Sermons on Old New Covenants:

Greater Glory Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Aug 17, 2001

Part five of the Symbols of the Covenants. The New covenant experience, from lesser to greater glory.

Symbols of the Covenants V: Greater Glory I. Review of past topics, Hagar and Sarai, Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries (Law on the Stones vs. Law in the Heart). The Tutor: the law added because of transgression to bring us back into a relationship where God can work with us. Finally Children, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Covenant Of Grace (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

The smoking pot, flaming torch and God’s covenant with Himself that benefited Abraham is a reflection of our covenant of grace. This sermon looks at the promise that is not dependent upon us, but on God’s grace.

The Covenant of Grace Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." 2 But Abram said, "Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

New Bodies, New Hope, New Resolve

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 14, 2002

We live now confident of a future in a resurrected body.

- - - - - - - Scripture references are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - I saw a noteworthy bumper sticker on a car Thursday afternoon. Actually the car I saw had about six unusual bumper stickers – but the one that grabbed by attention had the words BORN AGAIN in a fairly good size ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: *other

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Turn The "Same Old, Same Old" Into Something Special: Monotony Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

A Mother’s Day sermon detailing the Proverbs 31 woman’s rise above the daily grind into a life with tremendous impact.

How to turn the “Same Old Same Old” into something special. : Growth through Monotony Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Door (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

Old and New Testament

I wonder if The Doors "Fire on the Mountain" song was inspired by the Bible. Hosea 2:15 "Then I will give her her vineyards from there, And the valley of Achor as a door of hope. The Lord wants to give us hope while we are in here and when we leave. Acts 14:27 - When they had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:15

Denomination: Vineyard

God The Covenant Keeper (Yahweh) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Let’s turn to Exodus 3 where we are introduced to the meaning, the majesty, and the mystery of the name Yahweh.

Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d begin with “The Top Ten Lines” that may have been used by Adam when he courted Eve. 10. You know you’re the only one for me. 9. Do you come here often? 8. Trust me, this was meant to be! (I tried this one out on Beth when we were dating – it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Priest We Need

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 15, 2016

Jesus is our eternal high priest, superior to the Levitical priests of the Old Covenant.

In the recent Oscar-nominated film, “Bridge of Spies,” Tom Hanks portrays James Donovan, an American lawyer who is recruited during the Cold War to defend accused Soviet spy Rudolf Abel on charges of espionage, and who was later approached to negotiate with the Soviet Union over the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005

WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark To Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2025

What is sacred in the New Testament?

Was the ark of the covenant sacred because of the covenant that it contained? What things are sacred in the New Testament? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 15. Did David finally learn who only may touch the sacred chest, the ark of the covenant? After he had built houses for himself in David’s City, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Beneficiary Of A Before-Time Covenant

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Imagine being part of a before-time covenant, a covenant that was made before you and I were born!

Beneficiary of a before-time Covenant By Pastor Bryan Coelho II Sam. 9:1-13; Eccl.7:13 I Sam.18:1-5 – there is a covenant relationship in the Bible and this relationship is a relationship that reveals the future course of life for David and descendants forever. This relationship briefs of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 24, 2020

The high watermark of this magnificent epistle is found in chapter 8─actually it began in the previous chapter at verse 25: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

3/23/20 Tom Lowe Section I.E.1. Christ’s Ministry is Superior to the Old Covenant Ministry (8:1–10:18) Title: Introduction to Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6(NIV) 1. Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

…. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist