Sermons on Descendants Of Promise:

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 5, 2019

In order to make “A Fresh Start for the New Year”, therefore, we need to understand and walk in 1) The Desire for Freedom (Galatians 4:21-23 , 2) The Design for Freedom (Galatians 4:24-27), and celebrate 3) The Delight of Freedom (Galatians 4:28-31).

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: “(A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future”. Typically at this time, we make resolutions or commitments to change something (or multiple things) about ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Other

The Transfer Of The Priesthood Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 2 of a study on the priesthood. Adapted from a study by Dr. Perry Stone

This morning we are going to continue our study entitled The Code of the Priest. This series is designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and how He interacts with His children. Two weeks ago we laid the groundwork for this study by looking at the fact that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How The War In Israel Affects Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To explore the ongoing conflict in Israel through the lens of biblical prophecy, specifically from the books of Daniel and Revelation, and to understand its relevance and impact on modern-day Christians.

Good morning, beloved family. We find ourselves today in a world where the news headlines often bear witness to a tale as old as time - the conflict in Israel. The land of our Savior's birth, where biblical prophecy and modern reality intersect. Today, we're going to unpack the roots of this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1

Topics: Israel, Conflict

Four Lesson From Four People's Lives Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the spiritual life-lessons Christians can learn from Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.

Genesis Series #49 June 02, 2002 Title: Four Lesson From Four People’s Lives Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #49 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 25:19-34 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And See Jesus (John 1:43-51) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 5, 2022

Nathaniel is open-minded enough to come see Jesus for himself, and overcomes his initial skepticism. This makes him the ideal Israelite. Also, Jesus is not a ladder. Angels come "to" Jesus, not "upon" him.

This week, starting in John 1:43, we find ourselves on day 4. Let's just start there: (43) On the next day, he (Jesus) wished to depart to Galilee, and he finds Philip, and Jesus says to him, "Follow me." Already in the gospel of John, we've seen a number of people take the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 2 Samuel 7:14-16, Genesis 28:10-17

Covenant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores building relationships with our new pastor, fostering inclusivity in our congregation, and embracing a renewed covenant with God for all.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you in the warmth of this sanctuary, the echo of our shared laughter and the harmony of our joined voices filling this sacred space. It's a blessing to be here with you, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by our shared pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Topics: New Covenant, New Pastor

Father's Day Message About Asher

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2020

A Father's Day message about Asher's contributions to his family legacy. Known as "Happy."

Happy Asher June 21, 2020 I don’t think we know too many people who are named HAPPY. Did you ever see the movie Happy Gilmore? It’s a pretty funny and silly movie! Did you know that the most famous person named Happy is a marvel character. If you’re a marvel fan, you know who I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:17, Deuteronomy 33:24-25, Luke 2:36-38, 1 Chronicles 7:40

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Homecoming Reunion

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon was given at a reunion homecoming.The significance of reunion and homecoming in this life points to the coming reunion and homecoming in the next.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) From far and wide, you, the descendants of the founding members of the Palmyra Methodist Church, have gathered here again this year to remember, give thanks, celebrate your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God Takes Us From Flight To Sight To Delight Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 10, 2005

How God used the flight of Jacob to build his faith and encourage his future.

The Flight of Jacob - Jacob Sermon Series # 2 - Genesis 27:41-28:22 Living by faith is really a strange way to live. It’s kind of like trying to talk to your child or husband when he or she is watching TV. The child doesn’t quite grasp everything you’re saying because he or she has his mind in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Remaining Confident When We Fail

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2022

We all fail at times. When that happens, how do we pull ourselves out of the dugout and get our heads back into the game of life?

There was an important business executive who boarded the New Orleans to Washington train. He had a very important business meeting and he needed to be awakened in order to get off the train in Atlanta about five o'clock in the morning. Since he was a heavy sleeper, he found a porter and told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandalous Women In The Genealogy Of Jesus - Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 12, 2018

The description of the women in the genealogy of Jesus.

The scandalous women in the genealogy of Jesus - Bathsheba. Scripture References—2 Samuel 11:2, 3; 12:24; 1 Kings 1:11-31; 2:13-19; 1 Chronicles 3:5 ; Matthew 1:1-16. In Matt. 1:1-16 we find “the forgotten chapter of the Christmas story.” It is a genealogy—a list of names, most of them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Of The Greatest Stupid Questions Asked Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2023

When something goes wrong in life, maybe yours, don’t we want to shake our fists and ask the Lord if He really cares about us?

Saturday of the Third Week in Course There are a few truly mindless questions in the Bible, or implied by the stories. You can probably think of a few offhand. “Noah, why are you building a big boat many miles from the ocean?” “David, have you seen the gorgeous woman next door on the roof?” My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 1:69-75, Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Catholic

16. Covenant Relationships Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

God's response to His creation's "no" (Charts can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 16 – COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 9:8-17, Colossians 2:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham Set Free To Be Blessed And A Blessing! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 20, 2011

Jesus continues the covenant that was established with Abraham and we are now under the eternal covenant.

Abraham set free to be blessed and a blessing! Genesis 17:1-22 Last week I had said that I was going to start a series called ‘Great Men warts and all’; it looks like I may have to change the name of the series to ‘Great People warts and all’ as there are some fairly warty women in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9, Matthew 1:17, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army