Sermons on Not Promised:

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves...me?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 8, 2013

Everything He has ever promised us, done for us, or given us... all hinges on and because of His immense Love that He has for us... Not that we have for Him

Jesus Loves...Me? Jesus Loves me this I know For the bible tells me so Little to ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong In the religious world, there are some who think that the song we all learned as children, nowadays is sending the wrong message out. It should be an all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Guidance

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The shadow of the Almighty speaks of His protection, guidance and security. When you pray and continuously abide in the Lord’s presence, He promised you His power and guidance

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God; in Him will I trust” (Psalms 91:1-2) “ Fear thou not; for I am with thee;be not dismayed for I am thy God: I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fearing Fear

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 14, 2013

If we are so afraid of people that we stop following the Lord, we do not trust Him. It shows that we have doubted His plan, His power, and His promises.

Opening illustration: Mrs. Ima Terror chased her husband through the crowds at the zoo, waving her umbrella and unleashing insults like invisible missiles. Her perspiring and winded husband, seeing that the lock on the lion’s cage had not quite closed, yanked it open, jumped into the cage, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 21, 2012

Peace of mind comes to those who think obediently. Paul gives us great instruction here and promises that the God of peace will be with us as we practice Christian thinking and doing.

Can you control your thoughts? Not that you have absolute and total charge over everything that goes on in your mind, but, can you decide to think about something if asked? If you can’t, we need to get help for you. Perhaps I should start all over and ask how much control do you have over your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Enough?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus, the Son of God, has fulfilled the prophecy given through Isaiah promising God's redemption. The question many raise is, "Is It Enough?"

“It was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Possible, "Only Believe!”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2021

God is very aware of how much power His Words and Promises possess, when you proclaim them and speak them over your life! The question is, are you?

All things are possible, “Only Believe!” How many here this morning believe God can answer prayer, no matter what? John 14:12-14 MSG 12-13 “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jan 13, 2020

God's dependability does not change! Psalm 145:13b - "The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does."

GOD IS FAITHFUL Psalm 145:13b - “The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.” When we think of the word, “Faithful”…we probably picture something / someone who is a picture of faithfulness. Old faithful I think of my grandparents (McCoy) - married 70+ years…together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Psalm 100:5, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Be You

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Maybe you have heard many promises of blessings in Christ, but aren't experiencing them for yourself. Perhaps the next step is an act of faith to receive those blessings.

The last two Sundays we’ve taken a break from working through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Those were Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. And those Sundays are always a treat. But today we go back to the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. And that’s a different kind of treat. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

You Can Experience Pleasures Forevermore! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 17, 2021

A study of the 16th Psalm will uncover for us the biblical basis and blueprint for us to experience the promise of ‘‘pleasures forevermore” right here and right now, regardless of our earthly circumstances!

I’m going to start this message stating the obvious, in a very emphatic manner, and I’m doing it this way because I believe that in essence I’m engaging in spiritual warfare this morning. I’m taking out the sword of the spirit as it were, to combat what our the enemy is promoting in people’s live. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021

The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bones Of Hope

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015

When everything seems past hope, God can resurrect our promises. Its takes faith, action and obedience. God can even bring a nation back to life.

THE BONES OF HOPE TEXT: Ezek. 37:1-14 INTRO: One of the more frightening words in the English language is "HOPELESS"! History is replete with the examples of "hopeless" situations, however, in the hands of God those "hopeless" situations are merely opportunities for God to reveal Himself! God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tribulation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2018

Promises of God leads to Tribulation. Tribulation leads to Blessings. God directed Jacob to go to Egypt and he said that he would be with him. Then they stayed for 430 years. Then redemption came.

Exodus 1:1-12 Introduction: The Book of Exodus has two records of the travel history of Israelite. First was the travel from Canaan to Egypt. Then from Egypt to Canaan. First journey was by Jacob and his sons went to Egypt as small group with seventy members. The second journey from Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 21, 2018

What is it about the Name of Jesus that makes it so special? Why are we to pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus and what did he promise His disciples when they prayed in this way?

The Name of Jesus “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the Name of Jesus that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist