Sermons on Unrealistic Promises:

The Promise Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 5, 2015

Joel sees a time when all will be made right, Israel will not be ashamed, or a curse to anyone. We know this time has not yet come.

The Lord offers mercy even now. 2:12-17 Utterly amazing is the grace and mercy and tenderness of the Lord. “Even now”, He is willing to forgive Judah. Remember He was willing to spare Sodom. And the northern kingdom of Israel. Any nation, including even America, that will repent from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Promises

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 23, 2019

The last words that Jesus gives His disciples are a two-fold promise. You will have tribulations and He has overcome the world. As Christians, we know and experience these two promises. An illustration is weaved throughout to bring these points to life.

I love movies. I do, I really do. I always have and always will. I often fall asleep to them and literally seen some more times than I can count. I enjoy rewatching movies. Once I know the whole story, I love re-watching the movie to see how knowing the end changes how I see conversations, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-33, John 16:33

Denomination: Lutheran

God Promised

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Dec 8, 2014

When God makes a promise, He keeps it....

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl (M.Th) 8 Dec 14 Title: God Promised Theme: When God makes a promise He keeps it... Intro: A wise teacher sent a note home to all parents on the first day of school. It read: "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promised Land

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 28, 2016

Is the church willing to risk to move into the Promised Land

The Promised Land October 30, 2016 Deuteronomy 1:19-40 I was working on a sermon for today, was about 3/4 done, and then I was prompted to throw it away. I really don’t like it when God does that to me. It usually happens a few times a year. I thought I had a really good start to an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-40

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Promise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 2, 2016

If you want to enjoy the life God has called you to live, depend on God's promise, not His law.

Just a few years ago (2010), Audi had one of the best commercials aired during the Super Bowl. It poked some fun at the imaginary “green police” out of control. Take a look. (Show Green Police Audi Ad Super Bowl 2010) Standing at the checkout counter of a store, the clerk tells a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Children Of Promise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2016

We must understand that in every age, whatever the climate, God has intervened to raise up His people.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Our extraordinary form of the Mass is truly extraordinary in the more popular sense on this fourth Sunday of Lent. The songs of the Church, both in words and chant, leap off the page with joy and exultation. The vocabulary is a Latin thesaurus of excitement: Laetare, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

A Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2020

This message discusses three commitments a father should give to his children and then be a promise keeper and keep them.

Father’s Day 2020 Scripture: Job 1:1, 5; Hebrews 11:7; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 24:37-39 In reference to Solomon, David’s son, God said, “I will be his father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Promise

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus promised forgiveness in general to all who had a part in His crucifixion, but to the dying thief next to Him He made a very personal and precise promise that can be claimed by all who will, like this thief, turn to Jesus in faith.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

The Value Of A Promise

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

The value of a promise depends upon the reputation or character of the one giving the promise. Discover the value of a promise from the one who is faithful and true. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

What if someone who has a reputation of being unfaithful and untrue, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Not much. What if someone who has a reputation of being faithful and true, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Great value. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:30-35, Romans 4:17-22

A Promise Made Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 13, 2018

A faith promise prioritizes our faith, it is a sign of our trust and faith in God, and it decreases our faith in money and increases our faith in God. When we make our commitments, God doesn’t want us to do so out of guilt, compulsion, or fear from our love for Him, for His people, for His church.

Anyone here remember … or have … a “Magic 8 Ball” when they were growing up? It looked like a giant, black number 8 pool ball only it was filled liquid and had a little window where the “8” would be. You could ask it the deep questions of life and it would give you the answer. Does Cindy like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-7, 2 Corinthians 8:5-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Receiving The Promise Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2018

I pray by the time we’re done today, every heart here will prepare Him room and receive the King of Christmas.

Receiving the Promise Luke 2:1-28 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2018 Joy to the World Written over 300 years ago, “Joy to the World” is now the most published Christmas hymn in North America. I love these words: Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room I pray by the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Wet Promise Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2019

The Blessings in Baptism

January 13, 2019 Baptism of Our Lord Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 A Wet Promise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing On The Promises Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 30, 2022

In 2 Samuel 5-7 David stands on God’s promise to him. It is God’s covenant to David. The promise is that his decedents will reign on the throne of Israel forever. Yet this promise goes beyond David and his family and the King of Israel. It is the promise of the coming Messiah.

When God makes you a promise you can stand on that promise The Hymn says it well: Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God, I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God. That hymn has brought great comfort to many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment Of A Promise

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 2, 2022

God has kept every Promise, He has made, and He has never forgotten a single one.

When we talk about the promises of God, the Bible is full of Promises. God has kept every promise, and He's made and He's never forgotten a single one. His promises come in two forms, they're either conditional, which means He makes a promise conditioned upon something that must happen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist