Sermons on Extraordinary Promises:

Jesus Will Meet You There

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 28, 2007

The promise that Jesus made to His disciples “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” has brought peace and assurance to many a troubled heart.

JESUS WILL MEET YOU THERE Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ’He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you." (Matthew 28:7) I regularly read “A Pastoral Letter” that I receive bi-monthly from Paul W. Powell of George W. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:7

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Series: Book of Acts #5 Acts 1:4-8[1] 11-13-05 Intro Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse. Acts 1:8 “But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Of God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Paul opens his letter to the Romans reminding them of the Promise of God! As Paul states "the gospel . . . is the power of God unto salvation" and it is also the central theme of Romans.

The Gospel of God (Part 2) Romans 1:7–17 Introduction People for two thousand years have been refuting and overthrowing this book, and yet it stands today as solid as a rock. Its circulation increases, and it is more loved and cherished and read today than ever before. People make about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005

Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Abram Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2004

Abram was told to break away from all he had known. God is silent on the details, but He promised to walk with Abram. He filled in the details along the way.

The Call of Abram, Genesis 12:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like to share a typical military experience. I was teaching a Character Guidance class one afternoon to a Company of soldiers from the 519th MP Bn at Fort Meade, MD. About halfway ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Now Is Not The End Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2011

Part 4 focuses on Joseph's revelation to his brother and his understanding that God had established him to save the lives of his family as part of His promise to Abraham.

Now Is Not The End Part 4 Scriptures: Genesis Chapter 42-50; Exodus 13:19 Introduction: This morning I will complete this series I’ve titled “Now Is Not The End”. During the past three weeks we have followed Joseph’s trials and tribulations as he was sold into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Assured Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

Three wonderful blessings are promised in these verses to those that continue believing in Jesus and loving the brethren. These blessing are assurance in God's presence, answered prayers, & the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

1 JOHN 3: 18-24 THE ASSURED HEART [Hebrews 9:13-22] There is a warm assurance, a sound persuasion of heart, that loving people in deed and truth gives the believer. Such love provides us with a confidence that we can go into God's presence and ask and receive whatever we need. These requests, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

"What Would You Do"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 29, 2011

Mots oif us juts exist in life instead of truly live. This lesson will help to show you what God has promised to have a Spirit filled life.

If you could do anything in this world what would it be? I know a lot of you at work daydream about this very question. My question to you today is “What is holding you back”? Is it money, security, afraid to fail or all of the above? Psalm 20:4 “May He give you the desire of ...read more

God! The Great Rewarder

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 17, 2011

Those who diligently seek after God to please Him and make sincere efforts to follow His precepts and commands will be rewarded by God who promised this in His Word.

Mat 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Picker Uppers Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 6, 2013

We must be before we do. Our Father who is "rich in mercy" expectes as much of His children and promises the same merciful treatment to them as they extend to others.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. A Christian must be something before he can do something. One bankrupt in spirit, broken with grief, submissive to God’s leading, and living with an insa¬tiable hunger for righteousness is now ready and able to live out the life he has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goodness Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory is a consuming fire, burning away our sin because He loves us and wants us to experience the abundant life that He has promised us.

We have been looking at experiencing God’s glory, and our last study of Scripture was with the Israelites as God’s glory – visible in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night – led them out of Egypt to the Red Sea, and then delivered them from Pharaoh and his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Meantime

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 6, 2012

The context of Jeremiah's written promise of God, "I have a plan ad purpose for you" speaks to how can we endure the hard times and stay faithful to God.

In the Meantime Jeremiah 29:1-14 Introduction: All of us have stored in our mind favorite scripture quotations. We often pull them out to quote on an appropriate occasion. That may be called Biblical “cherry picking.” Seldom do we look at the larger passage from which the quote is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Peace To Destruction Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 20, 2011

Abram’s spiritual journey mirrors his eartly journey in the promised land and contrasts with Lot’s spiritual journey. Abram journey’s to peace as opposed to destruction.

INTRODUCTION For those of you who don’t know, I am the oldest of three boys and I grew up in a family that went to church every church every Sunday? Let me just say, most of the time, it wasn’t a piece of cake. My brothers and I would fight our parents about getting ready. Then, my parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational