Sermons About Promise
Law and Promise
Paul explains to the Galatians the relationship between Law and Promise, so they might understand the true purpose of the Law. We misuse the Law if we try to justify ourselves by it. It actually prepares us to receive the Promise by faith in Jesus Christ by revealing how disobedient we really are.
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Seed of the Serpent Versus Seed of the Promise -- Genesis 4:1-26
Often we can wonder if what God has promised will actually happen. That is nothing new. In Genesis 4 we see the promise of God seemingly threatened, but not defeated.
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Paradise Promised - Covenants in the Scriptures
Teachers of Bible study and reading repeatedly stress three things crucial to the art of mining the Scriptures--context, context, and context. Among other things, context involves getting into the heads (the way of life, the thinking patterns, the culture) of the original author and intended recipients of the Scriptural text. Twenty-first century America is a far cry from the ancient Near East of Abraham's day, and for that reason one of the Bible's major unifying themes may elude us. That theme is "covenant." Unlike today, where the idea of covenant is relegated to a few cultural practices (such as marriage), covenant was a central component of society, both on individual and global levels. Therefore, when the early Hebrews read and heard of "covenant" in their Scriptures, they would have given it more than a passing nod (as we so often do). If you search for the term "covenant" throughout the Scriptures, you won't find all that many instances. Yet today we'll learn that this concept is one of the best ways to understand the Bible as one book--a single story, an over-arching meta-narrative. In fact, God's whole plan of fixing this broken world can rightly be summed up in that one word. Today's message may very well reorient your whole perspective of the Bible!
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Nehemiah - An Introduction
We all feel homesick. We have a place where we can put our stuff, but it's not home. We're a group of people who miss the same place. Eden echoes in each of our memories. Except this place isn't imaginary; it's real. And we're not going to get it back by trying to create a new home for ourselves. That is what all of humanity has attempted to do. We've all tried to create a place where we can say, "This place is right and good and is finally home." Oh, we might feel that for a short period of time, but our souls cry out for Eden.
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The Promise of God's Purpose
Jesus taught His disciples that the Holy Spirit was coming in order to bear witness about Christ, His words, His work, and His will. As followers of Jesus, the Spirit desires to do that His work through us: bearing witness to God's Son.
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Witnesses to the World (Acts 1:1-11)
As Jesus leaves the earth, the Holy Spirit is promised to the church so they can be witnesses to the world.
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3 Vindications of Christ that build confidence (Matt. 2:13-23)
Matthew continues to show God's sovereign care and affirmation of the Sod of God incarnate, the Messiah, who will "save His people from their sins." Sovereign protection, human misery, and cultural identity all serve to further confirm the obedient Son, the acceptable sacrifice, and the true King of God's people.
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Trouble + Community = Gospel Opportunity
Jesus will be crucified in three days. And he knows it! So what is he doing? He is gathering a community of followers and preparing them to be his witnesses especially in times of trouble!
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Ananias and Sapphira
Ananias and Sapphira Sermon Book of Acts "The Spirit Of God" Series (Part 26), The Holy Spirit in us moves us to Compassion and Care for the needs of others. We need the Holy Spirit and His Power anew and afresh Everyday. Scriptures used are: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-9, Ephesians 4:28, Isaiah 55:1-7, Rev 22:6-21. Bloomsburg Community Church Audio Sermons.
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How to Use the Bible to Fight for Joy
One of the most effective ways to fight sin is by memorizing Scripture which provides us with the power of a superior pleasure.
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