Sermons on Promised Offspring:

The Superiority Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 2, 2009

This section shows the superiority of the way of grace over the way of law. God 1st establish a covenant relationship with Abraham. Since the Abrahamic covenant was ratified & in force, it was not superceded or set aside by the later law.

GALATIANS 3:15-22 THE SUPERIORITY OF THE PROMISE The aim of this section is to show the superiority of the way of grace over the way of law. It begins by showing that the way of grace is older than the way of law. God first establish a covenant relationship with Abraham. Since the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 9, 2009

St. Thomas Acquinas said, "All of society is based on promises and trust." We must therefore be careful about the promises we make and our intentions to keep them.

Mark 6: 14 – 29 / Be Careful What You Promise Intro: An Irishman had been drinking all night at a pub. The bartender announced the pub was closing so the Irishman stood up to leave and fell flat on his face. He tried again to stand with the same result; so, he decided to crawl outside and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe real peace is peace with God.

The promise of Jesus John 14:18-31 A few weeks ago we began with this upper room discourse that goes all the way from chapter 13 to 17 and you’ll remember that I said it was called this simply because this was where it was held. As I was thinking about how this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Promise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009

This message encourages us to live by promise not by law. If we want to enjoy life as God intended it, then we can’t live it trying to earn God’s blessings. We must live it in light of his blessings already given.

Freedom’s Promise (Galatians 3:15-22) It was a battle, a wrestling match, a test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get a tablespoon. At the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Incredible Promise

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2009

We serve a God of amazing promises who always brings them to pass!

An Incredible Promise! Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Introduction I am not a fan of great heights. I have never been able to stand on the edge of a high cliff or at the top of a tall building without a quick heart beat and a dry throat. I have no problem with climbing a high hill or mountain, but to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Promise Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 26, 2011

Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of eternal life.

The Promise of Resurrection April 24, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of eternal life. Focus Passage: John 20:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The good news of new life in Christ is for all; there are no limits to it.

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “A Promise for All” INTRODUCTION The text today contains the first sermon of the Christian church. It’s a rather long sermon and admittedly a little on the hell, fire, and brimstone side of things. Thankfully, we only read the very beginning and the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Of The Father

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

PURPOSE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST. WHY TONGUES? IS IT FOR TODAY? OVERCOMING THE OBJECTIONS TO THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER NBCOG 2/28/10 AM TEXT LUKE 3:16 INTRODUCTION *THE GOSPEL OF JOHN RECORDS SOME CONVERSATIONS THAT JESUS HAD WITH THE DISCIPLES CONCERNING HIS LEAVING THE EARTH AND RETURNING TO HEAVEN. *THEY DIDN’T UNDERSTAND IT AND DIDN’T LIKE IT. *BUT, JESUS LET THEM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing On The Promises!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Moses faces the past and the king (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Moses faces the past and the king Reading: Exodus chapter 4 verse 18 to chapter 5 verse 23. Ill: • Why is it that to stop computers, you have to click on "Start"? • Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? • Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food? ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Promise Of The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2010

Gifts are a major part of the Christmas celebration, our theme this year looks at "The Gift" that made Christmas what it is. Part one looks at the promise of that gift.

The Gift of Christmas 1 When you think of Christmas what comes to your mind? Before you answer let me tell you a story I heard many years ago. It happened in a grade four Sunday School Class and the teacher was asking the class a question, I don’t know what the context was or why she was asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Assuring Promises"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

Jesus told the disciples some things that should have given them - and should give all believers - comforting assurances regarding security in Him.

“Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Orthodox

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011

The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Change Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

The Promise of Change The Company We Keep, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 13, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about “means of grace.” Let’s do a quick review. What are the means of grace? They are the ways you receive God’s grace into your life. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Angels And Promises Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2011

If we want real security and peace, then we must learn to depend on God’s protecting angels and His unfailing promises.

Ann Beck of North Carollton, Mississippi, talks about the days when her husband and she taught 2- and 3-year-olds in Sunday school. A Bible verse they helped the pre-schoolers memorize was Psalms 56: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Their preschool son, Mark, was one of their pupils. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free