Sermons on Old Vessel:

God’s Growing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017

This sermon deals with how we are to grow in God's grace through taking off the old and and putting on the new.

God’s Growing Grace Ephesians 4:22-24 An oxymoron is not someone who is foolish with a bad complexion. It’s a figure of speech using words that seemly contradict each other yet has a special meaning to create a special effect like, “A wise fool,” “Cruel Kindness,” “Thunderous silence,” or “Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare

The Three Feasts Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Mar 28, 2024

3 dedicated feasts: The first was the Passover feast. Second is the feast of Weeks; and third is the feast of booths.

THE THREE FEASTS. The theme from GC this Sabbath is: Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage. In Mt Olives, it is also the day for the Holy Communion; in the Old Testament, also known as the Passover Feast. In the Old Testament, God had instructed Israel that their males should go three times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24

King David Shows Grace To His Enemies Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 3, 2023

King David has been I'm sure on a rollercoaster of different emotions, fear, worry, excitement, victory, and so on. But now, it turns to sorrow. So while David’s troops are celebrating, David is devastated. Joab the leader of David’s troops finds out about this and is not happy.

Mourning and celebrating, have you ever felt happy, but sad at the same time? Has a moment of excitement or joy suddenly become sad for you? Or perhaps a moment of sorrow turned into a moment of joy? The rebellion of Absalom has been defeated. King David’s troops fought bravely in the battle in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 29, 2020

What is the significance of John's birth and Zechariah's subsequent psalm of praise? You might be surprised

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/CORgr5C5ky8 Introduction Today we’re going to get right into this message. I’m not going to spend much of my introductory time covering announcements or thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:7-18, 2 Samuel 7:19, Genesis 17:6, 2 Samuel 7:11-13, Deuteronomy 33:17, Luke 21:18, Luke 1:57-80, Hebrews 7:25, Luke 1:57-66  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

When Does It Happen?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 9, 2021

When does it happen? Speaking of the Holy Spirit.

Our text opens with “Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Belong to Christ means the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of promise. We need to have the Holy Spirit within us so we over come sin: “Romans 8:2 And because you belong to him, the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Would Forgive Them All

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus gives an opportunity for her and her accusers to repent and be forgiven and change a sinful life. By God’s grace, won for us in the crucifixion of Christ, all of us are given that chance.

Monday of 5th week in Lent John 8 If one reads the two Bible stories we proclaim today, it is very easy to see that the Gospel is a midrash on the Susannah story from the Deuterocanonical chapters in the Book of Daniel. A midrash casts a later incident in the style of an older one, particularly ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Parts Of The Law Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). How does this work?

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). Some translations use the word decrees instead of statutes and ordinances ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line: Fear & Obey - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025

Imagine if you could read and digest all those books and all the books from the past, assimilate all that knowledge, and boil it down to the final bottom line for life. That bottom line is revealed in this passage.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately. 11 The sayings of the wise are like goads, and those from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Who was at fault? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 29.

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Was there a fault with God, the covenant or the people? Let’s begin with the old covenant in Deuteronomy 29. Was the covenant renewed while Israel waited in the land of Moab? These are the words of the covenant that the Lord commanded Moses to make with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The New Testament

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 24, 2025

You can't put new wine in old wineskins, in so doing the wineskin bursts. Likewise, you cannot fit the Old Testament laws and rules into the New Testament grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith, as we gather in this sacred space, a sanctuary of solace and strength, to seek the wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, united in our hunger for understanding, our thirst for truth, and our shared desire to draw closer to our Creator. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus, the Lamb of God, willingly gave His life to pay for our sins. He fulfilled the prophecies and became the ultimate sacrifice, providing us with eternal redemption.

Hey guys, let's talk about something that might sound a bit weird at first - lambs. Yeah, you heard me right, lambs. But stick with me, okay? This is going to be good. You know how in the Bible, there's a lot of talk about lambs being used for sacrifices? Like, way back in the day, Adam and Eve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Sacrificial Lamb, Biblical Symbolism, Jesus' Fulfillment, Old Testament Prophecies

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Sermon for a 19 year old mother and her 20 month old son who were murdered

Domonique Sterling and Robert Claiborne What does one say when we face the brutal murder of two people so young? How are we to find the words to express the devastation in the hearts of Dana and Kevin and their families. Words seem completely inadequate. I know nothing that I can say which will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Blood Everywhere! Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Question and answer series message dealing with the violence in the Old Testament.

TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Blood Everywhere! Numbers 31:2-18, Deuteronomy 20:4, 12-16 Joshua 8:24-25, Judges 21:10-11 July 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Why, since God is loving and caring, does He command so many killings? This is an important question. It has broad ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:2-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Ribbons For Rhonda" Series

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Apr 1, 2006

A tribute and memorial to my 35 year old niece who died after a 9 year battle with breast cancer. She left a 9 year old and 14 year old.

“Ribbons for Rhonda” John 11 A tribute to my niece who died on 3-24-06 after a 9 year battle with cancer. I. Death A. Certain – Hebrews 9:27 “And it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” B. Is not unconsciousness Rhonda, because of her faith in Christ is fully ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Study To Learn And Know

Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006

God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible