Sermons on Not Promised:

Present Joy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2002

We find joy, not in circumstances, but in knowing and trusting in the present promises of God.

All of us desire to have joy in our lives. No matter what we call it – happiness, gladness, delight, good cheer – we would all like to experience more of it. As we are reminded on this Independence Day, the quest for joy is even enshrined in our Declaration of Independence as a God-given right: "We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Knocking

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

I. A PICTURE THAT ALLURES II. A PROMISE THAT ENSURES III. A PRESENCE THAT ENDURES

WHO IS KNOCKING? Revelation 3:14-22 Many of us are familiar with the with the first part of these wonderful words, due to the genius of a painter named Holman Hunt. In his painting we observe a door shut, with rusted hinges, all overgrown with rank, poisonous weeds, which indicate how long the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Roadside Assistance

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 11, 2007

God’s promises to come to our aid when we are in trouble.

The day I purchased my new truck the key fell out of my pocket onto the front seat and I locked it inside. So I called the 1-800 Roadside Assistance number I found in the phone book. They sent someone right away, even though it was after normal business hours. I was impressed. Made me think of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Take The Land Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 9, 2007

We can go in and take the land because of God’s promise.

Time to Take the Land Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. A preacher was praying with great oratorical effects in the midst of this violent storm, crying out "Send us the spirit of the children of Israel, the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Taking God At His Word

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 1, 2007

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to trust in God’s word and promises.

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 Subject: Taking God At His Word These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13 INTRODUCTION There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Start A New Year (07)

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2007

1. Believe The Promise 2. Share The Joy 3. Live The Hope

_______________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In x Transition Out _______________________________ + Events this past yeart > January 3 - Twelve deceased coal miners and 1 survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster > February 11 - U.S. Vice President Dick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Covenant - Fanning The Flame

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2005

A Christian Marriage is more than a contract. It is acovenant commitment. It is a solemn promise.

Marriage Covenant – Fanning the Flame Ephesians 5:21-33 Christian marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant commitment. A covenant is an agreement between two parties. It is a solemn promise. God made a covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18. If Noah was obedient and built an ark God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healing From Fear Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Feb 4, 2006

Jesus promised us His peace against the background of fear and confusion

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 14:25 – 27 Healing From Fear Introduction: The Nature of Fear and Peace. A. “Troubled” means a subverting undercurrent. 1. Not natural like being annoyed, or hit with something big. 2. This is the unnatural subverting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Shout Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 7, 2006

God made a promise to Joshua. "I have given you the city..."

The victory side of life # 8 The Shout of victory by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 6:1-20 Text. Joshua 6:20 1. Faith tested. v.1-15 God made a promise to Joshua. “I have given you the city.” The priest were to blow the rams horn. The people were to shout after they compassed the city. All the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 17th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 3 Acts 3:22-4:4 Last week, the promises: v. 19 Repent, and your sins will be blotted out, and the times of refreshing will come…God’s kingdom/Millennium. Gov’t purified/war and bloodshed past/peace/ecology/infirmities gone/poverty/masses worship God! That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As The Twig Is Bent ...

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

Proverbs 22:6 and the proper interpretation of the promise therein. Christian parenting.

“AS THE TWIG IS BENT …” I. Examples: a. Children will either turn-out to be followers of Christ or will reject Him (bear in mind that those who simply pay lip service to Jesus yet refuse to surrender their lives to Him have, in fact, rejected Him – Matt. 7:21) b. That being the case, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Will Accomplish His Purposes For Me Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING

TITLE: THE LORD WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES FOR ME (MY LIFE WILL NOT BE AN UNFINISHED BOOK) BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING INTRODUCTION: Important to understand 2 Samuel 7 = God’s Word of Promise to David about the kingdom of David that would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible In A Nutshell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the problem of man; the provision of Christ; and the promise of God.

“The Bible in a Nutshell” John 3:1-18 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read the story of Nicodemus B. Many young people have often asked me, “What is the Bible all about?” “Why do I need to be saved?” C. In John 3:16, one of the most familiar, simple, yet profound verses of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist