Sermons on keeping our vows: showing 61-75 of 206,977

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 16, 2005

This sermon is to encourage those who are discouraged in their God given calling

Keep on Keeping On Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with great talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Cast Away Our Idols Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2011

This atrocity & the seriousness of its repercussions forced Jacob to finally take action with His family & seek God’s intervention. He tells his family to “Cast away the foreign gods you have with you." This focal point is the basis for revival.

GENESIS 35: 1-15 CAST AWAY OUR IDOLS [Ezekiel 18:21-32] Sometimes it takes massive impacting events that awaken us so that we begin seriously considering our need for revival. As we grow older and settle into the routine of life and become not much different from the average believer, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Keeping The Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Either You Got It Or You Don't

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 9, 2018

Faith, submission and obedience go hand in hand

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 9, 2018 1 John 5:9-13 Either You Got It or You Don’t One of the very most important elements of Christianity is the exactness of what God offers and the exactness of how we receive and believe. There is NO wiggle room! There are NO half-truths! It all boils down ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments, Wedding Vows? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 12, 2012

When did God gather Israel to Himself and exchange vows so that later God refers to His people as His bride? The marriage motif of God and His people runs throughout the Bible. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 may mark the sight and sound of this divine even

This lesson is an introduction to our study of the Ten Commandments. Weddings are always exciting and full of emotion. When God created us, male and female, in His own image and likeness, he also created marriage. The original intent of marriage included the blessing of procreation of little ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: A Divine Vow Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

What can a few dribbles of water do? Not much it would seem...unless that water is connected with God's promise.

What can a few dribbles of water do? If guests arrive unexpectedly at suppertime, you can stretch the soup with a few dribbles of water. A few dribbles of water will moisten the lips of someone dying of thirst, but probably wouldn’t be enough to save the individual. A few dribbles of water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Article 23: Lawful Oaths And Vows. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 5, 2010

This sermon unpacks lawful oaths and vows and we see it implications upon our lives who we are meant to be and also shows the opportunity we have if we step out in boldness and honour God by taking it for His honour and glory.

Article 22: Lawful Oaths and Vows. “Let Your Yes mean Yes and Your No mean No.” 1. Firstly what is a vow? A vow is a solemn and promise made to God. We see marriage couples on their wedding day making their vows to love and cherish one another these aren’t simply vows made to each over and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Stable Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

The key role that Scripture and our regard for it has in our lives

Oprah Winfrey, at last year’s Golden Globe Awards said, “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.” Her words are reflective of a trend that has been growing for decades now - the idea that truth isn’t the same as reality. Truth is more like something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long Must I Keep Preaching

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014

When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Close Watch On Our Examples

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc.

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc. There are things about us, things that we have done, things that currently describe us that each one of us would say "Do not follow me in this" Between you and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping God Our First Priority Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004

Even though we all know that we are born to die, we often loose track of the important things in life.

James 4:13-17 Now Listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while the vanishes. 15) Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Our Souls Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Breaking out of the routine to experience the presence of God

A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and doing a word "search and replace", had the computer put in the name of the newly deceased, "Edna", as a replacement for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational