Sermons on Old Testament Is Important:

A Plea To Reutrn To God

Contributed by Arthur Horne on Nov 18, 2000

Using the Old Testament Prophets to show a modern day need of returning to the Lord that so obviously birthed this nation called the United States

Probably nowhere in the Bible is the tenderness of the relationship between the Lord and His subjects better demonstrated than in these two passages. In Ezekiel 16 the Lord wonderfully reminds Israel of the way that He founded the nation. A people not loved by anyone. He demonstrates this by using ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Redemptive Names Of Jehovah

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

God showed himself in many ways in the Old Testament. We will look at the names God was given and how he received those names.

Psalm 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. 1. Jehovah El’ohim. “Self-Existent, Eternal Creator” · In Genesis we see Him take a world that was in chaos: · With out form, dark, void. · And turn it into something beautiful. He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scarlet Thread

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 5, 2006

The Old and New Testament are one, single story, tied together throughout by the scarlet thread of redemption. Student Ministry PowerPoint format

This presentation was designed for a PowerPoint format and originally presented to a high-school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint itself, drop me an email at Robert.fox@alltel.com [The Scarlet Thread] Slide graphic: scarlet thread running from Eden, through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Michael Pasarilla on Nov 20, 2006

Introduction to the book of Hebrews: Jesus exceeds all the Old Testament types and shadows and is the fulfillment of all to which the OT was pointing. Mission accomplished!

Today we are beginning a new journey together in our worship services at Grace. Lord willing, we are going to travel through the book of Hebrews in the coming months. Some of you may have started your mental calculators. “Let’s see, it took about nine months for us to go through the five chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Good...

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

God in the Old Testament was a good God and the same as today as long as we have faith in Him. This faith we need to share with others.

Feb. 13, 2011 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 C & Z “God Is Good….” This is the day before a very special day of the year, Valentine’s Day. For many people and couples this is a day full of memories. I’m going to go out on a limb here and hopefully I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Abraham was an Old Testament example.

Introduction Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Old Testament example is Abraham. 1. Only Blind Faith Leads to Righteousness What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2For if Abraham was justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Story # 1 "The Story Of God, The Story Of Us" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

This is the introduction sermon for the series through the Old and New Testament based on "The Story" This is God’s Story from Creation to the return of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2016 Text: II Timothy 3:16 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Story of God, The Story of Us” Life is a story. You wake up. What will happen next? Each day the sun comes up. Each day the sun sets. All sorts of characters move in and out of your day. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tabernacle: “approaching Holy God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016

The Old Testament Tabernacle taught God's People a pattern of worship. The ceremonies and furnishings in the tabernacle point to the atonement of Jesus as our High Priest.

The Tabernacle: “Approaching Holy God” Exodus 25:1-9 We are looking at the Old Testament Unfolding of the Drama of the Gospel. It is interesting that God first redeemed Israel and then He gave them the Law. When God saw the people He had chosen were struggling in Egypt, He did not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of Joshua and the Israelites reflects what Jesus teachings in his Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:13-20

You had such good intentions, BUT… fill in the blank. Good intentions to exercise more regularly, to stick to that diet, to save more money, to be more patient, to study more for that upcoming test, to go to Bible study. You had such good intentions, BUT… fill in the blank with whatever it was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reed Sea Or Red Sea?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 14, 2016

This lesson focuses on what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula.

This lesson does not deal with any deep doctrines of the Scriptures nor does it touch on personal and family conduct. I want to turn our attention to what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020

Moses and the burning is one of the most popular stories of the Old Testament. One of the sermons I preached discusses what it may mean for today.

For the past few weeks except for Palm Sunday and Easter, our sermons have centered on the Book of Genesis, corresponding to our Home Bible Survey Course. In our Home Bible Survey, we are now in the Book of Exodus. We start a series of sermons focused on the Book of Exodus and especially on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Worship According To The Bible?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 8, 2024

D.A. Carson, David Peterson and a Biblical in-depth look at the Old and New Testament teaching on what the essence of worship is.

What is Worship? I’m not always the brightest….dragon egg story OR switching car out story If we seek an all-inclusive summary of worship, we end up with a bland “catch-all” phrase that means almost nothing, such as David Peterson suggest in his (otherwise quite helpful) work, Engaging With God, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Moses (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

Moses ranks among the most respected Old Testament figures. In this four-week series, we journey through the life and adventures of Moses.

MOSES (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/25/2018 I came across a story from a few years back about President George W. Bush. While campaigning for his first presidency, he cross paths with a peculiar man in an airport lobby. The man wore dusty old robes with a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Mephibosheth And Me (2025)

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2025

The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is a wonderful story of grace and provision. It is a powerful illustration of what God has done for us through Christ.

Introduction: A. Welcome to Family and Friend Day, we are really thrilled to have so many “friends” visiting with us today. 1. We sincerely hope that you are having an uplifting and inspiring time. B. Let’s talk about funny names for a minute. 1. Many years ago, when we were looking at names for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Accord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was:

• IN ONE ACCORD • IN ONE PLACE. Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: This couldn’t be a Baptist Church!!! Can you imagine getting everyone to attend. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist