Sermons on Covenants:

It's Time For A Spiritual Tune Up - Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

We have a time in Abraham’s life where he really needs to kind of get it back together.

Well over the last several weeks we’ve been looking at the life of Abraham. We followed Him as he left Ur and he went up to Haran and then came back down to Palestine. We tagged along with him as he went into Egypt where he lied and not so many good things there happened. But then he came back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do The Right Thing (Exodus 23:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 9, 2022

Instructions on being a witness, and judge/jury. A broader point, about doing the right thing for rich and poor, citizens and aliens.

It's hard to be a good neighbor (Exodus 23:1-9) I'd like to start today by taking a step back, and helping us remember where we are in the book of Exodus. Let's turn to Exodus 19:1-9 (NRSV updated no reason). This passage is one of the keys to understanding Exodus as a whole. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9, Exodus 19:1-9

God's Holy Angels (Pt.2)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Dec 27, 2001

Who is the Angel of the LORD? Join Pastor Steve for Part 2 in "God’s Holy Angels."

This morning we are continuing our study on "God’s Holy Angels." We have already looked at their existence, definitions, number and nature. Today we are going to look at their classification. But before we look at their classification, I want to focus your attention on one special angel in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Praise That Is Pleasing"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Aug 28, 2002

An expository message admonishing believers to a life of praise and good works.

“Praise That is Pleasing” Hebrews 13:15-16 August 25, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Hebrews 13:15-16 The Text Summary: The author of Hebrews admonishes believers to a lifestyle of offering praise to God; the praise ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faithfulness: A Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

A Sermon dealing with the gift of Faithfulness

FAITHFULNESS: A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1 Corinthins 3:1-2 We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness or faith. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. But where one describes something that is within us, the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Is The Answer That You've Been Looking For

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 13, 2005

Freedom is the answer that you’ve been looking for.

Have you ever thought of taking time for your heart? What power their is in dwelling in your heart? In truly opening the flood gates and allowing the Lord to come in and heal the broken places in your life. Lets stop just for a few moments here. Write down what your thinking right now as you read ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blessing Our Children

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

How can we bring blessing upon our children and grandchildren?

Blessing Our Children Hebrews 11:21 6-15-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org Intro: Since this is Father’s Day I want to share with you the Ten most commonly used phrases by dads as they are raising their kids. 10. This is going to hurt ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Clothe Yourself With Christ

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

How does the law function in the life of the believer? It is not proscriptive, but descriptive.

When he was a boy growing up in Philadelphia, Tony Campolo and his best friend devised what they considered a brilliant and creative Halloween prank - one which, by the way, they never carried out. Their plan was to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. (To explain to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Just Gotta Laugh Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 15, 2013

Isaac is born and we learn lessons about how God works in our lives.

“Happy is the person who can laugh at himself. He will never be short on entertainment,” someone said. This chapter links back to Genesis 17, 25 years before. Gen 21:1-2 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reflect On The Past But Get A Vision Of The Future

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2012

Dwelling on the past will put our journey into the future into jeopardy. Focusing on the future, where God is already waiting, will produce victory in life. We need a clearer vision of what lies ahead in order to be truly victorious in Christ.

Reflect on the Past but Get a Vision of the Future Sunday. December 30, 2012 By Rev. James May As I began to put together the Powerpoint presentation for this message, the first picture that I found to use was so very appropriate. It is a picture of the windshield of a car as it is traveling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Practices Of Public Worship

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2013

This message is an explanation of our Order of Worship.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a short series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I said that all of life is worship. Last week I explained some principles that govern our public worship service. Today, I would like to conclude our series with a study on the practices ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Idolatry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective.

Introduction Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective. Text Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Idolatry is the subject of chapter 10. It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crossroads Of The World

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2013

Israel is literally the crossroads of the world in physical and spiritual ways.

1. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother. While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack. The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than $1500, or they could bury her right there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crossroads Of The World

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2013

The Land of Israel was promised to the descendants of Abraham for some key reasons!

1. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother. While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack. The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than $1500, or they could bury her right there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ