Sermons on Promises (Page 3)

Living in Faith (Luke 18:1-8)

God desires His people to live in faith. We can expect trials and troubles. Sometimes doubts creep in. But God’s Word is true. His promises can be trusted. Jesus will return. Therefore we should live each day in that assurance.

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)

4th century priest John Chrysotom called the Beatitudes “the golden chain.” He said that each blessing flowed from the ones before. Pastor Bruce gives an overview of these eight famous sayings of Jesus. Then he shows how they combine to create a unified teaching from our Lord.

God’s Go-Live Date (1 Corinthians 15:3-8)

God planned before time began to send Jesus to save the world from sin. The Old Testament both shows how far into sin mankind can go. But it also is chock full of prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Pastor Bruce gives a brief review of God’s dealings with humanity through the Old Testament and why Jesus had to come to save us.

The Real Enemy (Ephesians 6:10-13)

It’s easy to see those who are against God as an enemy. But we have to look past the physical and see the spiritual battle. To be sure, there are many who are against Jesus in our world today. But the real culprit is Satan and his minions.

Taking Stock (1 John 1:1-10)

The apostle John begins his first epistle by declaring that he was an eyewitness to Jesus’ earthly ministry. He explains that belief in Jesus leads to eternal life and fellowship with God, Jesus, and those who believe in Him. John then states without reservation that God is light and no darkness exists in Him at all. With this truth as a starting point, John draws a clear distinction between a life of light and one of darkness. He makes it…

Why Am I Here? (Ephesians 2:10)

When Jesus saves someone, that’s not the end of the story. It’s actually just the beginning. Before time began God had a plan for every one of us. When we’re saved, we can begin to put that plan into action. We belong to God. We’re saved for His purposes. Everything we do should lead back to this reality.

The Approaching Deadline (1 Corinthians 7:39-41)

The apostle Paul makes it clear that Jesus can return anytime. This imminence should keep us focused on the work at hand. We cannot allow work or family or pursuits keep us from our mission. Often situations can derail us. Good times make us complacent, while bad periods distract us. Whatever the case, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His commands.