Sermons on Covenant Connection:

Opposition And The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

It's Jesus' final evening with his disciples, empty dishes are on the table, feet have been washed, and one of them has gone. But two things have kept recurring in Jesus' conversation. He's leaving. And they must remain connected to the Holy Spirit.

Sermon by Rev Ruth Newmarch After the happiness of Steph and Nic's wedding yesterday, its hard to hear about suffering for our faith. But if you think about it, hardship is mentioned even in the wedding service, 'for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health...'. In today's passage, it is ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Generous With Our Presence Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Stewardship is about more than money. A faithful steward not only stewards his/her resources, but his/her connection to the body of Christ. This message touches on offering ourselves to the body of Christ through our presence in worship.

We continue our Generosity: Possible series this morning discovering what it means to be generous with our presence. When we became a Christian, and one who chose to walk the faith journey as United Methodist, not only did we commit to support the body of Christ with our prayers and witness, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

M3 – Mobilizing Disciples 3 Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The call of every Christian is to become broken bread and poured out wine to others until they are able to feed on God for themselves. O. Chambers

M3 – MOBILIZING Disciples 1/24/16 Acts 1:8 Sunday AM A beggar boy had staked himself on a bridge in Rome w/ an old violin on which he played pitifully. The only people who gave money were those who felt sorry for him. One day a man came by who after listening asked the boy if he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to the Jordan for Baptism and nothing else is known to us.

Mark 3:20-35 Jesus and His Family in Mark FAMILY OF JESUS: Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children that help us to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Methodist

An Introduction To The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

This is the first instalment of a Devotional and somewhat Analytic commentary on the book of Revelation.

Just a word of warning. This first instalment is really long. This will not be the case for every instalment. Also, the portion right under the text is a bit academic for some people. The cross-references are there for those of you who want to take this as a challenge, and use these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009

President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Covenant Emphasis In The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

A brief overview of the Old Covenant emphasis in the Revelation

The Old Covenant Emphasis in the Revelation of Jesus Christ Chapter one provides the introduction in (v.1-7) as the Lord Jesus Christ’s work of redemption and His Second Coming are emphasized in (v.5-7). He speaks and appears to John as the Lord of Glory in the remaining verses giving John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage: God's Showcase Of Covenant-Keeping Grace Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

The most foundational thing you can say about marriage is that it is the doing of God, and the most ultimate thing you can say about marriage is that it is for the display of God.

What we have seen in the last two weeks is that the most foundational thing you can say about marriage is that it is the doing of God, and the most ultimate thing you can say about marriage is that it is for the display of God. These two points are made by Moses in Genesis 2. But they are made even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Is The New Covenant Better Than The Old? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 19, 2018

In what ways is the new covenant better than what Moses shared?

What Should We Do? Embrace the better new. - Sometimes Christians seem to pine for the Old Testament way of doing things. A couple examples: a. Getting to see God show up physically with smoke and lightning fireworks. b. Having a list of rules to follow. - A larger problem than that, though, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

"the Celeberation Of The New Covenant"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 18, 2019

How did Jesus use the Passover to institute the Lord's Supper?

In advance, Jesus had arranged a colt to be ready for His ride into Jerusalem on the first day of the week; and here we see that all His arrangements had been made long beforehand. (READ TEXT) The disciples wanted to know where they’d eat Passover, so Jesus sent them to Jerusalem saying to look for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Keep The Word Not For Salvation But For Covenant Power.

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Oct 6, 2013

Entering into the Covenant Through, “The Fear of the Lord”

We Keep the Word Not for Salvation but For Covenant Power. Entering into the Covenant Through, “The Fear of the Lord” We are Going to be Examining a Very Old Covenant, with You this Morning About a Covenant that provides Longevity, Prosperity, Good Health, and Un measurable ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Wedding Feast--Sign Of The New Covenant Of Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2025

At Cana, both Mary and Jesus knew that if Jesus intervened to fix the problem of the empty wineskins, as He did on her request, doing such a sign reminiscent of the prophets’ predictions about God’s redemptive action would start them both down the road to Calvary.

Second Sunday in Course 2025 Just last Sunday we heard from Isaiah that the Messiah would not cry out or mistreat the wounded. That surely describes Jesus. Today we hear from Isaiah, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 96:1-3, Psalm 96:7-10, Isaiah 62:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Covenant Of Peace: Living Free From Worry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God in the midst of it.

THE COVENANT OF PEACE: LIVING FREE FROM WORRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.” Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Infant Baptism: A Continuity Of God's Covenant Grace

Contributed by Dasol Kang on May 27, 2025

Baptism is not about what we do for God, but about what God promises to us - and infant baptism reflects the continuity of God’s covenant grace throughout Scripture

- A Presbyterian and a Baptist were debating methods of baptism. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my ankles, would that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my knees, will that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: What about up to my neck? If I get into a pool up to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Patriarchs The Mission Of God In The Abrahamic Covenan Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016 Google earth is a great little tool that can help you find a location. You can zoom in and get a pretty detailed picture of where you are and you can zoom out to see where you are in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational