Sermons on first promise: showing 331-345 of 175,843

Promises For A Believer

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2008

And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened ... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. [Revelation 20: 12-15] Is your name written in the ’Lambs Book of Life?’ Let us find out?

Message ~ Funeral for Kenneth Jensen [December 1, 2008] Promises for a Believer Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outran Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling A Promise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

Simeon and Anna see the Messiah—a fulfillment of God’s promise to them. They are now able to depart in peace.

Luke 2:21-38. "Fulfillment of a Promise" INTRODUCTION During the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we have had many messengers and models to encourage and direct us on our walk of faith. The prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel spoke to us in the Hebrew Scriptures. We have also heard from two angels, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

Shows from Matthew 1:1 that God fulfilled His promise to provide a sacrifice and a king through Jesus, "the son of Abraham and the son of David."

Matthew 1:1 “The Promise Fulfilled” Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 20th, 2004 Matthew 1:1, “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:” We Christians are a funny bunch. Have you ever stopped to think that we are the only religion that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise And The Oath

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is a record of the history of the cosmos. Specifically, the Bible explains how God relates to us in the midst of the flow of history from the creation of "the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1-2 ) to the creation of "a new heaven and a new earth" ( Revelation 21-22 ). ...read more

Precious Promises

Contributed by John Newbaker on Nov 11, 2020

Peter says God’s divine power he has given us everything that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.

Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:1-4 V1 Peter is talking about salvation. He says we have received the same precious faith as the apostles. The word precious means the same of equal value. We have the exact same salvation the apostles had, the faith that they wrote about in holy scriptures, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 5, 2001

Three facts to help us understand why the nation of Israel rejects Jesus as their Messiah.

Note: This sermon was introduced by the drama "The Perfect Bonds of Love"). God has a plan. It’s a plan that started at creation, and it has continued even when human sin corrupted God’s wonderful creation. It’s a plan that’s taken lots of twists and turns along the ways, a plan full of surprising ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

You Promised Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

From Jephthah the Gilead we learn an important lesson: Keeping Your Promises-- Even When It Costs You

You Promised! The book of Judges (chapters l0—12) includes a strange story about keeping your promises and not breaking your vows. It’s the story of Jephthah the Gileadite—a most unusual hero. The Bible says, “Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Wait For The Promise Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 13, 2024

How hard is it to wait when you are so ready to receive that which you know to be a very special gift?

“Wait For The Promise” Acts 1:4-8 When Christine was very young the Christmas present she so wanted was a “Cabbage Patch Doll.” She spoke of it often and said how much she wanted that doll, and I told her that I was going to give her a box of rocks instead. Well I needed to keep my word so I took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008

The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS

The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

A Promise For The Sower

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 3, 2005

How we should sow thw seed of God’s Word to ensure we see results.

A PROMISE FOR THE SOWER Psalm 126: 5 & 6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. NIV Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. 6 They weep as they go to plant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perfect Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

This was a personal promise to this man that on this very day that he would die he would enter into the perfect life.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

The Perfect Promise

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus promised forgiveness in general to all who had a part in His crucifixion, but to the dying thief next to Him He made a very personal and precise promise that can be claimed by all who will, like this thief, turn to Jesus in faith.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

A Promise Of Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores the role of repentance in faith, using Micah 5 to highlight the pathway to redemption through acknowledgment, repentance, and restoration.

Good morning, dear friends. We find ourselves gathered together once more, within the warm embrace of fellowship, bound by the shared love of our Lord and Savior. Today, we will turn our hearts and minds to the profound words of the prophet Micah, specifically focusing on the fifth chapter. In this ...read more

Topics: Restoration, Repentant