Sermons on Forward:

When The Son Comes Up

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

We have a great many things to look forward to when the SON rises. I’ll share just a few.

Malachi lived in a dark hour of history, many were sick, many backslidden,and discouraged. Job cried out, "When will the morning come"? "Will the Sun ever shine"? "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh inthe morning." (Psalms 30:5). (1) When The SON Comes Up: Sighing And ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devine Destiny - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

We will always be moving forward with the plan that God has for our lives. This will require a very serious commitment on our part.

(Opening Reading Psalms 139) Text: I Corinthians 13:12 Prayer: Before we get started, I don’t expect a lot of “Amens”. I want all of us to consider the Bald Eagle. Marjorie and I saw one a couple of weeks ago hovering over our church. A beautiful site. An impressive bird in how it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does God Say About Revival

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Sep 23, 2002

In chapter 35 of Isaiah God clearly states things we should look forward to during personal and corporate revival.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT REVIVAL ISAIAH 35 Rev. Michael Fogaras INTRODUCTION: What we see in Isaiah 35 is Revival taking place. Where there are those who thirst God says, ¡§water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.¡¨ Where there is little or no vision of the greatness of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001

There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Curtain Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 25, 2008

What is real worship? Let’s look back at the Temple and fast forward to our time and figure this thing out.

***Have hanging curtain in the room*** I want to quickly recap what we talked about last week and then are going to dive right in. (I know you guys probably want to know what this hanging sheet is for but you’ll have to wait and we’ll get to it in a few minutes.) Alright, so last week, we started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Between Danger And Delight

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

The reason some Christians don’t have victory in their life is they don’t go forward for Christ but dwell in the past.

Intro. Wednesday night, we as God’s people gathered to celebrate the grace of a new year. We gathered together around the altar to pray in the new year. Another year is gone, and we are standing on the shore of a new era. What does it hold? What will happen? What problems are around the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Future Glory

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 1, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to look forward to affirming to others that Jesus, like His ancestors, also descended into Egypt.

“Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings” Matthew 2:13-23 (KJV) Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (KJV) 31 December 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS need to empathize with Jesus’ life journey. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Easter Story

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 31, 2021

This sermon is a straight forward Gospel story designed to connect the Easter Story to the larger story of the Bible. It ends with a call to conversion.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION – (The general ignorance people have about the Easter Story) 2. EASTER’S CONNECTION TO THE LARGER STORY OF THE BIBLE 3. JESUS WAS SENT TO DEAL WITH MAN’S SIN PROBLEM 4. HE DEMONSTRATED HIS AUTHORITY WITH SIGNS AND MIRACLES 5. HIS WORDS WERE RESISTED BY MAN 6. RESULTED ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Best Is Yet To Come!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 25, 2019

The Best is yet to Come! This outline shares 4 things a Christian has to look forward to in serving the Lord here on earth.

Best is yet to Come! I. Serving the Lord is wonderful here but look what is yet to come! A. Now we are God's children but when we see Him we shall be like Him. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, Ephesians 2:6-9, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 13:12

The Courage To Face Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you today. It’s so good to be gathering together in this season. As I shared last week... we are in a unique season of transition. This Spring will involve coming out of what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Has A Part Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021 Intro Welcome… new and old alike. I am so glad that you are connecting... as I believe it is such a significant time to be coming together... whether in-person or online…as we are in a unique and extended season ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational