Sermons on Forwards:

The Book Of Jude Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2018

Headstrong and brazen, the apostates speak disrespectfully in areas of which they are ignorant. They do not realize that in any ordered society, there must be authority and there must be subjection to authority. And so they surge forward and swagger . . .

Part 5 (3/6/18) A Lesson for Today’s believers The apostasy of these ungodly people was abundantly evident, but Jude urges caution in pronouncing judgment on such ungodliness. Michael, the great archangel, was entrusted with great authority by the Lord Jehovah. According to Jewish tradition found ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

This message looks at the way people in Scripture processed disappointment and observes the impact on their lives. Then Pastor Richard gives five keys to getting past a disappointment and moving forward in your life.

Getting Past a Disappointment
 (10-04-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) I want to begin this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are You Looking For? A Way Back? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

This was the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The people in Jerusalem were looking for a way back...but what God gives them instead of a way back is a way forward, a way on.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us the way of His holiness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There was once a water carrier in India whose job it was to bring water from the river to his master’s house. Day after day, he would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sandcastles Hebrews 11

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 7, 2022

A message about looking at our lives to see how we are doing in our walk with the Lord. Regrouping and moving forward in life through a reconstruction of what is most important to us.

Sandcastles Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Into The Unknown: Trusting God One Step At A Time - Hebrews 11:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2024

If God showed us the entire journey, we would likely never take the first step. Life is full of uncertainty, and God often calls us to move forward into the unknown.

Stepping into the Unknown: Trusting God One Step at a Time - Hebrews 11:8 Hebrews 11:8 (NLT) – “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” Introduction: Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 12:1, Psalm 119:105, Romans 4:20-21, James 1:2-4, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mount Sinai And The Law Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 12, 2023

The Mount Sinai and the Law of Moses are inseparable. Both play a vital role in the lives of the Israelites community. Today church claims many good things and they are our milestones to look forward.

Week 11 (April 10-14) Text: Exodus 19 & 20 Mount Sinai and the Law Mount Sinai: Mount Sinai is called the Mountain of Moses. it is also known as Mount Hareh, in Hebrew as Har Sinai, in Arabic as Jabal Musa. It is a granitic peak of the south-central Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. The Sinai is a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2025

Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.

A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 22:4-5, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One For The Road

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God meets us when the journey is too long and provides grace for every step, but His grace is never permission to remain the same; it is power to move forward in joyful obedience.

Introduction – When the Trip Feels Too Far Have you ever started on a trip and realized part way through that you just didn’t plan for how long or how hard it would be? Maybe you packed light for a hike and then found the trail twice as steep as the guidebook said. Maybe you took a family ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:24-26, Matthew 19:8, Acts 17:30-31, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of forgiveness, letting go of resentment and bitterness, and trusting in God's divine direction to move forward without quarreling, as instructed in Genesis 45:24.

Good morning, friends! We are gathered here to explore some profound wisdom from the Book of Genesis. Together, we'll navigate through the murky waters of resentment and bitterness, the urgency of moving forward without quarreling, and the absolute necessity of trusting in God's divine direction ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:24

Topics: Bitterness, Resentment

Stepping On Higher Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

God desires that His children continually progress and rise above limitations. He wants us to step onto higher ground spiritually, physically, financially, and in every area of life.

STEPPING ON HIGHER GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:33 – “He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION God desires that His children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where To From Here?

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 20, 2001

When you come in contact with the Lord, there’s a choice that has to be made: Will you follow Him and go forward? Or will you turn and go back to where you came from?

Ex 14:13-15 Where to from here? I) Background of Text A) Israel slaves in Egypt B) Moses returns to deliver them C) Movie - Prince of Egypt (depicts it well) II) When Israel got to Jordan there was a decision to make A) Go forward or backward - no other choice 1) No standing still in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

It Doesn't Take Long To Change The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003

Amazingly the world, entirely, or for an individual, can change dramatically in an incredibly short time. Although this is often hard for us, it’s going to happen again and we look forward to that time.

It Doesn’t Take Long to Change the World Easter 2003 It doesn’t take long to change the world in very dramatic ways. “The 1989 Armenian earthquake needed only four minutes to flatten the nation and kill thirty thousand people. Moments after that deadly tremor ceased, a father raced to an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Erik Estep on Dec 15, 2005

What is it you’re looking forward to this Christmas? What kind of gift would you like to get? There’s a gift just waiting for you that can transform your life.

Intro: It’s always exciting thinking @ X-mas. For me, one of the fun parts of X-mas is just watching my kids get excited @ it. Let me share w/you some letters kids wrote to Santa Claus. -“Dear Santa Claus, when you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

You've Fallen...but You Can Get Up! - Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

The best of men are men at best. Peter backslid, as do all of us. But God can help us to "Fail Forward." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

You’ve Fallen…But You CAN Get Up! Luke 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION: Faith Healer: on platform at coliseum, said, I have faith that 2 people will be healed…where are you? A man ran down the aisle, named Harry [w/ lisp]. Asked what his ailment was, he replied, I can’t talk wite [right]. He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist