Sermons on Claim The Promise:

The Future's So Bright You Need To Wear Shades Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 31, 2023

Haggai encourages the weary Jewish people that, even though things look hopeless, God has an amazing plan for their future.

Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-29-23 Intro As a professor at Moody Bible Institute, I often talk to students who are completely overwhelmed. They are taking classes, writing papers, reading books, and working (sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 10, 2023

For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Luke 2:8-20 NKJV “The Greatest Gift” December 10, 2023 The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. Though this story is 2,000 years old, it still brings us joy every time we hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jericho

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 13, 2022

What happened at Jericho? How does Jericho apply to us today.

There it is,” exclaimed Joshua, “there is the land of milk and honey just as God promised.” The Hebrews were bunched up around Joshua staring with wonder, and a bit of fright, not at the Promised Land, but at the large obstacle standing in the way. Jericho! To be fair it was not something ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

The Refining Fire Of God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very popular among Christian people. They were little boxes containing rolled up verses of Scripture, and each verse contained a promise of God which you could select and think about during the day.

The Refining Fire of God Scripture: Malachi 4:1–3, especially verse 2 But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. Introduction: Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God And What Can God Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

I preached this message as the church was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power had been restored to all of our buildings except the sanctuary. There was a lot of work to be accomplished and we were meeting in our Fellowship Hall. Yet in all this God was sufficient

WHO GOD IS AND WHAT GOD CAN DO! 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 (NIV) 9 GOD, WHO HAS CALLED YOU INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, IS FAITHFUL. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NIV) 8 AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU, SO THAT IN ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES, HAVING ALL THAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Behold And Believe

Contributed by Ray Swift on Apr 23, 2023

Many Christians are fascinated with new material things but how many Christians get excited about new spiritual things. God wants to do something new and extraordinary in every believer's life and in every church every day.

Behold & Believe Isaiah 43:18-19 Intro.: Good morning and thank you for the honor I have of being here today and sharing God’s Word. I also want to thank you for your support and cooperation through the Cooperative Program. It’s my joy to serve Louisiana Baptists as the Director of Pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey. Walking In Faith. Genesis 12:1-3

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2022

As we journey through life, we need to remember what many people went through in the Bible. Take a walk through those in the Old Testament and see what they went through in the trials and tribulations of life.

The Journey. Walking in Faith Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah: A Flawed Heroine Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2023

Hebrews 11:11 teaches us that we cannot do in our strength, God can.

Introduction Last week, I started a sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week sermon series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Today, we are going to study Sarah, a flawed heroine of the faith. I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence During Uncertainty

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022

Just like Abram, all we need to do is simply believe and trust in God. Yes, we can be confident in the times of uncertainty.

We have been talking about having confidence during certain times in our lives--confidence when fear surrounds us, and confidence during conflicting times. Today I want to look at being confident in times of uncertainty. If anyone knows about uncertainty, it's our world today. You all know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Psalm 33:4, Romans 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Davidic Covenant: God’s Grace Moves Us To Gratitude 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Apr 15, 2024

The Davidic Covenant was a covenant made with David that is fundamental to the future messianic reign of Christ in Jerusalem.

The Davidic Covenant: God’s Grace Moves Us to Gratitude 2 Samuel 7:1-29 The Davidic Covenant was a covenant made with David that is fundamental to the future messianic reign of Christ in Jerusalem. Jesus will one day reign for 1,000 years in the Millennial kingdom from Jerusalem. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Take And Eat - Mark 14:22-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2024

Why do some verses in the Bible make our relationship with God sound conditional, and other verses make it sound unconditional? The answer to that question is the key to understanding the gospel and having the closest, most intimate relationship with God possible.

Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, Matthew 26:26-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 5, 2024

God has made covenants with His people throughout history. What has He done to establish a covenant with us?

Read Genesis 12:1-3. Pray. They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? That’s right, Pilgrims. I got to thinking about the Pilgrims because William Bradford, their first governor, had written that the Pilgrims came to the New World to escape the persecution ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Reasons To Fear Not

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

10 Reasons To Fear Not

Isaiah 43 v 1 - 7 10 Reasons To Fear Not Because Of :- I. Of Regulation 1 But now thus saith the LORD that "created thee", O Jacob, and he that "formed thee", O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Fear Not

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Fear Not

Isaiah 43:1-13 Fear Not 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. I. A REBELLION 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Holiness