Sermons on Forward:

Wrestling For Christ

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus Christ fought many battles for us and He still does today. What sacrifice would you make to show your appreciation and dedication to living the life He would have us live?

This past week, as I often do, I watched a couple of movies portraying the Life of Christ. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I watch these; I always get something from them. Something that touches my heart and reminds me of whom I belong to. Yesterday, I happened to find a clip from “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:53, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2020 Foresight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2020

A new vision will help us find some dissatisfaction, devotion, direction, and determination.

2020 Foresight Philippians 3:13-14 PowerPoint and formatted text at https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/2020-foresight/ This is a great time to go forward! We’ve seen amazing things happen in ministry, as have you! To God be the glory...and yet, this message reminds us... 1 Find some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forget About It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their God-given purpose, persevere past pain, and progress beyond previous problems, guided by Philippians 3:14.

Good morning, beloved. I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, my family in faith, as we seek to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are gathered here to look into the beautiful words of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Pressing On

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores the Christian hope in Christ, its role in adversity, its divine origin, and its eternal perspective, aiming to strengthen believers' faith.

Dear friends, it is such a joy to be in the presence of God and in the company of His people, gathered today to feast on the Word of God. We are here to celebrate the hope we have in Christ Jesus, a hope that is not a mere wishful thinking, but a confident assurance, a steadfast anchor for our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Topics: Blessed Hope

Facing Your Giants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages confronting life's challenges with faith and courage, viewing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper dependence on God.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering. We are here today, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather in fellowship, we have the privilege of opening God's Word together, seeking His wisdom and guidance for our lives. We're here to learn, to grow, to be encouraged, and to be ...read more

Topics: Confronting Challenges

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 5, 2004

In Phil. 3:12-16, Paul offers three principles to follow as we enter the new year: Forget your Past, Focus your Priorities, and Function in the Present.

New Year’s Resolutions Scott R. Bayles, preacher There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat. His face bore a look of tremendous confidence. Cocking his bat, he tossed the ball ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

We Want More

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2004

Revival is waiting to break out in your church.

February 8, 2004 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 6:1-8 Subject: Maturity Title: We Want More God has placed it heavily on my heart to begin praying once again for revival in this church. The wind of the Holy Spirit is beginning to fan a flame in my heart once again to see it happen. I now that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People On The Move

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 6, 2010

We can and must keep moving ahead in our relationship with and service for Jesus. Here are several moves of a Christ follower.

People on the Move Philippians 3:10-16 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dash - Driven By Eternity Finale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

The Dash is the line between our birth and death, it is what speaks of who we were... what does your dash say? This is the finale for a series called "Driven by Eternity" that works at connecting the dots from each of the several sermons in the series.

The Dash DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Finale What does it mean to be focused on that which is most important… We started this series several weeks ago asking a simple question… “what are you driven by?” We had a funeral yesterday for Dorothy Hicks… Mother in Law to John Alpers, Bill and Dave Alpers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Times And Season Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 30, 2013

We must often be stripped of one season before we can enter another. Putting the past behind us. Comparing your season to someone else's can lead to great disappointment, don't do it!

Times and Seasons PPT 1 Series Title Text Ecc. 3:1-11 Today we are beginning a new series on Times and Seasons. in todays message we will look at 3 important truths about "seasons," in your life. 1. In order to enter a new season we must often be stripped of the last season. 2. Comparison of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006

This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

An Explanation Of Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

This is a message that began a series of messages on the eternal attributes of God.

An Explanation of Grace Titus 2:11-15 I. Grace Leaves All Without Excuse “For the grace of God has appeared to all men.” – v. 11 A. Men are without excuse concerning salvation “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen…..so that they are without excuse.” – ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mandate Of Christian Living

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Live with honor and make the effort to qualify for the prize.

II Peter 3:11-18 December 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “The Mandate of Christian Living” Introduction: I. MANNER OF LIVING (vs. 11-13) A. Live with honor 1. Honor God with holy living 2. Honor God with godly living B. Live in humility 1. Be humble as we look forward to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Theme Of Scripture Is Christ

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

all of scripture points to Christ

Luke 24:44-45 Introduction: "While the literary value of the Bible cannot be minimized, the Book was given not to be admired but to be received as the Word of God; that we might come to know Him of whom the Scriptures witness." ~ Erling C. Olsen I. The OT looked forward to Christ A. (Joh 5:39 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44-45

Denomination: Baptist