Sermons on Last Will And Testament:

Salvation And Faith In The Old Testament

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of faith in the Old Testament

I. Abraham Was Justified by Faith, Not Works (4:1-8) A. Salvation is not of works nor has it ever been, and is only by faith. B. It should be clear that man can not contribute anything to his salvation. It is all of God, all of grace. C. Ephesians 2:8, 9 D. Hebrews 11 E. Thomas Watson (C. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications Of New Testament Priests

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

To Live before God as a new testament priest there are some qualifications that must be met.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Is Tithing Commanded In The New Testament?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2001

A Scripture study on the idea of "tithing" in the New Testament. A response to an elder who said Christians need not tithe.

IS TITHING COMMANDED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT? MATTHEW 6:1-4= We find Jesus talking about doing “acts of righteousness.” Among these various acts, we find that Jesus talks about giving to the needy. He talks, in general, about giving and the manner in which it is to be done. Giving to the needy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jul 9, 2001

A bible study outline on baptism in the New Testament.

WATER BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT I. Who is a proper candidate for baptism? Who is qualified to be baptized? Who should be baptized? A. Those that have been taught first (Matthew 28:19). B. Those that have had the gospel preached to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To New Testament Leadership Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

New Testement Leadership

Introduction to New Testament Leadership A Shepherds Heart 1) What are your expectations for the course? 2) Write down the mission statement of the church. 3) Write down why the church exists. 4) Tell me why you want to be a leader in this church. My expectations on you as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Memorials Of The New Testament

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 29, 2005

Just as our society has memorials to remember significant people and events, so does the New Testament offer us memorials to remember significant people and events.

Great Memorials of the New Testament Text: Matthew 26:6-13 Introduction: Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, honors U. S. citizens who have died in war. It originally commemorated soldiers killed in the Civil War. Following WWI it was extended to all United States war dead. National ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 10, 2007

The idea that grace is strictly a New Testament concept is foreign to the scriptures that I read. Just look at Manasseh.

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text II Kings 21: 1-17 B. Timeline 1. Born 710 BC - two years into the 15 year extension God gave his father 2. Reign began in 698 BC at the age of 12 3. 55 year reign ended in 643 BC – Longest reigning king in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A New Testament Beliver

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006

A New Testament Believer is a person who totally follows Jesus!

Being a New Testament Believer Text: II. Corinthians 3: 4-6 Paul’s trust is not self-confidence but confidence in the sufficiency of God’s Spirit, who empowers life and ministry through the shed blood of Jesus Christ! Being a New Testament believer means, that I can do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perez: A Testament Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2006

Through the story of Perez, we learn how God loves to bring beauty out of our stupidity.

Have you ever traced your family tree back as far as you can? It’s interesting to find out where your ancestors came from and what they were like. That information may help explain why you are the way you are. During this Advent season we will take a look at Jesus’ genealogy and see what his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

An Old Testament Arguement For Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 26, 2009

Paul turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience but test our experience by the Word of God. This section quotes 6 OT Scriptures. Salvation is by faith in Christ, not by works of law.

GALATIANS 3:6-14 AN OLD TESTAMENT ARGUMENT FOR FAITH Having dealt with the Galations’ subjective experience of receiving the Holy Spirit, Paul now turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience; we test our experience by the Word of God. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2008

There are not two covenants, or two fulfillments; Jesus fulfills the covenants with Abraham, Moses and David

The New Testament is the completion of the old. The New Covenant in the blood of Christ, which we re-present at this hour, is the fulfillment of the Old. We forget this important reality at our peril, because it leads us to either pass by our indebtedness to our older brothers, the Jews, or, like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Old Testament's Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people. We are always told that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. I heard this week, and maybe you did as well about an 81 year old man who was con'd out of $40,000 by a Canadian con artist. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Should The Old Testament Be Studied?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 5, 2007

There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to increase your faith in the new.

Should the Old Testament Be Studied? By Greg Johnson May 2, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational