Sermons on Covenant Promises:

Faith Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

What does faith teach one as to the true way to approach God?

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 11:1-40 This is the hymn of faith, summoning the Hebrews to a life of unshaken confidence in the living God (10:23). The writer encourages them in the midst of persecutions and trials with quick sketches of the patriarchs who had conquered the enemy by faith. 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Three "onlys" All Worked Out (Joshua 21:43-45, 22:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Joshua's book tension results from the 3 "onlys" of ch. 1. But they all work out: God is faithful, Joshua is brave, and the people obey.

When we started this study on Joshua, it was kind of overwhelming. How can you tell what you're supposed to focus on as you read? How can you tell what's important to the author? Usually what biblical authors do near the start of their books is give you some help in this. They'll ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Joshua 21:43-45, Joshua 22:1-9, Joshua 1:1-18

For Her Life He Died Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011

Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Can Compare With The Lord? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2011

Overview of Psalm 89 . (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SEREMON OUTLINE: 3 Key words: •Faithfulness. •Forever. •Covenant. (1). The mercies of the Lord (vs 1-4). (2). The faithfulness of the Lord (vs 5-52). SERMON BODY: Ill: Peanut’s cartoon: • Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, • "Go ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-52

Denomination: Brethren

Abraham, A Man Challenged #7 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

A Man of Covenant

Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise A Man of Covenant Reading: Genesis 15:7ff "...he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness." As we trace the life of Abram, we can clearly see growth in his comprehension of and faith in God. There are times when no matter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2012

In today's lesson we learn how God fulfills his promise.

Scripture Today we will study the birth of John the Baptist as it is set forth in Luke 1:57-66. Regarding the birth of John the Baptist, Bible commentator Philip Ryken says: The opening chapters of Luke are like a duet from an oratorio. One voice begins to sing, followed by another, and then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep The Home Fires Burning Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2008

Exposition of Job 1:5 for the first part of the paragraph of the church covenant that deals with private life commitments that church members make to the church

t: Job 1:5, Title: Keep the Home Fires Burning, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Bonnie said that in the covenant that we must accept okra from Benny B. “We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

In Joshua, the children of Israel set up 12 stones at Gilgal to remind them of what God had done. How do we remember the blessings of God?

It is a time of transition. Of uncertainty. Moses is dead. Joshua has stepped into the leadership void; just as a new generation of Israelites are ready to cross over the Jordan to take possession of the land promised to Abraham. God understands the feelings of his people. The anticipation, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Infant Baptism Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An exposition of the doctrine and practice of infant baptism.

Introduction We’ve come to the second of the two-part sermons on baptism. I trust that most everyone who heard last Sunday’s message on the meaning of baptism would not have had difficulty with what they heard. Baptism is a sign and seal of the gospel. The four primary elements of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grace Of The Lord Jesus Be With You All. Amen.

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 3, 2022

I believe this verse is the word of the Lord for 2022

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. I have been seeking the Lord about 2022, and I want you to know I feel good about what is coming. I am not saying trials are going to be over, what I hear the Lord saying, is that He is going to show up for His people, and in His people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21, Romans 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Child Dedication

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

GIVING OUR CHILDERN BACK TO GOD

Child Dedication ?Anointment of each child - *Explanation of anointing* In the OT there were 3 reasons that anointing with oil was used I.] Healing II.] Embalming II.] To set someone apart - olive oil is a symbol of joy, happiness and honor Today we are anointing these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Messianic King(2011)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2011

1 of 2. Matthew’s audience is given a telling look at Jesus’ Messianic Kingship. Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King. But Why OR What makes Jesus uniquely such? Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King by...

JESUS The MESSIANIC KING-I—Matthew 1:1-17 Attention: For many, Christmas is about the change of physical seasons. With our sentiments being stirred by specific & secular, holiday songs & stories. White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Sin is deadly in the end even though it may seem pleasurable in the beginning. Humans cannot determine what is right and wrong in the universe God created. It is beyond our limitations. So we can and must trust God. The question is will you trust him.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rest Stop

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Life is a weary journey, but God has built a rest stop into the rhythm of our lives — a Sabbath rest in Jesus Christ, where trust replaces fear, grace replaces striving, and His finished work becomes our peace.

Introduction A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, trying to put them at ease with small talk. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked a little girl. Without hesitation, she said, “Tired.” She had been watching the adults in her life, always ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Genesis 25 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 25 One day a man holidaying in the Bahamas noticed a big crowd gathered at the end of the pier. As he got closer he observed someone preparing for a solo journey around the world in a tiny homemade boat. Without exception everybody was telling him all the things that could go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist