Sermons on future focus: showing 901-915 of 81,542

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God With Us - Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015

We learn from the words of Isaiah to Ahaz that we need to adjust our focus, anchor our faith and anticipate our future.

GOD WITH US – HOPE Years ago a submarine was rammed by another ship and quickly it sank to the bottom of the ocean. The entire crew was trapped inside that submarine. Many boats rushed to the disaster, but no one really knew what the submarine crew went through in those few hours ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:7-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 22, 2011

Have you ever needed a fresh start in you spiritual life? How many people have ever needed a do over or a start again? Well if you have been a Christian for more than 2 seconds we have all needed a fresh start. A tug to get us unstuck from the mud. Wel

Sermon Stuck In the Mud! Brian Mann Jesus, Jesus , Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, If I were to stand here for the next 45 minutes and said nothing else except the name of Jesus you would have just heard the greatest message ever preached in a pulpit. It’s all about Jesus, every fiber of my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012

Sometimes God allows people or things in our lives that do not appeal to our humanity but God allows such things in our lives to keep our focus on Him.

A Thorn in the Flesh Pray. Before we start, I have to ask if you heard about the dyslexic Satanist? He sold His soul to Santa. don't think about that too long, I just wanted to get your mind working here this morning, Now, This morning I want to show you through God's Word, just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Mother’s day Sermon looking at the differences between Mary and Martha

INTRODUCTION: Today’s woman has no easy task. More appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ovens, icemaker refrigerators, and many of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Eyes

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012

To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith, The Tonic Of Life

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010

If you want your existence to be about something more than just careers, acquiring things and trying to get an adrenaline rush out of life, look past NOW

FAITH – THE TONIC OF LIFE Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Lee Garfunkal's Pepsi versus Coke commercial is too funny. Pepsi is delivered to the Shady Acres Senior's Retirement Home. The residents are talking rap over rock while grandma zips by on a skateboard. Hi-fives are going around. One old ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Destiny

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

God wants his people to know that He has great plans for their life.

Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Spiritual Checks - #3 The Necessity Of Future-Mindedness Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the third in a series that studies Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one demonstrates the difference that a hope-filled, optimistic attitude can make in our lives.

INTRODUCTION. Many of you know that I am an avid reader. I consistently have at least two or three books on the go. Some books I read here in my office and usually deal with church, ministry, or worship-related issues -- to help me develop as a pastor. The books I read at home are generally for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

It's All About Jesus! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 24, 2009

With a world out of focus, we can focus on the Person of Christ.

It’s All about Jesus! Introduction – Focus There are many things people focus upon. Today, at the new Cowboy’s Stadium, there will be many who will focus on the trappings more than the team. Jerry Jones wants his team to win but he loves his $1.2 billion stadium! *After a heartbreaking loss, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Live The New Future/ Part 2 Of Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Live The Future Identity In The Now

Identity Check – Part 2 1 Peter 1:13-21 We're going to continue this morning in part two of Identity Check. If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me first to the book of Galatians, chapter 3. In Galatians 3:13, it reads like this. "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End In Sight

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011

Form the series on the "Dream Campaign" every two years I preach on our churches dreams and goals, and for our new members to get on board to give for the future. Second phase: A family life center! I do personal videos along with this sermon series. Reme

The End In Sight Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Matthew 6 – Part 10 – On Gulping And Leaping Into The Unknown? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 7, 2010

I seek to serve His purposes no matter what and He will supply for me. Now that takes faith, for me at least. I have to gulp and leap into the unknown.

Matthew 6 – Part 10 – GULPING AND LEAPING INTO THE UNKNOWN? Last time I mentioned that I don’t have any paid employment at present. Moving to Sydney has been a step of faith. We have limited resources for the future. Our possessions fit into a garage. I am excited about what God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Direction

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

Satan loves to come to us with our past sins and failures.

Verse 13-Forgetting those things which are behind Sometimes we get obsessed with the past. Two kinds of people-Those who get stressed out because of every thing that has went wrong in the past. Then there are those who look to the future but haven’t learned anything from the past. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist