Sermons on Forward Observer:

Leaving A Legacy "Living Today For What Outlives You”

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026

To call believers to live intentionally today so that their faith in Christ is faithfully passed on to the next generation.

Legacy is happening whether you like it or not. Church, legacy is not something you decide later. Legacy is already happening. Every day you wake up, your life is preaching a sermon. Not with words—but with patterns. Psalm 145:4 says, “One generation shall commend Your works to another; they shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4

Denomination: Other

The God Of The Turnaround PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God during challenging times, embracing divine intervention for destiny shifts, and experiencing dramatic reversals through faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, not just as your shepherd but as a fellow traveler in this pilgrimage of faith. We are here, gathered together as a family, to seek the face of God and to draw from His infinite wisdom. I am reminded of the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: Church, Turnaround

In The Year Of Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to immerse in God's Word, become enlightened by it, and radiate His light to the world, transforming lives and dispelling darkness.

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in the Lord's house not merely as individuals, but as a family, a community, a body united by the same faith, the same hope, and the same love. We are here to grow, to learn, to be transformed by the Word of God. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Topics: Anno Lucis

Was The Thief Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 1, 2020

To establish that Jesus, while on the cross, may have saved the thief after he said: "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." Is the Lord's answer: "Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise," His words of pardon? Many teach this is so!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Was The Thief Saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this sermon, we will discuss the theme: “Was The Thief Saved?” Another lesson in the sermon series is "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46, John 19:1-18, John 19:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sabbath

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Is Sabbath important? People say Sabbath is no longer relevant. Sunday is now the day of worship. What are you suppose to do on Sabbath?

-- Picking Oranges from Trees -- Have you picked an lemon or persimmon from a tree branch that hangs over the wall? Or walked next to orange orchard and pick a orange because it is hanging over the fence? There is a law in Israel that allows people that is passing by or the poor to pick-up wheat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

2 Peter 3

WHERE IS THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING? (2 PETER 3) The future Queen of England, Princess Elizabeth, then just 19, and her sister Princess Margaret, 14, did an unthinkable thing when they joined thousands of revellers to gather in front of the royal residence on May 8 1945. The princesses did the hokey ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 34:18

Topics: Grief, Loss

Why Abide

Contributed by Merv Budd on Mar 30, 2007

Nine reasons that John gives why we should abide in Christ.

Series: 1 John Sermon: Why Abide Text: 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 March 25th, 2007 NBBC Intro We’re on our 7th week of a series in which we are going through the book of 1 John. And throughout the book we have observed how John is concerned about those who had received the Gospel that he had written and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psychology And The Bible

Contributed by Randy Yocum on Mar 29, 2003

Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology?

Psychology and the Bible Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology? People will have varying opinions of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, James 2:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Solomon proposes some questions to us in Chapter one and he says, “Is everything meaningless? Is life one big bore! Can you agree with me that life can be boring and even senseless?” The answer to these questions is really dependent on your relationship w

Is Everything Meaningless? Ecclesiastes part 1 Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Word Became Flesh: An Exposition Of John 1:1-18

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2018

This is what Christmas is all about.

And the Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 Luke and Matthew begin their gospels with the incidents leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Mark begins with the sudden burst of the adult John the Baptist and then Jesus coming on the scene. These events are grounded in the space-time history we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1-18, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh, That Sounds Familiar

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 5, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 8: 1 – 20

Deuteronomy 8: 1 – 20 Oh, that sounds familiar 8 “Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the LORD swore to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Evangelise Series

Contributed by David Browne on Dec 9, 2000

The world looks at us Christians and says, "do they have anything I want"

How To Evangelise (3.12.00) “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As you sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. and for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they may be sanctified by the truth.” John 17:17-19. (NKJ) Introduction: The young salesman was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do It! Do It Now! Do It Right!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Obedience to the call and will of God.

DO IT! DO IT NOW! DO IT RIGHT! DEUTERONOMY 6:4-6 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart" Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome At Home ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Sixth Sermon in the 2008 Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Open Arms’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) What is the most valuable thing in your life right now? Is it is a family heirloom? Is it a treasured memory? Is it your children or your spouse? Is it something that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God