Sermons on Nt And Ot Connection:

Snakes On The Plain

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Feb 26, 2016

Propitiation is the main focus. The symbolism of the connection between the bronze snake made by Moses and the crucifixion of Christ.

A while back, Paula asked me what ‘propitiation’ meant. There may be some of you that don’t know what propitiation is either, but it’s very important to each and every one of us. To find out what this word really means, we are going to go to the scriptures, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 7, 2026

"A Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a metaphor for hope through connection or faith.

Devon Eaton, the author of “A Book I’ll Never Write,” once remarked: "My world's an eternity of total eclipse / And I call it my personal apocalypse.” Matthew 24:29-31 reminds us: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, 2 Samuel 14:14, Genesis 1:2

Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025

The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Acts 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish people who had been saved upon hearing the gospel preached by the disciples who had labored alongside our Lord.

Hebrew Series God’s Last Word 2/12/14 Heb. 1:1-3 Introduction A Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. 1 Hebrews was written while the Temple in Jerusalem was still functioning. (Prior to 70 A.D.) a The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnecting To The Call-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 31, 2002

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Prophets, with the bittersweet message of God, stand in need of re-connecting to their call. How does the prophet of God get back on task? 9 links to get us re-connected to our prophetic call.

RE-CONNECTING TO THE CALL-I —Revelation 10:1-11 Re-commissioning the Prophet or Your Need: Ironically, our celebrations of Christmas may take us away from those things most important to God. We are pulled away from our moorings in Christ because our ’discipline schedules’ are off thrown off ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Ole' Days

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 7, 2009

Dow we really want to go clear back to the good ole days? Take a look at three ot passages that suggest we may not want to go back...

The Good Ole’ Days Selected Passages I don’t know about you – but I would sure like to go back to the good ole days. When a coke was a coke & it only cost 25 cents. When a car was made from metal – not fiberglass or plastic. When a person word was their bond. When issues in life were much more ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Vibrant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008

To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living To Please

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012

Who are you living to please? Yourself ot God? What are you ivesting your time and money in? Your answer determines who you are living to please.

Living to please 1Thess. 4:1-4:12 Introduction- This morning we are going to talk a minute about living. About living to please God, and living to please self. And if we are to really understand what the Bible says about living, living to please God will produce a life of happiness in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Filled To The Brim Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016

The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Culturally Distinct Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon focused on OT on how the church is to be culturally distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 49- 63)

Introduction: God calls his people to remain distinct from our culture. To be distinct is to be different in nature from something else, more than just being different. Often say that we are to be different from our culture and this is correct. However, there are many individuals and groups ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Class: Healing Damaged Emotions Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The healing of damaged emotions is connected to the soul and spirit of a person. Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life.

Pursue Class: Topic: Healing Damaged Emotions PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry PP#2: Summary of Ken Fish and Putty’s Integrated model of healing: See chart! PP#3: Resources for this message! PP#4: My Story of having damaged emotions and how God healed me! (It was a process) PP#5: Class: Pursue – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, John 5:1-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Please Pass The Salt Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Nov 1, 2002

2nd in series titled "One Hit Wonders" looking at the 4 one chapter books in the NT. John warns us that love and truth must coexist. One without the other is dangerous.

Please Pass the Salt Read text - 2nd John Introduction: Have you ever lost something that you had worked hard for? Televangelists in the 80’s - Jim Baker, Gordon McDonald, Jimmy Swaggart Farmers - Flood of ’94, Many farmers planted, only to have the crops drowned out. Computer users - done a ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Patience With Job

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 24, 2007

The book of Jonah has been attacked because “there is no fish big enough to swallow a man whole;” but the book is quoted or cited 9 times in the NT, with ne’er a doubt to its authenticity.

1)Jonah’s disobedience 1:1-3. • Jonah had a wrong attitude toward the will of God. Obeying the will of God is as important to God’s servant as it is to the people. We are not told Jonah’s motive, but we do have Nineveh’s history. • They were powerful, vicious; burying enemies alive, filleting them ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-17

Aquila And Priscilla: Serving God Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 16, 2017

Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned in four NT books. They were a couple committed to God and ministered in several places with Paul. This sermon speaks to how a couple can maximize their usefulness for God's kingdom TOGETHER.

Aquila and Priscilla: Serving God Together Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 16, 2017 [Adapted, but source unknown.] TEXT: Acts 18:1-3 – “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist