Sermons on Future Focus:

A New Way For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021

It is time to stop clinging to the past. But most importantly, stop clinging to the historical Christ. He has ascended, and you have ascended with Him. Therefore, embrace the living Christ! Then you will be able to embrace the future, whatever it is. Christ is big enough. He can handle it!

IT’S A NEW YEAR—NOW WHAT? JOHN 20:17, that's what! “Don't cling to me,” Jesus said, “I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” It is time to stop clinging to the past. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17, Hebrews 10:20, Psalm 62:5, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 22, 2007

THINGS TO COME (part 1) - Things to come are not given to show us a timeline of future events. Things to come reveal Jesus. John sees heaven filled with priase given to the One who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb. THIS SERMON IS AVAILABLE AS A PDF

THINGS TO COME –Filled with Worship • Revelation 4 – 5 INTRODUCTION: As a church we need a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ. Over the last several weeks we have looked at how Jesus is revealed in Revelation chapters 1-3 taking special notice of how Jesus made Himself know to the seven churches. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Important Things To Remember In Times Of Turmoil Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 23, 2013

TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING “BEHIND THE SCENES” SO TO SPEA

THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER IN TIMES OF TURMOIL ACTS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION: TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To Jesus: The Author And Perfecter Of Our Faith - Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

The 21st-century world is louder than ever. And Scripture commands us not simply to run, not merely to endure, but to fix our eyes on Jesus.

Looking to Jesus: The Author and Perfecter of Our Faith- Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: Fix Your Eyes Imagine a runner in the Olympic marathon. The stadium roars, the cameras flash, but the runner hears none of it. His eyes are fixed, his focus unbroken. Ahead lies the finish line—and glory. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 1:6, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:29-30, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Jesus Brings Us Grace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004

This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Dead End Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

A contemporary message for the "Make a Fresh Start" Series inspired by Outreach. This is part one of a four part series. It’s focus is on the hope we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was given on Easter Sunday night.

Make a Fresh Start Series Are You at a Dead End? Remember when you were a kid and you’d play some game and something would happen while you were playing that messed you up and you’d cry out “do-over”. Well, in life sometimes we’d like a “do-over”. We’d like to make a fresh start. Do you remember ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

The Tragedy Of Famine Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002

“The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but for his family as well.

The Tragedy of Famine Ruth Series - Ruth 1:1-5 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. - 1/20/02 – A.M. “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Stole Christmas?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006

We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Living To Please God

Contributed by Darren Chapman on Dec 22, 2003

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or even our leaders or our pastors! Our focus must be to please God, not man or ourselves.

We need to live our lives so that they please God… not living lives that simply please the people around us or our leaders, or our pastors. Our focus must be on God, not on man. People, leaders, pastors… we all have funny ideas on what kind of lives that people should be leading. But the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007

This 6 part series called Faith Basics will look at the fundamentals of Christain life. Part 1 will focus on how to create conditions where God can speak to us and how to prepare to hear God’s voice.

Preparing to Hear God’s Voice Faith Basics, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 29, 2007 1 Sam. 3:1-10 My favorite back to basics story is about the Green Bay Packers, perhaps you’ve heard it. Green Bay had been a losing team for nearly ten years. Morale was sagging. Vince ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their differ

Intro: Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their different responses to the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2011

We can be easily defeated by words or ridicule. Pray and focus on what God has called us to do. Overcome fatigue, frustrations and fears by asking God for help, getting reinforcements and remembering the great and awesome God.

What we learn last week: • God uses anyone who is willing to offer themselves to serve. He looks for availability, not capability. • So you and I have a place in God’s church, and being a member of this Body, our contribution is valuable and vital. • Since we are different ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 28, 2012

Galatians has a word or two on good deeds that sound a lot like the message of James. While James doesn't focus on the Spirit, and Paul centers there, the echoes of the faith are heard in both. It is impressive to note the parallels.

Last week we finished our study in the book of James. James was all about words and works of the faithful Christian. Our walk and our talk express our faith and our relationship with God. Just as faith without works is dead, James 2:26, James makes it clear that claiming to be religious without ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race Every Day Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2012

Does God have first place in your life? Every day or just for a couple of hours on a Sunday? God is not an after thought. God is meant to be our focus, our purpose, our reason, the centre of our life.

Running the Race Every Day Have you been watching the Olympics? Are you enjoying them? There have been good stories and bad from the Olympics - has there been any specific stories or events that has caught your attention? Maybe one of the lowest points of the olympics was in The Badminton ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal