Sermons on Descendants Of Promise:

Rejoicing In Our Inheritance, Despite A Horrible Job Market

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 8, 2011

As unemployment is still rampant, some of us struggle to make ends meet, needless to say provide an inheritance for our next generation. However, through any frustration and hold-up in life, we are called to REJOICE in our promised inheritance in Heaven.

Rejoicing in our Inheritance, Despite a Horrible Job Market Sterling C. Franklin Glorious King Jesus Christian Church June 5, 2011 (Sunday) Man, this job market is HORRIBLE! Many men in their 60s and 70s who have talked with me on the topic are saying that they’ve never seen such hardship in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2022

Sarah Laughed in unbelief, but God transformed her unbelief, changing her laughter to the expression of joy. God longs to transform the one who is honest before Him.

“[The angels charged with the destruction of Sodom] said to [Abraham], ‘Where is Sarah your wife?’ And he said, ‘She is in the tent.’ The LORD said, ‘I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.’ And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By Frustration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2023

Moses got so frustrated that he did something he shouldn't have done and it cost him the chance to lead Israel into the Promised Land. What did his frustration lead him to do that was wrong... and what can we learn from that?

Have you ever played one of those arcade games where you operate a claw that can pick up a toy inside? I’ve never played those games (too frustrating for me). But years ago, there was a story out of Wisconsin about a 6-year-old who attempted to get the toy of his dreams out of that machine… and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1: How To Receive The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2024

1. Receive Jesus with hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Receive Jesus with hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Receive Jesus with honesty (vs. 11-15).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 1: How to Receive the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: What Does It Mean To "Tabernacle With God?” Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2024

The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant today as it was in biblical times and it speaks to the heart of our relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: What Does It Mean to “Tabernacle with God?” Introduction Today, we’re going to explore a topic that speaks to the very heart of our relationship with God—what it means to “tabernacle” with Him. The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Exodus 25:8, Hebrews 9:11-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

God sends His prophet, Elijah, not to a wealthy household, not to a powerful leader, but to a poor, grieving Gentile widow.

Go! And Trust the God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Opening Prayer Lord God Almighty, You are the Giver of life, the Sustainer of hope, and the One who speaks and it is done. Thank You for Your Word—living, active, and powerful. Today, as we study the story of Elijah and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Luke 4:25-26, Deuteronomy 8:3, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 11:1, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ang Plano Ng Diyos Ay Nagbubukas Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 25, 2024

Ang pag-unawa sa tawag ni Abraham at ang pangakong natupad ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa sa layunin ng Diyos sa kasaysayan. Ang kasukdulan ay nasa kaganapan ng panahon sa pagdating ng ating Tagapagligtas na si Jesucristo.

Sa Genesis kabanata 12 ang Diyos ay nakikitungo sa isang partikular na grupo ng mga tao. Ito ay isang pagbabago ng diin. Genesis Kabanata 1-11 Ang Diyos ay nakikitungo sa tao sa pangkalahatan. Ang Diyos ang ama ng lahat ng sangkatauhan sa pamamagitan ni Adan at kahit kay Noah. Dahil tinatawag ng ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise Of robots. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

As technology advances, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives.

As technology advances, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives. While they offer many benefits, we must consider the spiritual implications of creating and relying on intelligent machines. This sermon explores the idea that robots and AI ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Exodus 20:3, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Don’t Miss The New Thing: Following Jesus Into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 1, 2026

We are a people who love our memories. But discipleship is never about camping in yesterday. Discipleship is about following Jesus—and Jesus always walks forwards.

Don’t Miss the New Thing: Following Jesus into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads of Memory and Movement Church, we are a people who love our memories. We frame them, revisit them, and sometimes—if we are honest—we live in them. Past victories. Past failures. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:39-40, John 14:6, Romans 6:4, John 7:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Word Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 4, 2026

Do we truly believe that when God says something in His Word, the Bible, He means it? This message challenges us to examine what we truly believe about God's Word.

Please open your Bibles to Psalm 119. We’re going to read verses 127 and 128. “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. [And because I feel this way about your Word] Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, John 6:63, Proverbs 18:21, Deuteronomy 1:20-21, Numbers 13:32-33, Genesis 12:1-4, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-29, Luke 17:11-14, Matthew 8:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Well Do You Know The Lord Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2022

Everybody needs to know that Jesus is: 1. The Great Physician (vs. 14-15). 2. The promised Messiah (vs. 16-21). 3. The Prince of Peace (vs. 14-16, 19-20). 4. The only possible Savior (vs. 18, 21).

How Well Do You Know the Lord Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. Remember that by this point, Jesus was in the second year of His earthly ministry. And in this chapter we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lost

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 16, 2025

It is only through ignorance of self that others can humiliate, intimidate, control, and erase us however when you understand that the same DNA that ran through the veins of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob runs through yours, that you are a recipient of the Divine Promise, that you have an inheritance.

Lost By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is my desire, my mission to dive into one of the most intriguing Biblical facts of history and talk about the 12 tribes of Israel. We are going to discover who these tribes were, the spiritual blessings each tribe possessed, what happened to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:19, Genesis 18:14, Genesis 28:12-15, 1 Kings 11:43, 1 Kings 12:26-27, Revelation 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Coming One, Rest On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-30 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 24, 2025

When things don't go as expected, we often begin to question and doubt. By reflecting and trusting the facts, and remaining firm in the Promises fulfilled and yet to come, we can find peace in trusting HIM. The invitation has been given, "Come unto Me and find peace."

2025.04.27. Sermon Notes. THE COMING ONE, REST ON JESUS, MATTHEW 11 William Akehurst, HSWC INTRO: When things don't go as expected we often begin to question our thinking. But if we remind ourselves of the established facts, and choose to continue in them, we will be blessed. The Coming One ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 11:1-30, John 1:29-34, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:11, Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Matthew 23:13, 1 Peter 1:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2017

In Romans 1:1–7 Paul unfolds 7 aspects of the good news of Jesus Christ: 1) The Preacher (Rom. 1:1) and Promise (Rom. 1:2), 2) Person (Rom. 1:3-4), 3) Provision , Proclamation, Purpose (Rom. 1:5), and finally the 4) Privileges of the Good News (Rom. 1:7)

A quick look at any newspaper, a radio update or TV newscast, reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the magnification of what is happening on an individual level. As personal problems, animosities, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Other

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God