Sermons on Faithful Anticipation:

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rediscover The Roots Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

What if you’ve been reading the Bible your entire life, but missing the depth of what God was really saying? What if the richness, the beauty, the power of God’s Word was at times—lost in translation? Hebrew Words to Transform Your Christian Faith.

Go! And Rediscover the Roots of Your Faith Lost in Translation: Hebrew Words to Transform Your Christian Faith Introduction: Gripped by the Ancient Truth Shalom, dear friends. Let me ask you a question that might surprise you: What if you’ve been reading the Bible your entire life, but missing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, Habakkuk 2:4, Isaiah 55:7, Numbers 6:24-26, Matthew 1:21, Genesis 1:2, Luke 24:27, Romans 10:9, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013

Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

“For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Dec 5, 2012

It's always important to be acting in "due season." This message speaks of the season we are in anticipating the return of Christ and how we need to live in light of the season.

Title: ‘Tis the Season Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Date: December 2, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction Seasonal Activity “‘Tis the Season” An often used expression this time of the year Used to explain many phenomena we see occurring in a certain time or season of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009

Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A sermon to debunk the boring ideas people have about Heaven and to instill in them a biblically based anticipation about what Heaven is going to really be like.

I Thes 4:13-18 Intro: “Groundhog Day.” It’s the story of a weather man who goes to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the groundhog festivities on Feb. 2. But, when he wakes up on what should be Feb. 3, he finds himself starting the same day over again – Feb. 2. In fact, no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 16, 2011

Man can be made right with God, but not on his own terms or in his own power. We can be saved only by the provision of God’s grace. Only by the cross of Christ can man find God’s justification & righteousness.

ROMANS 3: 21-26 GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST [Job 9:2-20] All human beings, of every race and rank, of every creed and culture, the immoral and the moralizing, the religious and the irreligious, are without any exception sinful, guilty, inexcusable and will be speechless before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Overflowing With Confident Hope Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2024

First Candle, called the Prophecy Candle, represents hope and the anticipation of Christ's coming, recalling the prophecies about the Messiah and the hope He brings to the world.

Sermon – Overflowing with Confident Hope Through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 14:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Missionary To The Gentiles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016

Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2010

We Christians anticipate the return of Jesus the Christ. We are not always clear on what will occur when He returns. The message is a consideration of His purpose in coming again.

“Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

That's Why We Are Not Discouraged

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2020

Stress and Disappointment come into every life. Christians are provided a powerful response to such stressors, and this powerful response is revealed in Paul's review of his own life.

“We have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us. In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Physician

Contributed by John White on Oct 4, 2019

This is the long awaited and anticipated promised Messiah of Israel. He is speaking in the fullness of time to a chosen nation composed of God's precious, peculiar and particular people.

The Great Physician Luke 4:14-21 Jesus stands up in the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth to announce the good news. As the prophets have predicted, the Messiah, Redeemer and eternal King has arrived and is present with His people. (See Isa. 61:1-3) He simply restates the promise and purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

You've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2024

This message recognizes our Church's upcoming 99th anniversary. In this message I used the old gospel sonmg "We've Come This Far By Faith" to illustrate the continued journey of this Church.

You’ve Come This Far By Faith! Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” When this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready To Suffer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011

If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free