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Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007

We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Timing: The Promise Comes To Pass!

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 7, 2024

Trusting God's promises not only gives you a blessing at the end, but it gives you a blessing while you are waiting.

Today, we are in chapter 21 of the “From Dust to Life Series” in Genesis. What we will see in this passage is the end of the 25-year long wait for God’s covenant promise to Abraham and Sarah. As we have said earlier in this series: God is never too late and He’s never too early. Though sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of God's Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

You cannot have faith without a promise. Faith has to have some ground to stand on, and that ground is the promise of God. Standing on the promises of God is the theme song of the saints of all time.

Paul Robeson was a famous American Negro singer back in the 30's and 40's. It was announced in London that his great singer would broadcast a concert from Russia where he was then living. The people of London filled the large concert hall to standing room only waiting to hear this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Believers Are Heirs According To God's Promise

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 21, 2006

Pentecost 6(C) - Believers are heirs according to God’s promise. We learn that God’s law makes sinners prisoners but it is our Lord that makes sinners his children.

BELIEVERS ARE HEIRS ACCORDING TO GOD’S PROMISE July 16, 2006 - PENTECOST 6 - Galatians 3:22-29 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: Sometime during our lifetime we probably have received an inheritance. Maybe at this time in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Hod God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

So the question then is, how does God keep his promises? How does God work? How do we work? To put it in the jargon of the theologian, how does the transcendent mystery of God break into human affairs? In addition, as I have thought about that question, i

Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NASB) Introduction: Several years ago, there was a pastor who told a story of his father who passed away at 88 years of age. During the father’s last adult years, the father lived with the son and his family in Texas. Before that, the father lived in New York City. The father ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drawing On God's Great Bank Of Promise

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need.

DEALING WITH GOD’S GREAT BANK OF PROMISE Philippians 4:14-23 Proposition: As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to learn to let God meet their basic needs through our faith in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Return Is A Promise

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

Because Jesus is faithful to His promises, we must be ready for His return.

Beth and I were up in Wisconsin last weekend to help her parents winterize their home. We had a very pleasant drive, especially after purchasing some squeaky cheese curds. When we arrived in Sturgeon Bay, I saw a sign announcing a roundabout ahead and became immediately nervous. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Do you need to claim the promise of healing for yourself? For your family? For your friend? God is able to heal today.

Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders Isaiah 35:6 Isaiah 53 This month In our series on Fresh Fire, we are looking at the work of the Spirit in the Writing of the Old Testament Prophets. And as this is a Healing and Wholeness Service it is a wonderful opportunity for us to consider a few verses ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Being Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

Having the Holy Spirit is not the same as being FILLED with the Holy Spirit.

On Being Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21 It is safe to assume that everyone here today has indoor plumbing. If we want a glass of water, it is simply a matter of taking a glass, placing it under the faucet, and turning on the water. The water is available for us. It is simply a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

The one thing that ought to be evident when they see us as Christians is Christlike love in our lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the apostle Paul writes these words, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:5-11, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

It’s time for us to talk about peace: peace with God, peace within ourselves, & peace with one another.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. If you have had your TV on late at night during the past year you’re probably aware of the fastest growing businesses of 1996 & 97. They have made millionaires many times over of their owners who have saturated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resume` Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Jan 18, 2001

Learning about who the Holy Spirit is. He is God.

The Resume` of the Holy Spirit 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal