Sermons on Not Promised:

God! The Great Rewarder

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 17, 2011

Those who diligently seek after God to please Him and make sincere efforts to follow His precepts and commands will be rewarded by God who promised this in His Word.

Mat 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Peace To Destruction Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 20, 2011

Abram’s spiritual journey mirrors his eartly journey in the promised land and contrasts with Lot’s spiritual journey. Abram journey’s to peace as opposed to destruction.

INTRODUCTION For those of you who don’t know, I am the oldest of three boys and I grew up in a family that went to church every church every Sunday? Let me just say, most of the time, it wasn’t a piece of cake. My brothers and I would fight our parents about getting ready. Then, my parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

Evil is so seductive, so easy, so clothed in plausible promises of free lunches and quick fixes, that if we are not vigilant we will find ourselves in slavery to the enemy of God.

Monsters coming up from the deep have a long and colorful history. From Leviathan to the Loch Ness Monster, from the giant squid in 10,000 Leagues under the sea to the “here be monsters” with which mapmakers once marked the limits of the unknown, the sea has been the source of fear for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk With A Limp, Hands Up Who's Perfect?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009

When you encounter God do not expect to walk away the same, pray to walk with a limp as Jacob did and live in the promise and purpose God has for your life

What is it with God? It never ceases to amaze me the type of people God uses for great purpose I would have expected the most gifted, handsome, athletic, warrior, intellectual and generally those that reflected his perfection to project that “Look at me I’m right with God” persona to make us all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacrifice Of Silence: How Men Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009

Men can pray in their own way by doing what they know is right to do, by listening to the Lord as well as speaking, and by holding others and God Himself accountable to keep promises.

The young Australian pastor had just received his first assignment. It was to a remote sheep-ranching settlement deep in the Australian outback. He had arrived during a period of prolonged drought, and was making pastoral calls to his far-flung flock of ranchers, who were trying to keep their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

God does not promise nations or his children a charmed life, but he does prmise to give us strength, be with us in the struggle, and see us safe to the other side.

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 “Strength in Weakness” INTRODUCTION “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We have all heard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 28, 2008

It is God’s desire to be with man, not separated from him. From Genesis to Revelation, He sought to be with man. This is His most frequent promise in the Bible. Are you willing to be with Him?

Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel – God With Us 28 Dec 2008 1796 There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible. • Each one gives us a clearer & fuller picture of who He is and what He means to us. • His name JESUS means “God saves!” He is God’s salvation for us. • He is the Messiah, the Christ, meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Deliverance , Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2008

1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE , FREEDOM AND LIBERTY *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005

Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005

In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

My God Shall Supply All Your Need

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 16, 2007

In the same way God supplied the needs of the Philippian Church, he promises to do so for local Churches today and for each one of us personally as His individual children.

My God Shall Supply All Your Needs --Philippians 4:15-19 Memorizing Scripture has been a meaningful spiritual discipline for me. One of the first Scriptures that I memorized was the promise Paul shares with us in our text this morning, Philippians 4:19, and I want to quote it from the New King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Goodness Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory is a consuming fire, burning away our sin because He loves us and wants us to experience the abundant life that He has promised us.

We have been looking at experiencing God’s glory, and our last study of Scripture was with the Israelites as God’s glory – visible in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night – led them out of Egypt to the Red Sea, and then delivered them from Pharaoh and his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Assured Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

Three wonderful blessings are promised in these verses to those that continue believing in Jesus and loving the brethren. These blessing are assurance in God's presence, answered prayers, & the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

1 JOHN 3: 18-24 THE ASSURED HEART [Hebrews 9:13-22] There is a warm assurance, a sound persuasion of heart, that loving people in deed and truth gives the believer. Such love provides us with a confidence that we can go into God's presence and ask and receive whatever we need. These requests, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist