Sermons on False Promise:

Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010

There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To The Father's House Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 24, 2009

This chapter is filled with promises addressed directly to the community of faith. If we take hold of these promises our anxious perspective will be changed & our faith will be increased.

JOHN 14: 1 – 6 THE WAY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE The disciples were completely bewildered and discouraged. Jesus had said He was going away (7:34; 8:21; 12:8, 35; 13:33), that He would die (12:32-33), that one of the Twelve was a traitor (13:21), that Peter would disown Him three times (13:38), ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - Forget It! I'll Do It Myself! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2010

In my arrogance and indignation I have said in effect, "FORGET IT LORD, I'LL DO IT MYSELF!" GOD'S TIMETABLE IS OFTEN NOT MY TIMETABLE. It is not Him that needs to change.

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - FORGET IT! I'LL DO IT MYSELF! I remember seeing some shorts to a movie once where a millionaire agrees to pay a couple a million dollars if the wife will sleep with him for one night. What would you do? The answer to that question tests your character. Impatience is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose You Focus

Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 20, 2010

God's people were in exile, facing hardship and a sense of abandonment. But God's plan of resoration cannot fail; we must keep our focus

The Jews were in exile in Babylon. They had turned their backs on their God, and they were, you might say, in a state on national depression. You only have to, for example, look at the words of Psalm 137: How could we sing the Lord's song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Claiming The Treasure Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

Isaiah 33:5-6 says that the fear of the Lord is the key to the treasure of having God’s favor.

February 22, 2009 “Claiming the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 Definition of Fear of the Lord The fear of God in which godliness consists is the fear which constrains (compels or powerfully produces) adoration and love. It is the fear which consists in awe, reverence, honor and worship. It is the reflex ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019

We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Matters Part 2: Heaven Our Promise

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

HEAVEN IS A PROMISE!!

ETERNITY MATTERS PART 2: HEAVEN OUR PROMISE JOHN 14: 1-14 JANUARY 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHICH WAY YOU WENT Years ago a man was searching his family roots and visited several cemeteries and read many inscriptions on the tombstones. There was one tombstone on which was engraved "Pause now stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001

How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Towards Faith Promise 2016: Money, God, And You Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2003

The passage we will look at today is one in which the desire for money did indeed lead to a trap, foolish desires, and piercing griefs which ruined an entire nation for awhile and eventually an entire family permanently. The passage is about a man named

TOWARDS FAITH PROMISE 2016: MONEY, GOD, AND YOU JOSHUA 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Dumb Crooks (geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/copdumbcrim.html) * It seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Whosoever Promise (3:16, Part 6) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Apr 3, 2008

Final sermon of 3:16 series, using various texts to illustrate that God promises eternal life to "Whosoever" believes in Him. Whosoever means 1)However, 2)Whenever, & 3)Wherever.

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado*s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. This sermon in the series contains primarily the same outline, as you will find in one chapter of the book. Scripture: John 3:16; various ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Receiving What God Has Promised Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2008

Faith is a requirement to receive God’s promises.

October 12, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:1 Subject: Faith Title: Receiving What God has Promised - Part 2 A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody it was so bad he was even contemplating ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

Christmas is about discovering Gods promises are fulfilled

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Promise of Christmas Mt 1:18-25 Christmas has different meanings for different people. All of us have something to celebrate, such as family events, the joy of giving and receiving, and the beautiful memories we carry in our hearts and minds. In reality, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006

Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ten Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 5, 2006

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5. These promises of God show the way that God loves us and wants to not only keep us but bless us in every area of our lives. He want to be Lord and Master of us and every problem that comes our way.

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 (Isa 43:1 KJV) But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (Isa 43:2 KJV) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1-5