Sermons on Old Testament Truth:

The New Take On The The Story Of Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 30, 2014

Everybody knows the story of doubting Thomas that there is little to add, but I have, and it is delivered in three separate parts: an Old Testament approach, an Old Testament approach with Jesus thrown in; and finally a New Testament approach.

Word Count: 2603 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 1st May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Everybody knows the story of doubting Thomas that there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Worshiping In Truth

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 13, 2010

Our text records an interview between Jesus and a man named Nicodemus. Nicodemus is mentioned three times in the New Testament, and each reference mentions he came to Jesus under the cover of night (John 3:1; 7:50; 19:39). Therefore, we could call him o

“How can a man be born when he is old?” John 3: 1-16 I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) A. His race was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. B. His religion was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. C. His riches were not sufficient to exempt him from the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Jesus said “No one comes to the Father except by me.” It is clear then that not all religions are equal; that not all religions are true; and that not all religions lead us to God. Those that reject Christ lead us away from him.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our pluralistic society today, we often hear people say that what someone believes in isn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

10 Commandments: How Should Christians Observe Them?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 5, 2002

Compares Old Testament observance of the commandments with Jesus’ expectations.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS OBSERVE THEM? All of the great religions that proclaim belief in one God submit to the 10 Commandments. Yet, how do we, as Christians, understand and obey these so-called Jewish commandments? Please read Exodus 20:1-17 For the Christian, the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights From Abraham Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

some of the character and Kingdom of God as revealed in the Old Testament.

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights from Abraham Gen 12:1-3 Intro: When we talk about the Kingdom of God, it is easy to focus only on the words of Jesus and what He taught about the Kingdom of God. There is certainly enough there to talk about and try to understand! But we can also learn a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A look at the Holy Spirit at work in the Old and New Testaments.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit I. The Old Testament. A. Creation (Genesis 1:2). B. Giving prophesy and Scripture (Ezekiel 2:2; 8:3; 11:1; and 11:24). C. Conveying certain necessary skills for various tasks (Exodus 31:3-5; Numbers 3:10; 14:6; 14:19; 15:14; I Samuel 10:10 and 11:6). D. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2009

A history of the Old Testament leading up to a study of Nehemiah.

Title- Old Testament History 101 I. Israel’s History II. Nehemiah’s History III. Guiding Theological Principles I. Israel’s History As many of you know, I spent a few years teaching out at WCS high school. One of the subjects that I was asked to teach was history. I’ll be honest; history was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek And The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

The Old Testament roots of the Lord's Supper

This morning as we prepare to observe the Lord’s Supper, we’re going to go back to the Old Testament and the book of Genesis to provide us with some new insight into that observance. I encourage you to take out your Bibles and follow along as I take us on a brief journey to what may very well be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

Part 2 of this series focuses on slavery in the Old Testament.

A Slave For Christ Part 2 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Mal. 1:6; Exo. 20:2; 21:2-6; Lev. 25:39-42; Matt. 6:24 Introduction: In my message last week I introduced you to a slave named Paul in an attempt to get us to think about what our lives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:39-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communicate The Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 11, 2022

Luke begins his volumes with clarity and confidence and passes on this message to Theophilus to convince him about the gospel. He proves that Jesus is the saviour. He wrote history (Life of Jesus), and her story (Life of the Church).

Text: Luke 1:1-4 Theme: communicate the truth Introduction: the Lord is good and his love endures forever. The great theme of this gospel of Luke is Jesus Christ is the divine saviour. This is the supreme fact focused on. According to Luke, Jesus means “the Lord saves”(Luke 1:31). The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Clearly The Christ

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018

Studying the two dozen of the hundreds of prophetic messages and persuasive evidences of Christ in the Old Testament and New Testament.

What do you think Old Testament people thought about Jesus? Depending on who we could be asking, we might get blank stares or quizzical looks. “Jesus isn't in the Old Testament” is an answer that many folks would put forth. Yes, and they would be 100 percent correct. Jesus is not a name found in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018

It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42, John 16:13-14, Acts 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 13:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring The Power Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2004

The New Testament church operated in power not weakness. So many congregations are failing, weak, troubled, and dying because they’re operating out of human power and not the power of the Holy Spirit.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “RESTORING THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ