side of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of mount Sinai. It is a moonless night - pitch black beyond the small light we huddle around. I wonder if I dressed warm enough, I am surprised it can be so cold in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jewishness Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 19, 2013

The Bible was written by Jews for Jews thousands of years ago, in ancient languages and cultures that are vastly different from ours today. Making it all the more important to understand as much of those cultures as we can.

Quotes: “I am more than ever certain that a great place belongs to him in Israel's history of faith and that this place cannot be described by any of the usual categories.” -Martin Buber, leading Jewish writer, thinker, philosopher, and theologian (1878-1965). “No one can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal