Sermons on Brighter Future:

A Foundation For The Future

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Future

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2006

1. Our faith in the future is built on God’s faithfulness in the past. 2. Our faith determines our Future. 3. We need to build an altar of faith for future generations.

An old Chinese proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” That has certainly been the case for the world this past year. Mark Bowden, editor of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offered this observation about the year we have just come through: “The world was wracked with pain in 2005, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Future Plans Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

What we can learn from Paul’s future plans as he lays them out in Romans is what the nature of our focus should be. Our three-fold focus should involve our mission to save the loss, our devoted fellowship with each other, and prayer, which is a reflection

Introduction: Have you every noticed how things get so hectic as we approach the holiday season? You can’t even go to the store to get something simple like a gallon of milk without fighting the crowds. Yet, when we finally do arrive at the holidays, everything slows down. There is a peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of The Future

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 17, 2006

Revelation 21 gives us a picture of what kind of future we can have.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the messages to the seven churches in Revelation.  In those letters, Jesus spoke of a great reward that awaited those who were faithful to Him.  Today, I want us to take a glimpse into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For The Future Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Building For The Future

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the ministry of Nehemiah as it pertains to the beginning of a new building program.

Building for the Future Nehemiah Last Sunday our congregation took the next step in a journey of faith for the future. We decided to enter into a Capital Campaign to build our Family Life Center. The Leadership of our church and the those in the congregational meeting I think understand that ...read more

Denomination: *other

This Is Your Future

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 12, 2004

God’s Word describes some aspects of the life to come - what every Christian can look forward to.

Luke 20:27-38 and Revelation 7:9-17 THE NEW LIFE It costs more now, to fill up your car with gas. Gasoline is more expensive now, than it was a year ago. But has that really slowed you down? Has that stopped you from going places and doing things? For many, if not most, the answer is no – you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Future Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What does a forward looking church look like?

The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In The Futures Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

Decisions we make today impact our future for His kingdom; Pain may play a role in your future; truth today will transform your future; pleasing God is the purpose of your future

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART THREE TRUSTING IN THE FUTURES JOSHUA 24:14-18 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: (Pastor opens with story of visit by President of Insurance Company – “You’ve just made the biggest mistake in your life!”) Cody Delistraty has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Future And A Hope

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014

In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 4, 2013

This message looks at the woman caught in Adultery, her past, her present and her future.

Back to the Future So this was how it would end. Public humiliation and possibly a public death for a private act, an act that they had never been intended to be shared with others and certainly not made public. It had all started out innocently enough, a shared glance, an innocent touching of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Future Of The World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2013

When you face an uncertain future, don't rely on human predictions; rely on the Lord.

In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 predictions from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free