Sermons on Bright Future:

Faith, Born Of An Encounter With The Living God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013

Faith gave John the Baptist both perseverance and effectiveness.

Today Mark introduces us to one of the most corrupt men of his day, King Herod. This Herod, Herod Antipas, was one of the surviving sons of Herod the Great, the Idomenean who had tried to kill the infant Jesus three decades earlier. We could call him “Herod the Lesser,” because he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic

12/21/12

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Will the end of the world happen on December 21, 2012? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: All people: believers and unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that no one knows the end of the world, only GOD knows. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonia

I. EXORDIUM: Will the end of the world happen on December 21, 2012? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: All people: believers and unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that no one knows the end of the world, only GOD knows. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (New Century Version) You know very well that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Planning Ahead Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2013

Life is more than just what we get (even more than just getting heaven). There is a place in our lives to do for others -- even others whom we will never meet in future generations.

1. Base Camp When people are climbing Mount Everest, there are at least 4 camps that people stop at on the way up. They have to stop because of the physical limitations of their bodies. They need time to rest. They need time to acclimatize to the atmosphere. They need time to be prepared to move up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Planned Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Time Coming

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 7, 2013

Eternity, everlasting, forever life!

Quotes: “The life of the dead is set in the memory of the living.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philippics “We do not need to grieve for the dead... They are home.” ― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom “There will be today, there will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Game "Plan”. Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLA

I. THE GAME “PLAN”. --------Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. --------In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLAN for ...read more

Denomination: *other

Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

You must remember four things about your dream of usefulness for God.

INTRO: After last week’s message on the background of Joseph’s family life, today we will dive right into the story as it unfolds here in Genesis 37. The opening lines of Joseph’s story reveal that he was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

And Your Questions Are? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 6, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 21: 5 – 38

Luke 21: 5 – 38 And Your Questions Are? 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 7, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 5 through 7

Luke 21: 5 – 7 Do You See What I See? 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”7 So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Empty Graves And Second Chances Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 27, 2020

Jesus can to show the way to the Father and He changed our future on the cross. Honor Christmas in our hearts. Try to keep it all year. Let the Spirt of God abide in our hearts and strive to do its work within you.

When we think of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we automatically think of the three ghosts. What were their names, again? [Pause.] Actually, there were four ghosts, not three. The first ghost to appear was the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner, Jacob Marley. Weighed down by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:16-17, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do In The Coming Year Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

I can guarantee that all of you will do most of the things I am about to enumerate, and I can pretty much suppose that most of you will do the rest. Here is your likely future for next year.

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do in the Coming Year 1. We tend to remember people who succeed in predicting the future, forgetting that for every “hit” there are many “misses.” 1) "Man will never reach the moon regardless of all future scientific advances." -- Dr. Lee DeForest, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 John 1:7-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

I am the forteller, foreteller and forth teller.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26, Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

God has determined your mountain but you determine what you will do with your challenge.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church A View from The Top A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB 1. God gives everyone a mountain to climb, but each mountain is different. a. Some steep. b. Some dangerous. c. Some beautiful. d. Some mountainous. 2. Your mountain ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Move On Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 31, 2021

Past mistakes, failures and heartaches can be debilitating. We tend to either deny our past or try to compensate for our past. But neither resolve the damaging effects of our past. We need to move on. But how?

“Remember not the former things, neither consider the things of old.” Isaiah 43:18 LEAVE THE PAST BEHIND - If you hope to make progress in this new year, then you must leave last year behind. The past is over and done with. Don’t dwell on what could have been or should have been. It is what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, Philippians 3:13, James 4:7, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2023

How does faith give the victory? 1. Faith in the future. 2. Faith overcomes temptation. 3. Faith to Go on. 4. Faith to Die (Started working on this some years ago so have no idea where this outline came from. Yes, this sermon is based on the hymn, "Faith Is the Victory")

HoHum: “everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4, NIV. The hymn “Faith is the Victory” is based on this verse. The author of this hymn, John Yates, overcame an accident prone childhood. In 1844, 7 year old John fell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:9-14, John 17:15-16, Romans 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ