Sermons on Old Life:

John The Baptist - A Link Between The Old And New Testaments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2012

What made John so special

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Anglican

Journey Through The Old Testament #7: Perseverance And Passion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

The story of Nehemiah is an example to us for how we can overcome discouragement and distractions in our lives.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE O.T. #7: PERSEVERANCE AND PASSION OPENING: • I have good news for you this morning – the Gospel is good news! • The good news is that we can defeat discouragement! We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and ...read more

Denomination: *other

Ignorant Errors, Careless Mistakes, Or Plain Old Sin

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2004

Message on the First Word from the Cross, for a Good Friday Seven Last Words service. Jesus prays for forgiveness for the anonymous "they" who permit a society to be valueless, for those who profit from the misery of others, for those who pride themselve

One of life’s scariest moments comes when, two or three days after you have taken an exam at school, the teacher shows up ready to pass out the results. Maybe you sit poised on the edge of your chair, if you think you’ve done well; or you slump down in the seat, trying to look as though you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Can Christians Claim Old Testament Covenant Promises?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 10, 2020

Can a Old Testament Covenant promise of God made specifically to Israel be claimed by Christians?

There are many promises of God in the Bible. Some are given to specific individuals, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon. There are also many promises given to entire groups of people and even nations. God would seal His promises by making a covenant, which is a conditional contract, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:7-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:1-22, Hebrews 12:3-11, Romans 11:17-24, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith Genesis 11:27-12:3 Series Intro: Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the world’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Back To The Good Old Days In The Church

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.” People are always talking about the good old days. I heard people say countless times that they wish that they could go back to the good old days. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

The Silent Years Between The Old Testament And The New Testament. Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Dec 21, 2025

Silent years

Have you ever stopped to wonder what happened during the 400 years between the Old Testament and the New Testament? During those 400 years, there were no visions, no angelic messages, and no prophetic voices reminding the people, of God's promises. The Old Testament closes with Malachi, a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

No. 02.the Cross Of Christ In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017

The Old Testament view of the cross of Jesus.

The cross of Christ in the Old Testament. Today we shall look into biblical typology and see how the scriptures pictured Christ and the cross in the Old Testament. What is typology? A biblical "type" may be safely described as “any person, place, event or thing in the Old Testament that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:5-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Gift Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2011

This message is about what God desires to give us for Christmas and that is life.

The Gift of Life Psalm 85 1. God restore us so we might have Life A. The People in today’s reading remember a better past and so they remind God we want our old life back. B. Look at verses 1-3 1You showed favor to your land, O LORD; you restored . 2You forgave the iniquity of your people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

(Winning Life`s Super Bowl)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

BECAUSE WE ARE ENGAGE IN SUPER BOWL GAME CALL LIFE AND I NEED TO PAUSE AND DROP SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND AND THAT IS THAT IF YOU DON`T KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOR OF YOUR LIFE YOU`RE LOSING THE GAME

1 Kings 18:21-24 (KJV) And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [22] Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Old Self To New Self: Five Key Areas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2025

God wants to transform us into his image. It's his work but it's our work too. Paul gives five areas we need to address in putting off the old and putting on the new.

INTRODUCTION In several of Paul's letters to the churches, Paul starts with theological teaching and then moves on to practical instruction. He lays the theological foundations and sets out key theological truths. After that, he talks about how believers should live in the light of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon With A Casket

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2019

I borrowed a casket and preached this message, "Dead or Alive?" Everyone received a poem entitled "The Old Man is Dead" telling things they need to remove/bury out of their lives. They filed by and put their list into the casket to "Nothing But the Blood!"

“DEAD OR ALIVE?” Rev. 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a man who had a mental problem: he walked around all day believing he was dead. His family got tired and frustrated by his delusion because dead people don’t contribute anything to the living. 2. So his wife got him an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe under grace? Is the Christian’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational