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Promises

17/05/2026 34 min
Promises

Episode Synopsis

Has anyone ever failed to keep a promise they made to you? Have you ever failed to keep a promise yourself? In this message, we look at the promises of God and why His Word can be trusted. Unlike people, God does not make promises He cannot keep. He is faithful, and because He is faithful, believers can hold fast to hope without wavering.

This sermon walks through several promises God has given to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose: eternal life in Christ, resurrection and life through Jesus, a new and imperishable body, a permanent heavenly dwelling, a divine nature, the Spirit’s intercession, God working all things together for good, and the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

These promises are not merely for the future. They give strength, courage, and confidence now. God promises His presence when even two or three gather in His name, rewards what is given up for His sake, and remains with His people to the end of the age. This message is a reminder that we walk by faith, not by sight—and that the One who promised is faithful.

Sermon Notes
Hebrews 10:23 Jesus is faithful
1 John 2:25 Eternal life
John 11:23 – 27 Belief in Jesus we then receive His resurrection and life
1 Corinthians15:35 – 58 A new body
2 Corinthians 5:1 – 10 We to get a permanent and eternal body
2 Peter 1:2 – 4 Will have a divine nature
Romans 8:26 & 27 The Spirit prays for us according to the will of God
Romans 8:28 He causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose
Romans 8:35 – 39 Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Matthew 18:20 Jesus is there if just 2 or 3 are gathered in His name
Matthew 19:29 Whatever you give up for Jesus, He will reward you many times more
Matthew 28:19 & 20 Jesus will be with us even to the end of the age

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