Sermons on Keeping Covenant:

Keeping An Eye Out Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

How do you feel when you see the sin in the world around you? Do you feel the same way about the sin that’s in your midst? What about the sin that’s in your heart?

It seems like every few months in the news, we hear about some new espionage investigation. One thing you can count on in this world. Somebody somewhere is spying on somebody else. As a matter of fact, the Defense Department spends millions of dollars per year developing new technologies to spy ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Ourselves For God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 30, 2002

We will travel with the nation of Israel as they come to Mount Sinai and begin preparations to receive the Mosaic Covenant. Let us learn with Israel the steps needed to prepare ourselves and sanctify ourselves for our walk with God.

Preparing Ourselves for God’s Covenant Covenants purpose Covenants acceptance or rejection Covenants of God require sanctification DBF, 12/1/02 What a glorious week of giving thanksgiving to God we had last week. In giving thanksgiving I collected lots of photos from years past and went through ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing From Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 1, 2012

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness.

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness. Do you want a relationship with God based upon your performance or upon Christ’s? Do you want to want to stand in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

The New Covenant And The Old Law

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon of "pastoral clarification" showing the superiority of the covenant of grace.

THE NEW COVENANT AND THE OLD LAW: A PASTORAL CLARIFICATION Hebrews 8:7-13 Supporting Scripture • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 40:4-8 • Epistle: Hebrews 8:7-13 • Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 9:14-16 Heb 8:7 For if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Building Blocks: A New Covenant

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Jul 28, 2024

God entered into covenant 6 times and man failed every time. What makes this new covenant different and why does it matter to us?

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony. Marriage is a sacred and joyous covenant, which should be entered into reverently. Now, you may be thinking, “But Scott, it’s Sunday morning, we’re not here ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mosaic Covenant In The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon reflecting on the covenant God made with the nation of Israel through Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Judge Roy Moore was in the news most recently as a candidate for the U. S. Senate from Alabama. He lost to his Democratic opponent this past November, but long before that Senate race, Judge Moore became famous for his refusal to remove a plaque of the Ten Commandments from his courtroom wall. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The New Covenant Gospel Preacher

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 12, 2005

This message begins by considering how Paul dealt with the tension between evangelism (Reaching the lost)and pastoral care (looking after those who are now saved)and how we might apply it to ourselves, plus an application of this long Bible passage.

2 Corinthians 2: 12 to end of Chapter 3 Introduction: In this letter to the church in Corinth Paul began by greeting the church, and by praying that Jesus would be kind to them and bless them with peace. He then went on to praise God, and to explain his apparently inconsistent behaviour. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The New Covenant - So What?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 2, 2003

The New Covenant means 1. God will change me from within, 2. I have full access to God’s presence, 3. I am freed from bondage to sin, and 4. I need not doubt my salvation.

Main idea: Through the New Covenant I can have a personal relationship with God. OBJECTIVES: Hearers will understand the difference between the Old and New Covenants. Hearers will understand why the New Covenant is so important. Hearers will enter into the New Covenant with God. Luke 22:7-20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015

The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings.

Keep the fire burning! Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings. Testimonies: Beth and Tom about how the Convention ignited a fire in their hearts. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Vows Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2024

Be on guard when you worship God by drawing near to revere Him.

Keeping Your Vows Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill August 24-25, 2024 Many years ago, Beth and I attended a large church in another community. On that particular day, as a way to celebrate the start of summer, a number of members came running on to the platform holding beach balls which they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Old Covenant Obsolete? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 20, 2019

We say we are Christians and Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, why do we allow anything (rituals, religions, entertainment, other people, etc....) take more time and focus than Christ, our New Covenant?

Let’s worship our God by listening to His Word. God’s word is Truth and the Truth will set us free. Our Lord Jesus Christ also said “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullest!” Our lives can be full if we trust Jesus Christ as our only Savior and God and listen and follow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity - A New And Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 9 in Hebrews Series

Christianity – A New and Better Covenant This Covenant has a better Priest (7:1-17, 7:20-8:5) Jesus’ Priesthood cannot be destroyed by… …Death (7:23-25) …Sin (7:26-28) This Covenant has a better Hope (7:18 – 19) This Covenant has better Promises (8:6 – 13) Unconditional Promises vs. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Comparisions Of The Old And New Covenant

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Since the notion of covenants is unfamiliar to us, today we must take a moment to focus on the Bible’s portrayal of covenants. There are relationships that many people consider covenants, such as marriage and various pacts between friends and enemies and

Andy Almendarez Hebrews Comparison of the Old & New Covenant The Hebrew word that is translated into our word for covenant is berith. The root of the word it comes from means Ato fetter@ or Ato eat with,@ this would show a mutual obligation that is given to show grace to someone (Douglas 237). We ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Covenant Of Grace (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

The smoking pot, flaming torch and God’s covenant with Himself that benefited Abraham is a reflection of our covenant of grace. This sermon looks at the promise that is not dependent upon us, but on God’s grace.

The Covenant of Grace Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." 2 But Abram said, "Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist