Sermons on Key Promises:

Promise Keepers

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005

Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 2, 2005

Shows from Matthew 1:1 that God fulfilled His promise to provide a sacrifice and a king through Jesus, "the son of Abraham and the son of David."

Matthew 1:1 “The Promise Fulfilled” Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ February 20th, 2004 Matthew 1:1, “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:” We Christians are a funny bunch. Have you ever stopped to think that we are the only religion that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greater Promise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005

The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Ward on Mar 28, 2005

Celebration of Psalm 23 reviewing the promises of Good Shepherd to His faithful flock.

Introduction This is undoubtedly the most famous and oft-quoted of the Psalms. But why? Perhaps it is because of the comfort the Shepherd brings. But also, we see the promises of the Shepherd that we enjoy not only in this life, but in the eternity to come. This is a psalm of the Great Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Before the followers of Christ could be His witnesses, they needed the power of the Spirit.

Author: Luke He was a MEDICAL DOCTOR: "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). He was a COMPANION OF PAUL: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. 4:11). He was a GENTILE. The Book of Acts is really a SEQUEL to the Gospel of Luke. "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus of all that Jesus BEGAN both to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot & The Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Abraham and Sarah think they know best how to fulfill Gods promise. Doing things our way can have unintended consequences.

What happens when God doesnt move fast enough for us? Do we wait patiently or do we start thinking - "maybe I was supposed to do something." In the end we muck it up by inventing answers to prayers. Thats what happens to Abram and Sarai - and it almost ruins the family. Fortunately, God is in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Meal & A Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Faith Promise Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2005

What does the Bible have to say concerning faith vs. the Law?

How many of you have made out a will? How would you feel, after you have taken the time to make out a will, paid a lawyer, or had it witnessed and notarized, would later have the executor of your will throw it out and instead add his or her ideas as to the disposition of your estate? That ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 1 It was on the Day of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ gathered in an Upper Room in Jerusalem. Pentecost is not a Denomination, but is an Experience every Blood – Bought Child of God Should Receive.

THE PROMISE OF PENTECOST Part 1 of 2 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 37-39. Last Sun. on the Religious Calendar was Pentecost Sunday!!! What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Promised Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003

Joseph

Title: A Promised Walk Text: Genesis 37; 39-46 Subject: Faith Series: The Walk Series; #4 Introduction: Promises don’t mean too much to people of this day and age. There was a time when a simple handshake and a promise were as good as any legal contract. The handshake was binding. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call To A Promise Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Jun 5, 2003

#1 in Holiness Series. God has called us to what He has promised us. Holiness!

#1 in Series on Holiness April 27, 2003 The Call To A Promise Acts 2:38-39 The Lord has sent out a call to every corner of this planet. Just as He called Moses out of the desert, called Samuel in the night, called Paul on the road to Damascus, He calls us to come to Him, for He has a great gift. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Mystery And The Promise

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2003

Funeral sermon for a believer

THE MYSTERY AND THE PROMISE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 (NIV) I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Psalm 33:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Promises

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Paul has caught the vision of how relationships work best ... always showing concern for that other person’s needs and wants ... loving that other person enough to listen and perhaps change to make things better

Love Promises Ephesians 5:21-22, 25 As we gather here today for this festive occasion, Paul has some very good advice for you, Mark and Ronalda, as you prepare to begin their life together. Paul writes: Submit yourselves to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises Of God

Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002

Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:2-4, Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2001

The risen Christ gives the power to live and be whole.

I am captivated by the scripture which says, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Then Paul says, “For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist