Sermons on better days are ahead: showing 76-90 of 182,513

Keys For The Journey Ahead Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

In our Scripture today, Moses shares the news with the Hebrew people that He will not be leading the Hebrews into the promised land. With his words, he seeks to prepare the people for the next leg of the journey

Goodbye Sermon Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Have you ever thought about what you want on your tombstone? On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone with an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look very closely. The faint etchings read: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Back Or Ahead

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

Your past cannot be your past until you let go of it.

Looking Back or Ahead Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. I trust and pray that you had a wonderful Christmas filled with the rich blessings of the Lord and you had a special day with family and friends. We are so thrilled to have each one of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 7:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On What's Ahead Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 27, 2016

Focus on Jesus and his promise of heaven.

Where is your focus when you ride a bike? Do you focus on what’s behind you? No. Do you focus on what’s to your right or left? Not unless you’re crossing an intersection, and even then you just glance to the sides before moving forward. So do you focus on the pavement directly in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Danger! Quicksand Ahead! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

We come to the question this morning, does the Bible speak to the topic of pornography? I read this week comments from one person defending the use of pornography in his life. He had several arguments; in fact he had a fair knowledge of scripture,

Danger! Quicksand Ahead! 1st Corinthians 6:13b-20 One of the things that has always amazed me about about the Bible is the ability of God’s word to speak to any need that we have. I understand of course that the Bible doesn’t tell us if we’re looking for car insurance whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Ahead Of Me!

Contributed by Adam Webb on Oct 25, 2004

In this sermon I talk to Christians about putting the needs of others first as we follow the example of Christ. I also talk about the church displaying servant leadership in the community.

Introduction As Christians there are alot of things that often rob us of living in the grace of God. Do you ever just loose your joy? Many things can make us loose joy little things like, -Waking up late and getting in trouble with the boss -Admitting your spouse was right and you were wrong -The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Road Work Ahead

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

John the Baptist hits the scene as a messenger to God.

Road Work Ahead Last week we looked at the words of Jesus, where He describes the second coming. We were reminded that no one would know the exact time. However the signs would be clear…not just to Christians or scientist. But everyone would know that destruction was coming. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Looking Ahead To 2017

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2017

How will you honor Christ and be a part of your church in the New Year? If we won’t reach out, or if we won’t work together to do reach others, we've become an exclusive, limiting club filled with Pharisees … which is dangerous ground to be on!

Looking ahead to 2017 Philippians 1:1-30 Introduction The New Year is always an opportunity to reflect, and to look ahead Today, we will forego looking back (can’t change that) and look forward for Christ We know the current condition of the church, of our lives (some good, some bad) Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem Looms Ahead Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 24, 2015

If we try to be great in some other way than by becoming a servant, we'll lose whatever greatness we achieve. Only by becoming a slave of all, will we achieve greatness in God's Kingdom. The result is a life of following Jesus along the road to the cross

I got a new pair of glasses this week. Not my everyday glasses. These are ones that are made so I can see what's on my computer screen without ending up with a cricked neck. They're fantastic. They make the characters on the screen look perfectly in focus. They just have one drawback. If I forget ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Anglican

The Better Prophet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2022

The prophecy in Deuteronomy 18 pointed to Jesus being a prophet like unto Moses, but we don't often think of Jesus as being a prophet - let alone a better prophet than Moses. Why is Jesus, as a prophet, important to us?

I am going to give you 5 true statements about a Bible character, and then I’ll ask you WHO I’m referring to. When he was born – the people of Israel were under the control of a foreign nation. When he was a newborn, his life was in danger from a powerful King. He came to save his people. He went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6, Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We love to take matters into our own hands instead of waiting on God.

Abraham: Getting Ahead of God Genesis 15-16 Remember when you first got your driver’s license? You studied and got all the knowledge necessary to pass the written test, went to the office, took the written test, aced it, and then you had to take all the knowledge you had attained and put it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Focus On What Is Ahead

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

“Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware: Danger Ahead! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2012

In his attempt to keep us on the Highway of Wisdom, Solomon warns us of the dangers that lure us to exit, including alcohol abuse, provoking anger, and procrastination.

Beware: Danger Ahead! (Proverbs 20:1-4) 1. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with your choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty.” “Give me infinite wisdom!” declares the dean, without ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Times Ahead Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

The prophet calls the people to return to a merciful God and promises and outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Advent is the season of preparation. Most of us are decorating Christmas trees and putting up angels, nativity scenes, snowmen and Santas , baking Christmas cookies and planning or attending Christmas parties. It is a busy time of year--so busy that we might forget we need to do more ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Trouble Up Ahead

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 25, 2020

Having hope when we face the storms of life

Trouble Up Ahead Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 25-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction E.M. Bounds said : “Trouble and prayer are closely related. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble.” 1 G.K. Chesterton said: “Jesus promised the disciples three ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal