Sermons on Future Promise:

The Birth Of Ishmael Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jan 19, 2020

Having faith is not enough. The patriarchs inherited God's promises by faith and patience. This discussion of Ishmael's birth highlights the necessity of not trying to make things happen but of patiently waiting on God to fullfill his promises in our lives.

Lessons from the life of Abraham Faith and Patience: The Birth of Ishmael When we come to chapter 16 of Genesis, we find that Abram’s faith begins to waver - he begins to lose his simple, happy confidence in what God had promised him. God had said that he would have a son through whom would come ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Stand In Awe

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 10, 2014

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 focused on worship (Outline and material adapted from Sidney Greidanus in his book, Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes, chapter 7 Worshiping in God's House, pg. 122- 136)

HoHum: Philip Graham Ryken tells about a film clip that he saw, don’t know where he saw it so try to describe it. It portrays a family of four getting ready for church on a Sunday morning. Even though the viewer cannot hear what the family members are saying, it is not hard to read their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Waiting On God

Contributed by James Thomas on Oct 27, 2013

God's Promises are true wait with expectancy and assurance

The blessing of waiting on God Psalms 40:1-5 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. waited -to expect :- gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon a.) He turned toward me b.) He heard me while I was calling him he heard me c.) While I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelief Will Shut You From His Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we need to have a conquering faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a conquering faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to have a conquering faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:19 (Amplified Bible) 3:19 So we see that they were not able to enter [into His rest], because of their unwillingness to adhere ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 18, 2013

In this message we will take a look a both the writer and the original Christmas song...

Mary’s Song The Original Christmas Songs Christmas Song Bumper Good morning MGCC!!! WELL - it’s that time of year, where we are forced to listen to Christmas music whether we want to or not. AND - it’s not just in church or in Christian bookstores, no, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life-Giving Words

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013

The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Is Mine!

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

We're not fighting for Victory, we're fighting from Victory, because of what Jesus has already done for us!

Victory is Mine! Joy, Happiness, Prosperity Every promise in the Bible, can be and are yours today! And just in case your wondering there is at least 7000 promises in the Bible although they are not all referred to as promises. God cannot lie and so every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Review And Renew

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016

A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Invitation To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 11, 2017

God's greatest desire is YOU! This message explores God's invitation to us to participate in His promises, become His partner and ultimately to be His people.

God’s Invitation to Us Lakewood | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 1-8-2017 Revelation 3:20  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Introduction: God is inviting us to a higher level of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 1:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Yahweh’s Marriage Vow Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 62 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 62: 1 -12 Yahweh’s Marriage Vow 1 For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. 2 The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and all kings your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

That They All Be One Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2017

Our witness must be positive–we hold fast to what we know is true, and treat those who don’t share those views with charity and patience.

Thursday of fifth week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today we look at the person and commitment of Abraham, whom the Liturgy calls “our father in faith.” Genesis records the fundamental promise that the Jews–and Christians–hold dear. And it’s not the land of Canaan, or Palestine, over which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 17, 2017

The Easter story tells us that 1) God keeps his promises, 2) God brings a fresh start, and 3) God speaks to those who listen.

Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, and not just with Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies and big buffet dinners, as wonderful as all those things are. People will celebrate all over the globe the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Where You Put Your Foot Series

Contributed by Todd Martin on Dec 23, 2018

This is part 1 of a verse by verse study of Joshua.

Where you put your foot Do you ever get the feeling that God has more in store for you? That there is something ahead, that he has for you, but you’ve never been there before. I don’t know if it’s at work, school or home. I don’t know if it’s with your emotional, physical or spiritual health. I ...read more

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Here you have the all-important question and the thrilling-certain answer from the Word of God.

IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17 The question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. The answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee." Here you have the all-important question and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ