Sermons on Covenant Love:

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 4, 2022

The communion, the covenant, the denial, the sifting, the charge, all of these things pointed to Jesus fulfilling His ultimate purpose (to die for us), and the focus of the disciples was still on earthly things. Will we see the lesson Jesus was teaching and apply it to our lives?

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Luke 22:1-38 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the teachings of Jesus surrounding His return - Bottom line: We DO NOT fear His return, but we can’t misunderstand it either -- We should know the signs behind His coming, and be ready to explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38, Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Sing Praises Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

"He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice" (PSALM 68:33).

O SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 68:32-35. PSALM 68:32. The closing exhortation of this Psalm calls upon all the kingdoms of the earth to sing praises unto God. PSALM 68:33. He is again referred to under the figure of “Him that rideth upon the heavens” (cf. Psalm 68:4). But now we are told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Comes To Jordan To Be Baptized

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2019

Why is baptism so important? And what is meant by Jesus, the sinless One submitting to baptism?

Jesus Comes to be Baptized by John Matthew 3:13-17 The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is mentioned in all four gospels. Even though it is not explicitly stated in the Gospel of John, it is strongly implied. What was the relation of John the Baptist to Jesus? All of the gospels deal with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Judgment We Can Bear.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2024

The God who comes, and is coming, and shall not keep silence (Psalm 50:3).

A JUDGMENT WE CAN BEAR. Psalm 50:1-6. This Psalm speaks of the mighty God, the God who speaks, the God of all Creation (Psalm 50:1). The God whose word shines forth from the heavenly Zion, and from the earthly Jerusalem (Psalm 50:2), to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 2:3). The God who comes, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inherit Your Mantle

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

God is still placing mantles. He still looks for men and women who will press through every station and pick up what He drops.

It all began as an ordinary day for Elisha. The son of a prosperous farmer, he rose as he always did, washed, dressed, and joined the family in the field. Twelve yoke of oxen strained against the plow. Nothing about that morning hinted that heaven had scheduled a life-altering appointment. Then, ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From The Backside Of The Desert To Holy Ground_exodus 2.15-3.22 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2026

GOD often prepares HIS servants in hidden places before revealing HIS power in public deliverance. The GOD who sees affliction, hears cries, and remembers HIS covenant reveals HIMSELF as I AM, the eternal Deliverer WHO sends HIS servant to redeem His people.

2026.01.11. Sermon Notes. “From the Backside of the Desert to Holy Ground” Exodus 2.15-3.22 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27 KEY WORDS: Deliverance, Covenant, Holy Ground, I AM, Calling, Obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Command (Deuteronomy 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 24, 2024

What is the greatest command? Let's look at Deuteronomy 6.

Which is the greatest command of all? What was the purpose of God’s commands? What were people to teach their children? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 6. What was God’s purpose for giving Israel His old covenant law? This is the command—the statutes and ordinances—the Lord your God has instructed me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit And The Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks the birth of the new covenant people in Christ. The fullness of the Spirit inspires the witness of the Word.

Acts 2 The Spirit and Witness of the Word The event of the coming of the Holy Spirit & the message in all languages 1-13 The explanation of the Event of His coming & the message preached 14-40 The effects of His coming & the message received and new life given 41-47 1. Pentecost was for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2014

Jesus did not celebrate the seventh day Sabbath according to the traditions of men but according to the "Spirit of the Law" and to fulfill the Mosaic Covenant.

Sabbath: Jesus and the Sabbath Here is the previous CONTEXT for today’s message: Genesis 2:1: The Sabbath was a Holy Day for man to Delight in God as The Creator. Ex. 20:8-11: Remember God as Creator. Deut. 5:12-15: Observe God as Redeemer. 2 Cor. 3: The Letter of the Law kills, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Steadfast Love Despite Our Wayward Ways Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 33 in our James series with a bit of a side trip looking at how God responds to our waywardness from Psalm 107.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “God’s Steadfast Love despite Our Wayward Ways” Psalm 107 The last verse of James emphasizes the value or restoring the fallen or winning the wayward or stabilizing the stumbling. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024

“Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 27:29, Proverbs 6:16-19, Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kindness Of God

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

Show the kindness of God to the people around us.

Imagine yourselves as kings. You’ve been victorious in all your doings. You just made a name for yourself by returning from a total victory in war. You’ve been doing well, and you’ve been blessed and given the wisdom and ability to win battles... And from all the battles come with plentiful land ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking With The Greatest Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

This is a series about walking in Love towards others. It is the greatest thing we can do as Christians

I want to start a series today about the most important thing that Christians need to work on in their life with God. In your relationship with Christ, which is the most important of all, there is 1 thing that we as the church need to do a much better job getting an understanding of. That is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: *other

Risky Business

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Apr 3, 2018

The love of God for humanity is as unfathomable as the depth and scale of the universe. But we can, in a small yet intimate way, gain an understanding of and even identify with that love.

I think most of us are well familiar with the developmental disorder known as Autism. It seems that its being diagnosed more and more frequently these days. In fact, the CDC estimates that Autism affects one in every 68 children in the US. It’s so common that most of us either have someone in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8, Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist