Sermons on Standing On Promises:

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Promise Of Eternal Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008

If we would be true to our faith and to our God, we must accept his promises and believe that he is able to perform that which he has promised. Without such a faith, spiritual success is impossible.

The Promise of an Eternal Love 1 John 4:8 Intro Abraham became a spiritual giant because he claimed the precious promises of God and moved forward in faith believing that god was trustworthy and would keep his promise. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Of Care And Attention

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 22, 2007

The Lord watches over the righteous just as a good parent watches over a child.

The Promise of Care and Attention By Greg Johnson January 21, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Psalms 34:15 Remember when you were last around a new born baby? What do they do when they need something? They cry out. And what does the good parent do? They listen for the cry and do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appropriating God's Promise

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007

The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of Promise

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

Jesus Christ is more than just the prediction of the Old Testament; Jesus is the fulfillment of the OT promise, promises God made to Abraham to send a Messiah into the world. This sermon explores Jesus as the Son of God, the Savior of the World.

JESUS: THE COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE Acts 13:16-32a Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church July 22, 2007 8th Sunday After Pentecost Often when people think of the Old Testament, they think of it as a book about God’s creation of the world, about Adam and Eve, about Noah, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-32

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Understanding God's Promise Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 19, 2007

Sermon 10 in Galatians series

05/06/2007 UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PROMISE (Gal 3:15-18) Today – God’s Promise We talked about the promise and the blessings that come from the promise when Paul told the Galatians to consider Abraham, whose faith was credited to him as righteousness Promise made to Abraham in Gen 15 and affirmed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

What Every Believer should know Series

BELIEVING THE PROMISES OF GOD WHAT EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW And by that same mighty power, he has given us all of his rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in his divine nature. 2 Pet. 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: *other

God's Promise To Abraham

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

How do you resond to God’s call on your life.

The Promise of God To Abram - Chapter 12 Genesis 1-11 is the introduction to the Bible. Genesis 12 is the beginning to the main theme of the Bible that God will bless all the nations of the earth through Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3 (NLT) The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wonderful Birth Of Promise Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Join me in taking a closer look at the heavenly message declared to an unsuspecting teenage girl. It is a message about “the wonderful birth of PROMISE” that we can all learn and be encouraged by!

Heavenly Messages of Christmas #3: “The Wonderful Birth of PROMISE” INTRODUCTION: For the past two weeks, Pastor Ellison has started us in a wonderful series of messages reflecting on the heavenly messages proclaimed in the days surrounding the very first Christmas. We have reflected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010

Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 29, 2008

Up to this point, the focus of Hebrews has been on Christ. His superiority to prophets, angels, and Moses. We also looked at the superiority of his priesthood to the Levitical priesthood. Now the focus shifts to the new covenant.

Promises of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:7-13 Intro Up to this point, the focus of Hebrews has been on Christ. His superiority to prophets, angels, and Moses. We also looked at the superiority of his priesthood to the Levitical priesthood. Now the focus shifts to the new covenant. A new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Forgotten In Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009

The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Life Has No Promises

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 9, 2007

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT WE MAXIMIZE EVERY MOMENT THAT LIFE BRINGS MAKING SURE THAT OUR MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, WEEK, MONTH OR YEAR IS LIVED WITH PURPOSE IN MIND.

LIFE HAS NO PROMISES JAMES 4:14 14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time; and then vanisheth away. THE CHARACTER THAT WRITES THIS EPISTLE IS JAMES THE BROTHER OF JOHN AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational