Sermons on Keeping Our Vows:

Keeping Up With The Jones'

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007

We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

What Keeps The Martyr Humble!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 19, 2015

Whatever be the extent of our sacrifice to our Lord, the realization that we have been adorned with the eternal " robes of righteousness" free of cost at the point of salvation, would keep us grateful and thus humble!!!

What keeps the martyr humble!!! Breaking News!!! Auction results are out!!! The gorgeous navy blue suit our Honorable Prime Minister wore to receive US President Barack Obama went under hammer on 20th Febraury 2015. With feisty bidding, diamond baron ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: *other

Move It And Keep On Going

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2021

Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The important thing that we must understand is that we keep moving.

Move it & Keep on Going. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING”- The first rule of physics states a body in motion. Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Lord Jehovah Is Our Great I Am

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 25, 2003

LENT 3(C) - Our Lord Jehovah is our great I AM who remains unchanged and keeps every promise.

OUR LORD JEHOVAH IS OUR GREAT I AM EXODUS 3:9-15 MARCH 23, 2003 EXODUS 3:9-15 9And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyp-tians are oppressing them. 10So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt." 11But ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15, Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A Charge To Keep I Have

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 11, 2002

We are all called to impact our world for Christ regardless of the situations of life.

A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-4:5 FEBRUARY 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eye On The Prize Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.

Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest For Integrity Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 30, 2012

Paul writes that we are "Christ's Ambassadors." That is a high and holy calling and to do that well the way we live must mesh with what we believe. We can live with integrity as we let our "yes" be our "yes" and our "no" be our "no." Are you a person o

The Quest For Integrity - Matthew 5:33-37 - January 29, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #15 I’ve always been fascinated by history and by those things that have gone before. Because of that, there are many places in this world that I would like to see; many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: *other

Living In The Kingdom 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 20, 2022

In Part 10 of this series we examine what Jesus said about making an oath. In this message we see that as a Christian our word should be our bond - it should be proof enough of our intention or past actions. We should never have to make an oath to ensure someone believes what we are saying.

Living in the Kingdom 10 Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-18; Leviticus 19:12; Exodus 20:7 As I have been studying, meditating and preparing these messages based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I have been reflecting on conversations that I have had with people about the Bible and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 23:16-18, Leviticus 19:12, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear God And Keep His Commandments Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to demonstrate our fear of God by keeping his commandments.

Scripture Today we come to our last lesson in the book of Ecclesiastes. In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to demonstrate their fear of God by keeping his commandments. Let us read Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: 9 Besides being wise, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Guts

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2020

It takes courage in these times, the sermon helps us deal with our issues such as Covid-19.

“It takes Guts” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. What is Guts? • Guts are the digestive tract the intestine or stomach • Guts are the inner essential parts. Like the guts of a car • Guts is fortitude and stamina in coping with what alarms, or discourages : • Instinctual part of a person She knew in her gut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Keep A Balanced Perspective On Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2021

Perspective is a certain point of view in understanding or judging things or circumstances. Our number battle is in the mind. The only way to combat the onslaught of Satan’s temptation is to view our human experience with a balanced perspective on life.

Introduction: one of the most challenging things to do today is to keep a balanced perspective. So much of the information we receive is misinformation. The word balance has to do stability. To keep one’s body steady without falling; to keep one’s life steady without wavering; or the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-20, 2 Peter 2:9, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Your Focus (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2009

WE need to keep our focus in the right places as we await the return of the Lord!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where our focus is supposed to be. • It becomes a challenge for us at times not to stay focused on problems or on what is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Keeps Me Alive

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014

To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Seventh in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we examine "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy!" - (1)Realize It Is Worth Safe-Guarding!(2)Beware Of Those Who Would Have Us To Rely On The Wrong Things.and (3)Understand

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 7 “Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Philippians 3:1-11 When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. When hard times come they sink into despair. But true joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34