Sermons on Extraordinary Promises:

Jacob's Ladder (Genesis 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2024

Did God mysteriously promise Christ to Jacob? Do we limit God to a place of worship, or recognize His blessings on us everywhere we go? Let's look at Genesis 28.

Do we limit God to a physical place? Can we truly limit God to a house of worship or is He with us everywhere? Was a mysterious promise of Christ included? Let’s look at Genesis 28. Did Isaac come to his senses and bless Jacob according to God’s will? Later, Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Sermon V: The Final Battle Fought And Won Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Choosing to believe in and proclaim our Lord's death, burial and resurrection is to be alive to God and to rest assured of the truth of His promises.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE FINAL BATTLE FOUGHT AND WON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK On June 18, 1815, a watchman stood in the tower of England’s Winchester Cathedral gazing anxiously out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-40

His Name Shall Be Called - 5 Powerful Names Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2020

and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We must claim the promises of God through prayer , obedience, faith and patience.

5 POWERFUL NAMES OF JESUS OUTLINE 1. WONDERFUL 2. COUNSELLOR 3. THE MIGHTY GOD 4. THE EVERLASTING FATHER 5. THE PRINCE OF PEACE We must claim the promises of God through prayer , obedience, faith and patience. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Isaiah 9:6 ………. and his name shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Did! What Jesus Is Doing!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2019

Jesus promised that His people would do greater things than He had done, after He was risen from the dead. We are called to perform the work of Christ in the power of the Risen Saviour.

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [JOHN 20:30-31]. “There are also many other things that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Full Circle Again Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

Malachi ends on a sombre note. In the life of the people of Judah, everything has come full circle all over again. However there is the promise of the messenger, and a message, which will bring a circuit breaker to the cycle of sin.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home Coming Full Circle Again Malachi 2:17-4:6 We all know this doesn’t actually happen. But, if I was God, I think there would be days when I would get very depressed about being God. It would be very depressing watching people just make the same mistakes over and over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Godliness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abide With Me O Lord

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 18, 2021

In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'

Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31

It’s What’s Inside That Counts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2021

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our helper and be "in" us... but what does that mean? What difference could the presence of God's Spirit make in our lives?

OPEN: I read a true story about a woman was pregnant with her first child, and her 4-year-old nephew came over to visit. She allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. And he had this puzzled look on his face and said, "How’s that baby gonna get out of there?" She ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Travels With Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

We are privileged to have our God with us and who promised that he travels with us in all our life journey from the day we have committed to him. Read and enjoy and share with others.

Theme: He travels with us Text: Isaiah 41:1-24 Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Annual theme, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Elisha And The Shunammite Woman - The Recipient Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Gratefulness in Elisha caused him to promise a son for the Shunammite woman whose husband was too old to have children. The message compares also Sarah and Hannah with this woman. God graciously provided for the couple at Shunem.

ELISHA AND THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN - THE RECIPIENT OF GRATITUDE SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 10 INTRODUCTION: Recapping from the last message. Elisha stayed with the childless couple at Shunem on his travels, and it was all of God’s providing. 1. It was the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2, Luke 17:12-19, Colossians 3:15-17, 2 Kings 4:13, 1 Samuel 1:9-15, 2 Kings 4:11-17, Hebrews 11:11-12, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law, Sacrifice,tabernacle And Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's giving of His Law, the Tabernacle, and the sacrificial system to prepare his people to enter into the Promised Land, and through Christ continues to do the same for all believers today.

Today, we are continuing our series called The Story. If you are visiting with us today, basically The Story is a 31-week overview of the Bible. The goal is helping you connect the different stories of the Bible together and ultimately to see how your story connects up to God’s story. Last ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Hebrews 10:1, John 3:5, Matthew 5:17, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Purpose

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Aug 15, 2022

FULFILMENT the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. "winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream" the meeting of a requirement, condition PURPOSE the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

These seven strategies can help you reveal or find your purpose so you can begin living a more meaningful life. *Giving your life to christ Donate your time, Money, or Talent. to God Surround Yourself With Positive People. ... Start Conversations With New People. ... Explore Your Interest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Lost Tribes Of Israel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 5, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 10:5-12, God's promise to restore and reunite the northern 10 tribes with the southern 2 tribes is explored. Who are the Lost Tribes of Israel and how will they be restored to their homeland?

Intro Our text last week was Zechariah 10:1-4. For context, we will begin by reading that passage. “Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone. 2 The idols speak deceitfully, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12, Ezekiel 37:1-28, Zechariah 9:13-15, 2 Chronicles 11:13-16, Luke 2:36, 2 Kings 17:5-23, Genesis 15:18, Isaiah 54:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Hannah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022

In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Baptist