Sermons on Promises:

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He's Preparing The Way!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2017

If you are willing to seek God to be the source for the direction in your life, He won't let you down. He will keep His promises to you and He takes each one of His promises very seriously!

He's Preparing the Way! Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's People Are Locked Down: Reflections, Responses, And Responsibilities

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 6, 2020

Our journey in life is sometimes parallel to the people of Israel, who came out from Egypt, given a promise to inherit the Promise Land, but in between these journeys, they were "stationed" in a place, a trap, with nowhere to go.

When God's People Is Locked Down: Responses, Reflections, and Responsibilities A Sermon Message on Exodus 14:1-20 By Dr. Joel A. Tejedo, D.Min. Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ Exodus 14:3 Introduction In 2011, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022

Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

“In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

David Is Named King Of Judah In Hebron Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

David had waited such a long time, for God’s promise given to him through the prophet Samuel. The promise was simple: You will be king. The moment has come, and David becomes King at Hebron over the tribe of Judah.

David trusted God for years and years. He trusted God as his enemies closed in around him. He trusted God as he lived in caves. He trusted God even when he was alone and on the run. He trusted God when Saul tried to kill him. He trusted God when he was an outcast. At last, the time had come. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

God never promised an absence of distress. But He does promise the assuring presence of His Holy Spirit. All we have to do is obey God’s command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who reside in us.

The Filling of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 3 Ephesians 5:18-20 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Labor Of Rest

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2019

You must believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us, if we are willing to rely and rest on His abilities and Promises!

The Labor Of Rest... Illus. Hymn Haven of Rest My soul, in sad exile, was out on life’s sea, So burdened with sin and distressed; Then I heard a sweet voice saying, “Make Me your choice,” And I entered the Haven of Rest. I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest. I’ll sail the wide seas no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35, Matthew 19:16-22, Numbers 13:27-28, Numbers 14:1-4, Psalm 23:5, John 13:3-6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: *other

God Always Wins Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2015

there will always be wickedness on earth till Jesus returns but god will always keep His promises and plans

Parents, how many of you got, or still get, a lot of WHY questions from your kids? It’s a good idea for parents to know how to respond to these why questions from their children; It’s okay to say you don’t know of course, but we should explain why we don’t know. Never stop ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: Hope

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

When we lose site of God’s promise, we lose site of God’s hope.

Have you ever lost hope? All three of those families just said hope seemed to be gone. That’s a big deal – that’s hard to speak out loud, but I have no doubt that nearly 100% of us have looked at a situation and wondered if there was any hope. KEY: Hope seems to go to invisible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don’t Run For Gatorade - Matthew 6:28-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 6, 2024

How are promises of God's protection and provision comforting if all the things you are afraid of still might happen?

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-33

The Life Of Abraham, Part 5: You're Going To Be A Dad Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014

Abraham receives a staggering promise from God and believes it. God counts it for Abraham's necessary righteousnedd

The Life of Abraham, Part 5: You’re Going to be a Dad Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction In the last lesson, God had given a great victory over those who had captured his nephew Lot. In this episode, Abraham had met this shadowy person named Melchizedek, one greater than Abraham who blessed him for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King That Was Sorry For His Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015

To show that we don't need vows, oaths or promises of any kind just say yes if we mean yes, or no if we mean no.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you make oaths? Yes before I believed. Now. not at all. Matthew 5:33-38 (Amplified Bible) Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord [as a religious duty]. But I tell you, Do not bind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wholehearted Follower

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2013

Caleb, the wholehearted follower, trust in the unseen God, cling to His promise, and crave for His blessings. Nothing is really 'lost' for those who honors God.

[RECAP last week sermon - John 6:60-69] Peter: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." (6:68-69) We FOLLOW Jesus for WHO He is, more than for WHAT He can give us. • It is a blessing to receive from Him and we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible