Sermons on Focused On Gods Promise:

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

We've Come Too Far To Turn Back Now

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 30, 2010

This message is a celebration and refocusing message for my congregation as we enter into our new sanctuary.

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction: My message this morning is a simple one and it is titled: “We’ve Come Too Far To Turn Back Now.” Last week Jackie told us that we must look forward and that we cannot look back on where we were. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emotions : Living On The Promises Or In The Prison

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 23, 2001

God’s desire for us to live by faith not by our feelings, when we live by faith we live on the promises, but when we live according to our feelings we end up living in an emotional prison held captive by our emotions.

1/21/01 EMOTIONS - a persons response to living situations. INTRO: Have you ever had anyone tell you; "well I’ve tried going to church, reading my Bible, and praying but I just DON’T FEEL ANYTHING"? So they just give up on trying to get right with God. There are also some wonderful Christian ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness Or Promise Land

Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Jesus In Simeon

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 30, 2023

Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely on the promise given to him by the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning, I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

Faith isn’t based on how the circumstances look, but on the faithful promises of Almighty God. God reduced Gideon and his men to the point that victory was contingent only upon their faith in God. In the extreme battles of life, only a firm faith in God w

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon Text: Judges 6:33-7:2 Intro: In First Corinthians 10:31, Paul exhorts us with these words: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This familiar passage of scripture sums up the purpose of every Christian’s life: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Keeping Or Cutting Covenant Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

God told ancient Israel that they would be His “special treasure” IF they kept His covenant. (Covenant is used nearly 300 times in Scripture)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) March 1, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Exodus 19:5-6 (NASB) 5 'Now then, if you will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Grace To His Obstinate Children Series

Contributed by Jeff Voorhees on Sep 7, 2008

Isaiah tells the people of Judah that he will be there for them--his obstinate children--even though they rebel against him now.

Isaiah 30 The Promises of God—Grace to Obstinate Children Beloved, For those of you who have had children, did you ever have a particularly obstinate child? All of us have strong willed children. In fact, there are far more strong willed children than compliant children. The scariest part of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Always Come Through In The End

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2024

Today we’re looking at the wonderful truth that God will always come through for us in the end. We’re looking at the difficulties of 3 Bible saints and see how God answered all their prayers in the end. Be encouraged!

GOD WILL ALWAYS COME THROUGH IN THE END Ruth 1:20-2:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A wife said, “Nobody told me that when you get a husband, that the ears are sold separately!” 2. Salesman: “This car will seat 6 people without any problems.” Buyer: “I don’t think I know 6 people without any ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“gods Promises And God’s Story” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story”

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story” Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor In Abraham, we have seen a man who at times shows great faith and at other times demonstrates great unbelief and sin. God’s promises are not delayed or even defeated by sin. Like many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019

Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist