Sermons on The Covenant Of Innocence:

A Better Covenant (Hebrews 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 24, 2024

Is the New Covenant a better agreement between God and humanity? Why? Let's examine this in Hebrews 8.

Where is our high priest? What did our high priest offer? What does the new covenant place in our hearts? What will God forgive? Is the old covenant now obsolete? Let’s find out in Hebrews 8. Where does our high priest serve? Where is the true tabernacle? Now the main point of what is being said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 2:11-14, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Palestinian Covenant Of God With Israel

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

God’s Covenants with Israel permanently & irreversibly set God’s plan for Israel & the Middle East. The Unconditional Palestinian Covenant (Deut. 28 - 30) enables us to understand Israel's relationship with the Promised Land throughout her History. It is a faith inspiring study.

The Palestinian Covenant (Deuteronomy 28-30; Ezek. 16) We must understand the Certainty of God’s ‘Promise’ & His ‘Oath.’ Hebrews 6:16-19 says “Men verily swear [the promise] by the greater: & an oath [of the covenant] for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. (17) God, willing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1-15, Deuteronomy 30:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

…. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Who was at fault? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 29.

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Was there a fault with God, the covenant or the people? Let’s begin with the old covenant in Deuteronomy 29. Was the covenant renewed while Israel waited in the land of Moab? These are the words of the covenant that the Lord commanded Moses to make with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Blessings (Deuteronomy 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2025

Are there differences between old and new covenant blessings? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 26.

What blessings did God promise to Israel under the old covenant? Could they rejoice in good things which God gave them, a land flowing with milk and honey? If they were faithful to the covenant would God put them high above all the nations? What blessings does Jesus promise? Let’s begin in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 31, 2025

A negative unsolicited covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact you have are a part of without your approval, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship that may ultimately bring you a bad outcome

Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants. In a biblical context, a covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact between God and humans, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship and God's redemptive plan. In Leviticus 5:4 If a man makes a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Friendships That Preserve Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Jonathan and David’s relationship stands as a model for all believers: loyalty without envy, sacrifice without hesitation, honour without agenda.

COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS THAT PRESERVE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:13-15, Ruth 1:16-17, 2 Samuel 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In a world where relationships are often built on convenience, personal gain, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Ark Of The Covenant”

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Oct 22, 2025

A room held great awe and fear.

"THE ARK OF THE COVENANT” INTRO: The Ark was placed in a room that was called the HOLY OF HOLIES because in there, it was found to hold the very presence of God Himself! It was the place of God's dwelling under the Old Covenant ... and so the room held great awe and fear. Only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

His Covenant (Ps 111)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 8, 2026

What happened to the old covenant?

If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? Let’s begin in Psalm 111. Do we praise God with our whole hearts in our church assemblies? Praise the Lord [Yah]! I will give thanks to the Lord [Yahweh] with my whole heart, in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Mediator Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 18, 2025

Jesus, as the Mediator of the New Covenant, provides believers direct access to God’s grace, mercy, and divine promises, ensuring forgiveness, restoration, and spiritual empowerment.

JESUS THE MEDIATOR OF THE NEW COVENANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 8:6 Key Verse: “But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.” – Hebrews 8:6 Supporting Texts: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

This is the 9th sermon in the series. John gives three character traits of being a Child of God.

TEXT: 1st John 3:1-10 TITLE: Children of God SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: becoming a child of God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Feb 13, 2011 PROP.: The 9th message in this series; John is declaring that as God’s children INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mga Kamay Na Nagbububo Ng Walang Salang Dugo

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Mayroong humigit-kumulang na 125,000 pagpapalaglag bawat araw sa buong mundo (WHO). Anong dugo ang maaaring maging walang kasalanan kaysa sa dugo ng isang hindi pa isinisilang na bata?

mga kamay na nagbububo ng walang salang dugo "Baka ang dugo ng walang-sala ay ibuhos sa gitna ng iyong lupain na ibinibigay sa iyo ng Panginoon mong Diyos bilang mana, at sa gayon ang pagkakasala ng pagdanak ng dugo ay maari sa iyo" (Deuteronomio 19:10) Ang isa sa mga pinakamasamang ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:10

Denomination: Pentecostal