Sermons on Growth Covenant:

Love Takes Work

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023

Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let No-One Put Asunder

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Christian marriage is sacred. This short sermon describes what the biblical definition of marriage is and what the biblical grounds for divorce are. God hates divorce so therefore divorce should only be the very last option in any marriage.

You probably already know what this mini-sermon is about before I even finish this first sentence. Well, you are right, it's about marriage. Now in this message, I’m talking about the biblical definition and Christian view of marriage, not the secular view and what today’s society wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31, Malachi 2:16, Matthew 19:9, Psalm 11:5, Psalm 147:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Bible Say About Marriage?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 10, 2024

According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years.

According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years. With things that are thousands of years old, it is easy to assume that they can only change slowly. But developments since the middle of the 20th century ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Election Of Israel - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 11, 2024

The Divine Election of Israel - Part 2

Tonight, we will continue our study of Romans Chapter 9. Last week, we opened the study of these vital three chapters, Romans chapters 9-11, as a critical understanding of Israel and her relationship to the new covenant and the church today. And last week, we saw how Paul was in travail over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Brethren

Genesis Chapter Seventeen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 4, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Seventeen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SEVENTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the covenant between God and Abram renewed. In the process, Abram’s name is changed and circumcision becomes a part of the agreement. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 17 God renews the covenant with Abram: changes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Loving Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 19, 2024

A loving heart is said to describe a person who feels or shows love to others.

Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright once remarked: “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and a richness to life that nothing else can bring.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Philippians 2:1-11, Jude 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 16:14

The Blood – The Cleansing Wave

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2024

Today we’re looking at the power of the Blood of Christ – how it is the Cleansing Wave washing the sins of entire world! 1). Sin's power, 2). What makes Jesus' blood so powerful, and 3). view the Cleansing Wave!

THE BLOOD – THE CLEANSING WAVE Isaiah 1:18, Heb. 9:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Politician Joke 1. A man was walking down a beach in California when his toe caught on something in the loose sand. Bending down, he tugged out of the sand an ancient oil lamp. 2. As he rubbed the dust off its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 9:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Flint Knives Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

The physical circumcision of the Israelites recommitting to the covenant, compared to the NT circumcision of the heart

Background to passage: The Israelites have just crossed the Jordan on dry ground, set up the stones for remembrance for the generations, and are preparing for what God has next in his plan for them to inherit the land of promise. Doubt they saw this coming. What does it mean? Why would God ask them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 13, 2024

46% of American adults are single. There are singles who are perfectly content in their singleness. There are singles who want marriage but are willing to wait. Every culture that nurtures strong marriages and subsequently strong families tend to thrive. Great marriages benefit all of us.

What does the Bible say about marriage? June 17, 2024 46% of American adults are single. That’s 117 million people. There are singles who are perfectly content in their singleness. There are singles who want marriage but are willing to wait. Every culture that nurtures strong marriages and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 18, 2025

In this sermon we look at three Cs Compassion of Jesus, Commitment to Jesus and the Covenant that Jesus ushers in the New Covenant

Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Story: A little girl was attending a wedding for the first time. She whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Her mother replied: "Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Blood Covenant: A Life Changing Understanding Of Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

You might be wondering: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History & for Israel? What did Jesus mean by: “This is the New covenant in my blood?” Understanding Blood covenant powerfully answers these important questions.

BLOOD COVENANT: A Life Changing Understanding of Your Relationship with the LORD God Almighty (Genesis 12, 15, 17, 18) Some of Life’s most Important Questions are answered by understanding Blood Covenant: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth: A Life Changing Lesson On The Power Of Blood Covenant

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should transform & empower our Christian lives to love & serve King Jesus more than ever!

MEPHIBOSHETH: A Life Changing Lesson on the Power of Blood Covenant (One of the meanings of "Mephibosheth" is “dispeller of shame” (2 Sam. 4:4) (2 Samuel 9:1-13) The story of Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God blesses Noah and sets restrictions and order the life on earth. Noah sins, Ham mocks and Noah curses. (The sin of man continues.) Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 9 God blesses Noah and his sons: permits them to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suiting Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Sheep Know My Voice

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 12, 2025

This is a 3 point sermon: 1. Jesus is speaking, but not everyone hears him. 2. Jesus knows you. 3. Nothing can take you from him.

Good morning, church! It is always a joy to be with you in worship, and I'm delighted we're diving into this passage today from John's Gospel. It's one of those sections of Scripture that seems so simple at first glance—Jesus talking about sheep and shepherds again. But if we slow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30