Sermons on Future Focus:

Arise And Build

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017

Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Faith (Part Twelve) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017

We've come to the end of our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. As we finish out the chapter we will see in the beginning of Chapter 12 what the writer wants us to do as a result.

IT TAKES FAITH (part twelve) Hebrews 11:32-12:3 INTRODUCTION: We've come to the end of our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. Hopefully in these last 3 months you've gained some insight and inspiration from looking at the examples of what these men and women accomplished by faith. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009

Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 24, 2012

God hasn’t brought you this far to let the accuser throw you under the bus now, or ever! He knows better than anyone, “that in your life, the best is yet to come and that the greatest things in your life are still in the making"

He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It! Philippians 1:6 NKJ “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Regardless of how you may feel, no matter what your circumstances may be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 17:1-3 - What Is The Transfiguration Of Jesus About? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 14, 2014

What significance does the Transfiguration of Jesus have for me? Why did it all take place? Matthew 17 speaks about this spectacular event in the life of Jesus, but what does it all mean? What is the transfiguration all about?

Matthew 17:1 – ASCENDING THE GREATEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL I was so intrigued by the fact that he had named himself. His father neglected to name him and so in his early teenage years he chose his own name; the name of a mountain. Mt Taraksh means Great One, and in keeping with his name, Taraksh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mastering Your Money Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

according to Jesus, money is a spiritual issue. And, since it’s a spiritual issue, we need to address it for at least three reasons: The Bible has more to say about money than almost any other subject,giving will help us get to where we’re going as a chu

Mastering Your Money According to a recently released survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical today than ever before. We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church. I realize that our topic this morning may create additional cynicism for some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reunion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2010

The object lesson of the two sticks pictures the great reunion that will take place at the return of Jesus.

I’ve never been a big fan of reunions. Somehow the idea of getting together with a bunch of people you haven’t seen or even talked to in years so that you can all try to impress each other just isn’t something that I look forward to. And as I get older, the thought of taking part ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2023

If you have committed a wrong that is weighing you down with guilt, even though you have repented and received God's forgiveness, please read this message of hope.

Guilt Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 3:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “Guilt.” I do not know about you, but there are times when I lay in bed at night thinking about things that I have done that were not right and actually hurt others. I think about the repercussions of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May They Be One As We Are One.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 20, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26

Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26 Title: “May they be one as we are one.” At the Last Supper Jesus prays for the future of the Church. Chapter seventeen constitutes the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the Gospels. It ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Inheritance Factor Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

18th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues a discussion of our heavenly inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor” Pt 4 (The Fatherhood of God Message 18) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD God rewards faithful service. Sometimes the reward is now. Sometimes the reward comes later. With our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Balance Of Wisdom" Ecc. Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2007

We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will helps us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity.

“The Balance of Wisdom” Ecc. Pt. 8 Opening Illustration: Story from Bluefish Tv “Vikiel’s Story” Thesis: We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will helps us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Achieve In Life?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2003

A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives.

How Too Achieve in Life? Thesis: A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives. Introduction: We have a lot of people today writing books telling people how to become successful. The American dream is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Our Mistakes

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon looks out how Moses wanting the Isrealites to learn from thier past mistakes before they entered the Promised Land. I then led into a discussion about some of the mistakes our church had made, namely a lack of a sense of duty and an elitist a

This past week I got a phone call from a person from the Wayne County News about providing some information to them for an upcoming article in their paper about our little church here in Winchester. The article is to focus primarily upon the history of our church, from its beginnings all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-6, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Methodist