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Peace, A Place, And A Promise

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 21, 2007

Jesus comforts us with these 3 things.

peace, a place , and a promise John 14:1-4 Jesus had just finished the Lord’s Supper, and was speaking to the disciples. He was giving them encouragement, and telling them that He would be going away. Peter had asked Him, " Lord, where are you going?" Jesus had told Peter that he could not go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Birth Of Promise Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Join me in taking a closer look at the heavenly message declared to an unsuspecting teenage girl. It is a message about “the wonderful birth of PROMISE” that we can all learn and be encouraged by!

Heavenly Messages of Christmas #3: “The Wonderful Birth of PROMISE” INTRODUCTION: For the past two weeks, Pastor Ellison has started us in a wonderful series of messages reflecting on the heavenly messages proclaimed in the days surrounding the very first Christmas. We have reflected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Law And Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 6, 2007

A message in an expository series from the book of Galatians

Today we are about to encounter one of the most difficult passages in all of Paul’s writings. In these verses, he draws on the debating skills he learned from his rabbinic teachers. He is reasoning in our text in a way that is very characteristic of a first century rabbi. In the first century it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To The Promise Land

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

How do I cross my own river Jordan and get to the Promise Land?

Journey To The Promise Land (NIV) Genesis 12:1-3 GE 12:1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.GE 12:2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Promise Kept Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2006

God has promised to prosper His people, but we must appropriate it by keeping His word

Another Promise Kept Text: Gen. 30:25-43 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 30:25-43 2. Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 3(B) - Rejoice in the Lord’s promises of freedom and gladness.

REJOICE IN THE LORD’S PROMISES (Outline) December 16, 2007 - ADVENT 3 - Isaiah 61:1-3 INTRO: At different times and in different places the Lord finds it necessary to give believers certain directives for their lives. This is necessary because as believers we do not always do what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Promises That Sitck

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2008

Making promises and keeping promises are two different things. How can we see positive changes in our lives?

Making Promises That Stick Psalm 76:11 Purpose: To describe the importance of making promises to God. Aim: I want the listener to pick out one change that they should make and thoughtfully promise the Lord to make that change. INTRODUCTION: How would you like 2008 to be better than 2007? One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Vs. The Law Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul argues that the Law of God does not make void the promise of God. It is the Law that leads us to His promise.

Galatians 3:15-22 “The Promise vs. The Law” Background • Paul is anticipating a possible argument from the Judiazers in the churches in Galatia; or maybe it was a well known one he had come across before. o The acknowledged that salvation was by faith in Abraham’s time. o That all changed when ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Extraordinary Promise! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God fulfilled His promise in Jesus and He is ours for the asking.

God’s Extraordinary Promise! Acts 13:13-41 Intro: As we look at this speech or sermon that Paul gave to the people of Antioch in Pisidia, we find that a theme becomes quite clear. Paul relates to his Jewish and Gentile listeners that God has fulfilled His promise. One might ask, “Which promise are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Pathway To The Promised Land

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 10, 2007

God has a Promised Land for the church. This look at Numbers 13-14 should give us a vision for how and what God wants us to see in the future of the church.

Pathway to the Promised Land Numbers 13-14 A. There is a Promised Land for the Church Promised Land: a place for this church to be that is better than where we are now God does have dreams and desires for the Church He has put us in where we are for a reason. He ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Care And Attention

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 22, 2007

The Lord watches over the righteous just as a good parent watches over a child.

The Promise of Care and Attention By Greg Johnson January 21, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Psalms 34:15 Remember when you were last around a new born baby? What do they do when they need something? They cry out. And what does the good parent do? They listen for the cry and do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By The Promises Of God

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

God will keep His promises to you.

Living by the Promises of God Joshua 1:1-9 Let me ask you a question. What keeps you going? What is your motivation to keep doing what you are doing? For Joshua, his motivation was to know that God was going to keep His promises. You see, Joshua followed in Moses’ footsteps. He followed Moses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Has No Promises

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 9, 2007

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT WE MAXIMIZE EVERY MOMENT THAT LIFE BRINGS MAKING SURE THAT OUR MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, WEEK, MONTH OR YEAR IS LIVED WITH PURPOSE IN MIND.

LIFE HAS NO PROMISES JAMES 4:14 14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time; and then vanisheth away. THE CHARACTER THAT WRITES THIS EPISTLE IS JAMES THE BROTHER OF JOHN AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appropriating God's Promise

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007

The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible