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Provoked To Pursue The Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing God's promises through passionate pursuit and perseverance, finding strength in His unchanging love despite human failings.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the loving embrace of our Lord, united in our shared hunger for His divine wisdom. As we stand on the precipice of a new day, let us remember that each sunrise is a testament to God's unwavering promise of renewal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Topics: Relentless, Quest, Make It

Promise In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001

GOD’S PRESENCE PROMISES STABILITY. Here are Three Lessons for today¡¦s way of thinking.

October 8, 2000 -- AM PROMISE IN HIS PRESENCE Habakkuk 2:18-20 INTRODUCTION: (1) God does not leave us comfortless, but we have to be in dire need of comfort to know the truth of his promise. It is in time of calamity . . . in days and nights of sorrow and trouble that the presence, the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Amen: God’s Little Word With A Great Big Meaning

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2013

1. Our amen says: God, we agree (1 Chr 16:23-36). God, we accept Your commands (Deu 27:15-16). God we believe You answer our prayers (Mat 6:9-13). 2. God’s Amen says, “I want your attention!” (Joh 3:3-5). 3. God Himself is the great “Amen” (Rev 3:14)

Amen: God’s Little Word with a Great Big Meaning 1 Chronicles 16:23-36; Deuteronomy 27:15-16; Matthew 6:9-13; John 3:3-5; Revelation 3:14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 12, 1012 *We say “amen” all the time, but usually we don’t even think about it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Conditional Promises

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2001

God has made many promises in His Word but each Promise carries the Responsibility for us to be Faithful and Obedient servants.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9, 1 Kings 9:6-7, Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting For The Promised Land

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 14, 2009

How God’s promised land applies to our lives, past, present and future. How God works with us even when we fail.

Waiting for the Promised Land One of the reoccurring themes in the Bible is that there is a place called the Promised Land. When we use the phrase Promised Land we are usually synonymous with the geographical place called Israel, but it can be so much more. A Land of Promise Gen. 2:8 Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-21

A Promise For Testing Times Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009

James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 3- 'unanswered' Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 10, 2003

The talks from a Seeker Service on "’unanswered’ prayer". The three ’talks’ were spread over the whole of the 1 hr service, which included video snippets, drama etc.

“If only prayers were answered” Jas 4:2b, 3 WBC 12.1.3 am Seeker Service You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 1 Intro- does prayer work? What’s amazing is just how ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Promised Kingdom 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God makes a covenant with Abraham that he’ll make his descendants a great nation, that he’ll give them a land and that he’ll bless all peoples through him.

(By Roy Hamer) There was a Catholic priest, an Anglican minister and a Jewish rabbi who all worked together in a little country town. Like a lot of country towns things were a little tough. So to save money they decided that they’d pool some of their resources to save on expenses. They decided to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Praise Him For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 8, 2023

Last week we were focused on Jeremiah’s little book of comfort. Today we look at a similar passage in Isaiah - an oasis of hope amid a book of lost hope.

Note: There may or may not be sermon notes here for next week. We will be in Luke 2 for December 24th. Thanks for following along. - JED Praise Him For The Promise Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction Kimball Gannon was born in Brooklyn in 1900. After going to law school and passing the bar, He became ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of New Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 15, 2022

There are 750 promises in the New Testament. That's nearly 1/10 of that entire section of your Bible. Why does God put such an emphasis on promises, and how can we learn to depend upon them?

OPEN: A little boy was walking on the beach, and he saw an older woman sitting under a beach umbrella. And he walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes.” she replied. “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, “Yes.” “Do you pray often?” he asked next, and again she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On God's Promises

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 29, 2013

God wants to us focus. But on what? And what distracts us?

Psalm 119:148 "My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises." Well, it's official. The number one cause of car accidents among all drivers, especially drivers under the age of 20, is… do you know? What is the number one cause of car accidents, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:148

Denomination: Lutheran

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will You Answer Persecution?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 19, 2020

Persecution against Christians is rising up everywhere. Even in America, it is becoming common. Have you considered how you will answer when persecution comes knowing at your door? Have you ever considered planning your response ahead of time?

ANSWERING PERSECUTION - How Will YOU Answer? (NOTE: Some content in this is from other sermons on SermonCentral & website research as noted) How Will YOU Answer Persecution? How Can We Prepare to Answer the persecution coming in these end times? 1. Hold FAST to your faith, above ALL ELSE. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Model Prayers For A Victorious Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Model Prayer teaches us to forgive others to get your forgiveness. The fervent prayers has answers. The best sayings on prayers Ask-Seek-Knock. God gives the best in your life. Pray until you get it.

Luke 11:1-13 The Greatness of the Prayers Jesus offers a three-part teaching, including a model prayer, a parable about prayer, and some sayings about prayer. Luke stresses the importance of prayer in Jesus' life (Lk. 3:21, 5:16, 6:12, 9:18, 9:28, 10:21-22, 11:1, 22:41-4, 23:46). 1. Model ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist