Sermons on Future Destiny:

Back To The Future - An Easter Message

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

When we look back to the resurrection of Christ we are free to live life in a radical new way - life doesn’t end at the grave.

In the trilogy of Back to the Future movies, Michael J Fox takes a wild adventure into the past through the use of a souped up Delorean that is turned into a time machine. In the first adventure, he travels back to the year of his parents’ high school prom. He realizes that making any changes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas, Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 13, 2005

Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what

TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider, The Past, Present And Future?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 20, 2005

Cannot the people see the chastisement of God upon them, cannot they see that God is willing to bless, but He will not bless the unclean thing.

Consider, The Past, Present and Future? Consider the past. A time when we were prosperous and growing? Consider the past, when God added to the church daily, such as needed to be saved. Consider the past, when many were healed and redeemed, many were set free from captivity, oppression and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dealing With The Uncertainties Of Our Future

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005

Encouragement for uncertain futures.

How many wish from time to time that life would just stand still? The majority of us have a really hard time with change. We feel safe with the familiar, comfortable with those things that we are used to. A new job may bring higher pay and better benefits, but it also comes with new people, new ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Your Fear Of The Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 1 of the series: Facing Your Fears.

Today I am beginning a new 5-part sermon series called Facing Your Fears. This series will include the following sermons: • Facing Your Fear of the Future • Facing Your Fear of Failure • Facing Your Fear of Rejection • Facing Your Fear of Death • The Key to Facing Your Fears: The Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Your Future Is In Your Mouth

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Using Your words To Change Your Life

Your Future Is In Your Mouth (Your Wealth, Your Health and Your Life) Your present condition is a product of your words – Ps. 39:1; 41:12; Matt. 12:34ff. It was practically created by the things you’ve been saying. Studying Jos. 1:8 and Matt. 6:31; we can conclude that;  Our words produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Focused For A Fulfilling Future

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 4, 2006

making sure our spiritual focus is dead center

Intro: these binoculars look to be fine, they are a brand new pair. But the outside isn’t what matters with binoculars, it is the inside that counts. This pair is out of focus, so no matter how good they appear to be, until they are put back in focus they are useless. Tonight, all of our lives have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005

Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Making Wise Plans For The Future

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 10, 2003

A very "application-oriented" message about how to make plans in view of God’s sovereignty.

Making Wise Plans for the Future Proverbs 16:9 November 2, 2003 Introduction We have looked at how to live life in view of God’s control, or sovereignty as the theologians call it. We looked last week at developing a biblical mindset, and next week we look at how to live a life of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Answer To The Stress Of The Future Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

This is the final sermon in the series of messages from psalm 23. It deals with God’s Answer to the Stress of the Future.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #7: God’s Answer to the Stress of Fearing the Future Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:7 ‘’Surely goodness & mercy shall follow me all the days of my life & I shall abide in the house of the LORD forever.’ Introduction: This morning we bring this series ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:7

You Got Future Plans?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2009

It is good to have goals, but goals will disappoint us if we leave God out of them. There is no point in making plans as though God did not exist, because the future is in His hands. That man walks most safely who has the least confidence in himself.

Opening illustration: Fortuneteller, gazing into crystal ball, to frog: You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about you. She will be compelled to get close to you - you’ll fascinate her." Frog: "Where am I? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look To The Future; Live In The Present Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 1, 2009

Philippians 1:18-26. Believers are encouraged to follow the example of Paul as he proclaimed "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LOOK TO THE FUTURE; LIVE IN THE PRESENT PHILIPPIANS 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION - I’m sure many, if not all of you, are familiar with the famous Peanuts cartoons. If you have read one of these cartoons before, you know that often Charlie Brown is the frustrated character and Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Future Set By God Believable? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 28, 2009

The return of Jesus Christ to earth will happen soon and is preceded by much trouble in the world which we are seeing now.

I recently went on the Internet and Googled the question “What will the future look like?” Of course, there was much said but here are a couple of interesting observations from the world: - no one in this world really knows the future exactly - predictions about the future are just guesses - to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Significance Of Our History And Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 18, 2009

Knowing what you inherited from your family roots and having a vision of your future will help you succeed in your present life!

How far can you go back with your family roots? How many of you can name 2 grandparents?? How many of you can name 4 grandparents?? How many of you can name a great grandparent?? Many of us know our ethnic backgrounds, but isn’t it interesting that most of us have not much interest beyond our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Past, Present, And Future Of The Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process that stretches from eternity past to eternity future.

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE BELIEVER Text: Romans 8:28 – 30 Introduction: · V. 28 · Not all things are good, but can be used for our long range good by God, who molds us · Promise only for Christians, “the called” · Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist