Sermons on Hold The Promise:

Staking Your Claim

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 21, 2016

In the burial of Sarah, we see Abraham staking his claim to God's promises

STAKING YOUR CLAIM Genesis 23:1-20 (NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, thecreekmonroe.com Intro: How many have been following our Atlanta Braves baseball team this year? Not doing so well are we? They fired the manager Freddie Gonzales this week. The news said he found out about from a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Dead...moses Is!

Contributed by Chinita Richardson on Jun 22, 2016

Does God specifically speak to you? This is a critical issue here at this point of the story because just like the commercial says: “when E.F Hutton speaks, everybody listens”. So is the case with God.

Sermon outline: I. Salutation II. Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 III. Subject: God is not dead, Moses is IV. Illustration V. Introduction of the message 1. God speaks to Joshua 2. Do you hear God when he speaks to you? VI. Joshua’s turn 1. The promise still stands 2. Ain’t nothing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 17, 2016

This message is a part of our 3:16 series and looks at the faith of the lead man carrying the ark into the Jordan River as they crossed into the promised land

He was the first of the twelve. Slowly he walked along; his pace governed by the other eleven. The load on his shoulder was a burden but wasn’t nearly as heavy as his thoughts. His feet moved as if they were on auto pilot and his eyes remained fixed on the river in the distance. The dark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:9-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Man’s Escape From Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant

In v. 51 of our passage tonight, Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant. READ v. 48-50. I guess since Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

My Praise

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

This is a message about the importance of a praise!

ISAIAH 38 THE STORY OF HEZEKIAH GOD SAID YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE HEZEKIAH TURNS HIS FACE TO THE WALL AND STARTS SAYING GOD I HAVE WALKED BEFORE YOU WITH A PERFECT HEART AND IN TRUTH NONE OF THESE THINGS MOVED GOD GOD IS NOT MOVED BY OUR NEED OR OUR MOANING. WE CAN TELL GOD ALL DAY ABOUT OUR NEEDS HE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Posture Of Sin

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2014

We have been taught that posture is important for physical health and for social acceptance. However our posture spiritually determines our position and either secures or puts our promise at risk.

The Posture of Sin I can still hear the various voices in my head that would constantly deal with the issue of posture in my life. I can hear the "Sit up straight" from my mom. I can hear "Stand up straight" from dad when we would try on a shoes or slacks or when preparing to meet someone. Others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vindicating God Part 1. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 15, 2008

PAUL SETS OUT TO VINDICATE GOD - TO JUSTIFY HIS POSITION - YOU SEE ALL THAT PAUL WAS SAYING AS FAR AS THEY WERE CONCERNED VIOLATED GODS CHARACTER TOWARDS THEM AS A NATION. IT’S AS IF HE MEETS A JEWISH OBJECTOR (THE NATION) TO WHAT HE HAS BEEN SAYING

ROM 9:6-9. VINDICATING GOD – FOUR OBJECTIONS : PART 1 LAST WEEK WE SAW PAUL SHARE THE DEPTH OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS HIS JEWISH KINSMEN. HE ASSURED THEM OF HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THEM – HE WAS SORROWFUL AND WAS FILLED WITH UNCEASING ANGUISH BECAUSE OF THEIR LOST CONDITION. HE EVEN WISHED HIMSELF TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

'psalm Of Protection And Blessing!' Psalms 91:13-16

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 16, 2008

My wife and I have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries for the past 46 years. We have encountered many types of travel, from walking, riding mules, pulled by horses in wagons, ship, boat, canoe, train, car, bus, planes of all sort and even carri

’Psalm of Protection and Blessing!’ Psalms 91:13-16 My wife and I have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries for the past 46 years. We have encountered many types of travel, from walking, riding mules, pulled by horses in wagons, ship, boat, canoe, train, car, bus, planes of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:13-16

The Renovator

Contributed by W F on Sep 1, 2008

The who, how and what of spiritual refreshment.

… he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake (Psalm 23:3). 1. I CAN’T RESTORE MY SOUL – BUT GOD CAN He doesn’t reform it; he doesn’t patch it up; He restores my soul to its original intended state, a state that I have never experienced before. He resorts my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: *other

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

Marching To Zion Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the book of Exodus. God gives the Hebrew people promises about conquering the promise land. God has also given us promises concerning the promise land of Heaven to those who believe.

Marching to Zion Exodus 23:20- -God has now given them the commandments and all the needed instruction in observing those commandments from chapters 20-23 -last week we looked at the three feast they were commanded to keep the feast of unleavened bread, firstfuits, and ingatherings -we showed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-26

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Sep 27, 2017

Based on John 14:1-7, the sermon tells of some of the greatest truths and promises of God to be found anywhere in the Bible.

John 14:1-7 Funeral Sermon We gather here this afternoon in memory of our brother/sister in Christ, ____________________ We gather here to grieve and mourn our loss.... We gather to remember and reflect upon his/her life.... A life in which each of you were blessed to share.... We gather here to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas And Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 20, 2017

What we have in the Bible that tells all about his life.

Christmas and Jesus Luke 2:7--14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfilment Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2017

On God's part, the fulfilment of His promises is sure. On man's part, let us be driven by the desire to do God's will and glorify Him.

1 Kings 5:1-18 THE FULFILMENT ES 21 May 17 1677 We are seeing in the first few chapters of 1 Kings the fulfilment of God’s promises. • First, the fulfilment of God’s promise to Abraham - 1 Kings 4:20 “The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore…” • The words the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible