Sermons on Empty Promises:

Precious Promise's

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

Some encourageing promises from the Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples.

I. Promise Of The Holy Spirit - V. 7 1.To convict the world of sin 2.Show us the life acceptable to God 3.Tells us of the jugement of the prince of this world II. Promise Of The Holy Spirit To Guide And Teach Us - V .13 1.Guide 2.Show 3.Glorify III .Promise Of Them To See Him Again - V ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Promise Fulfilled

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000

What God promises He Fulfill

Printed Text Gen. 15:1-6; 17:17-21; 21:1-3 Introduction A. Stop the Bus A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Irrevocable Promise

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 30, 2001

God’s Promise is primary. Works won’t help becuase salvatin is by faith alone.

So, what’s wrong with rules? Life couldn’t continue if we didn’t have rules to govern it. It’s good to teach your children to always say please and thank you. To knock before entering a room, to clean up after themselves. It’s important to know that blue and green should never be seen; that white ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of The Promise Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

First in series. The gift of the promise of the messiah.

The Gift Of The Promise Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: Tis the season to give gifts Hustle and bustle of those around us Stores are full "Little Paws Adventures"? – Insights for Living-Chuck Swindol God has given us FOUR gifts by which we can understand the true purpose and meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 1, 2001

Jesus has given us a wonderful promise that if we place our trust in Him that we will one day spend eternity in heaven.

The Promise of Heaven John 14:1-6 Introduction "One time it was my privilege to watch the ascent of a balloon. It was bound to the earth by many cords. As the process of filling it with gas began, it struggled to get free. The first line was cut, and immediately that side was lifted from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 11, 2001

God gave his people the promise of sending a Messiah to deliver them and in Jesus God has kept that promise.

A Christmas Promise Luke 1:1-20 December 1997 Introduction I. A Christmas Wish A. The wish is made This past week there was a wonderful Christmas movie on called a Christmas Wish. It is the story of a grandson who returns home to temporarily run the family real estate business after his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promised Healer Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 10, 2002

Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Messiah comes as promised, and he comes healing. Physical healing is an important part of Messiah’s work in rolling back the curse of the fall.

The Promised Healer Text: Matthew 8:1-17 Introduction You all know I like to check out sermoncentral.com as I prepare my sermons. Sometimes it is more revealing for what is not there than what is there. This week for instance I was fascinated to read through sermon after sermon on this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES I. (:1-7) THE HEART SONG OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE Who is addressed here as God’s covenant people? "seed of Abraham" = "His servant" "O sons of Jacob" = "His chosen ones" What should be their Heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Promises

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Paul has caught the vision of how relationships work best ... always showing concern for that other person’s needs and wants ... loving that other person enough to listen and perhaps change to make things better

Love Promises Ephesians 5:21-22, 25 As we gather here today for this festive occasion, Paul has some very good advice for you, Mark and Ronalda, as you prepare to begin their life together. Paul writes: Submit yourselves to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises And Prisoners Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002

Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promises Of God

Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002

Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:2-4, Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Promised

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 29, 2002

Jesus gave us many precious promises in His last hours with the disciples.

Jesus Promised John 14:1-31 Intro: This Chapter of the Gospel of John should be familiar to every believer. It was written the night before Jesus would go to be crucified. It contains many of His last words to the disciples (an us. Jesus was in the upper room with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

"The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist