Sermons on keeping promises:

Careful Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 9, 2009

St. Thomas Acquinas said, "All of society is based on promises and trust." We must therefore be careful about the promises we make and our intentions to keep them.

Mark 6: 14 – 29 / Be Careful What You Promise Intro: An Irishman had been drinking all night at a pub. The bartender announced the pub was closing so the Irishman stood up to leave and fell flat on his face. He tried again to stand with the same result; so, he decided to crawl outside and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises! Promises! Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to chose one of God’s promises to memorize and meditate on as they deal with the situations in their lives.

Introduction: Promises! Promises! Promises! So many are made and so few are kept. Do you know the feeling? Politicians make campaign promises in order to gain our votes. Sales representatives make all kinds of pledges to win our business. In relationships, men and women pledge each other all ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Promise Is A Promise. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2014

What had Abraham done that made him worthy of one of the greatest promises in Scripture?

OPEN: When you and I were children, there was a saying we’d often hear. I’m going to say the first half of the saying and let’s see if you know the 2nd half: “Cross my heart and (hope to die)” What was that child saying? They were saying they’d made a promise, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Promise Is A Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2004

There is no limit to God, and there is no reason for Him to break any promise that He has made to you. He is there rain or shine, in the good times and the bad. He is ready to help you in those promises you have made to Him

--A Promise is a Promise!-- I. Introduction Opening Scripture Reading Psalm 105:39 He spread out a cloud as a covering, and a fire to give light at night. 40 They asked, and he brought them quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. 41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; like a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ten Reasons To Keep Looking Up!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 2, 2010

When we are a child of God and have received Christ as our personal Saviour, born of the Spirit, then we can always look up. When we are feeling discouraged or depressed because of problems or trials, we can look up unto the Lord. Though there are many mo

TEN GOOD REASONS TO KEEP LOOKING UP! (Psa 121:1 KJV) A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. (Psa 121:2 KJV) My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. When we are a child of God and have received Christ as our personal Saviour, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Promises, Promises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Inspire hope in the promise of resurrection, encourage the pursuit of justice and righteousness, and urge preparedness for the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we will be diving deep into three poignant passages of scripture - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, and Matthew 25:1-13. These passages will guide us in exploring the profound themes of the promise of the resurrection, offering hope to each other, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Resurrection, Justice

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises, Promises

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jul 19, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation. God promised us a garden - we lost it. He promised a land of our own. We lost it. He promised us a Messiah - Don't lose this promise, please.

20210717 Parsha Devarim – Promises, Promises Blessing Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Reading Deut 1:1-8 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Reading Isaiah 1:21-27 Brit Chadashah: 1 John 4:7-14 Devarim (?????) is both the title for the last book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Isaiah 1:21-27, 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: *other

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

How the prohibition against adultery expanded to include lust.

Moses has been gone up in the clouds on Sinai for days and the elders are getting nervous. Finally he appears, carrying two large hunks of rock, with what appears to be writing on them. The elders are nervous, understandably, given what’s been happening - the golden calf, and so on. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:18, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises, Promises

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

We make promises so often they become useless many times. God’s Word tells us to be carefull because of the "Person" of the promises, and the "Problem" with promises. then God gives the "Prescription" for promises.

PROMISES, PROMISES Matthew 5: 33-37 I. THE PERSON OF THE PROMISES Matt. 5: 34-36 A. God hears the promises of the heart B. He hears the promises of the lips C. This is not a universal condemnation of all oaths God Himself confirmed a promise with an oath (Heb. 6:13–14---For when God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Is A Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We can trust God.

A PROMISE IS A PROMISE Galatians 3:15-18 S: God’s Faithfulness Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE CAN TRUST GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:15-18 three reasons that explain why we can trust God. The _____ reason that explains why we can trust God is… I. HE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Promise

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2017

This is a sermon but realistically it is more of a framework that could be used for a FP service in your church. FP is giving to missions on a weekly/monthly basis that makes giving above tithes more systematic and keeps missions in the forefront.

Please open your Bibles to Romans 10:9-15 which we will read in a few minutes. (You can insert your own intro here. this is what I used) [Ten days ago when Michael and Cailyn Wheatley were here for our Faith Promise service things got mixed up and we ended up not making the presentation for Faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Roadblocks To God's Promises Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2008

There are some things that will keep us from receiving the promises God wants us to have.

October 19, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Subject: Receiving What God has Promised Title: Roadblocks to God’s Promises From 1980 to 1982, when home construction had come to a virtual standstill, I worked in a factory that I had previously worked in. For about a year and a half I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God