Sermons on Forwardness:

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Within Us

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It’s important not to give way to fear, when Jesus is calling us forward.

The Spirit Within Us Cornwall June 25, 2005 There’s a story that’s told about a man who had a flat tire late at night. “A salesman, driving on a lonely country road one dark and rainy night, had a flat tire. He opened the trunk- no tire wrench. The light form a farmhouse could be seen dimly up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone That Needs To Rolled Out Of Our Lives

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

In order to be able to move forward in our lives, there are some stones that need to be rolled away.

Mark 16:1-8 John 20:1-10 Luke 24:1-12 Matthew 28:1-10 Topic: The stone that needs to be rolled away out of our lives In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Courage

Contributed by Gordon Douglas on Mar 10, 2008

Courage is not the absence of fear but the capacity to put one foot in front of the other and move forward.

Courage – I Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like me, (be men of courage), be strong” I think most every one, if not all, have, at one time or another, been overtaken by a situation or condition that left them very apprehensive as to the outcome. Perhaps there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing The Season

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009

As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Gods' 4-H Club

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 6, 2018

A straight forward message with four points that begin with the letter H. They are major themes of the Bible.

The 4-H Club You Really Need to Join There is a club that has been around since 1924. Their platform was made up of the following elements: 1. Head 2. Heart 3. Hands 4. Health The group rallies young people to be active in each of these areas. For the most part, it has been a good program that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Everything Falls Apart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When everything falls apart, Jesus teaches the way forward is by exercising patient endurance.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: those moments when everything seems to fall apart. You know, like when you fail a test, your crush doesn't like you back, or you have a huge fight with your best friend. Life can be tough, right? But guess what? Jesus has some advice for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Resilience, Perseverance, Life's Challenges, Endurance

Grateful In The Grind Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021

Work hard daily sticking to the plan. Be grateful in every circumstance looking forward to the prize.

SELFLESS week 4 Grateful In The Grind Pastor Timothy Porter Text: INTRODUCTION: We're actually in part four of a message series called Selfless. If you weren't here in previous weeks, we actually talked ?week number one, about being bold in spirit. ?Week number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A New Thing 2nd Kings 2:19-21

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 12, 2021

God is looking to move us forward, when we keep trying to go backwards.

We find here an amazing part of history. It is the story of two things happening. One Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots, and secondly we see the transferences of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. Here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Can’t Go Back

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 3, 2021

Don't return to the way things used to be, but move forward in the Lord.

When I read this story of Ruth, I found something interesting, something intriguing, and something stimulating. When I visit this time in scripture there is a tragedy, a disaster, a calamity, it’s a catastrophe misfortune, but on the other hand, it is an accomplishment, victories, successful story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sing Forth His Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2022

The exodus of the children of Israel is a testimony to the works of the Lord, and points forward to our redemption in Christ.

SING FORTH HIS GLORY. Psalm 66:1-9. The superscription to this Psalm is addressed, “To the chief musician. A Song or Psalm.” Whether sung or spoken, it is a call to all nations to “Make a joyful noise” to God (Psalm 66:1). Which God? Well, compare Psalm 100:1, where YHWH, ‘the LORD’ is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon: The Hope Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

As believers, we look forward with anticipation to the eternal home that Jesus has prepared for us.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020

As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61, Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith 6: What Do You Want God To Do?

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are worried about going through? What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life?

I usually start with a question for you... today is no different. What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life? Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal