Sermons on Future Growth:

The Present Future

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

1 Peter 4

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Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transfiguring The Future

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

The Transfiguration of Jesus not only shows us his glory, it gives us a commandment.

What would you do if you knew the future? If you knew what was going to happen, I would imagine that a trip to Vegas would be in order. At the least you would have a pretty cool party trick. In our Gospel today, three of the disciples get a glimpse of the future. Jesus takes Peter, James, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Eternity And Future Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

Death and what then? Will you merely cease to exist? Is there another life awaiting us?

It is a major fact of the future of each person. Death and what then? Will you merely cease to exist? Is there another life awaiting us? Some say it is irrelevant. For many, it is disturbing to discuss it. Others feel what is done here and now is all there is to it. But the Bible makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Future Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2023

In Mark 13, Jesus prepared His disciples for two future events: the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. The first event would come with warnings, but the second will be a surprise. Readiness and alertness and trust in the Lord were necessary for both.

Introduction A. One day there was an airplane that was having engine trouble, so the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. 1. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023

'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Firm In The Future Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we should stand firm in our faith and live righteous lives as we anticipate the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul's answering questions about what happens to people who loved Jesus but have died. He says they'll be with the Lord forever. Jesus promised this too in John 14:1-4. That's some good news, right? He says they'll be with the Lord forever. We know Jesus is coming back, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Topics: End Times, Faithfulness, Second Coming, Resilience

A Glorious Future.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025

It is remarkable that the LORD Himself should commit Himself to wash away our sins.

A GLORIOUS FUTURE. Isaiah 4:2-6. ISAIAH 4:2. “In that day” is the same expression as is used in the preceding chapters (cf. Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17; Isaiah 2:20). There it speaks of the desperation of both men (cf. Isaiah 3:6-7), and women (cf. Isaiah 3:18; Isaiah 4:1) under the judgment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 14, 2025

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis

August 16, 2025 Moses began the next section of his 2nd Speech with “Shema” = “Hear, O Israel.” Remember that behind this call to “hear” is the expectation of action – of response. As James would later admonish, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Firm In The Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the faith in a secured future in Christ, who will return for his church and establish an eternal kingdom, as depicted in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:6 and Matthew 24:36-42.

Welcome to our fourth and final week in the book of 1st Thessalonians. If you’ve been with us the past few weeks then you know It hasn’t been a traditional line by line study, but rather a topical overview of the book and some of the specific ways Paul encouraged the church. His overwhelming ...read more

Topics: Faith In Future, Christ's Return, Eternal Kingdom

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

A Promised Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand God's providence, plans, and promises for us, as illustrated in Jeremiah 29:11-13, assuring us that even in challenging times, God's plans are always for our good.

Good morning, family! Today, we're exploring the themes of God's Providence, His Plans, and His Promises. I'm reminded of a quote by Christian author C.S. Lewis, who said, "We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Topics: God's Providence, Plans, Promises

Making Wise Choises

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012

Make decisions that are going to change your future and your loved ones futures. What are your decision for Growth. Personal Growth, and corporate growth. Growth as a family, Growth as individuals etc.

You Decide Tonight I’m want to continue to talk about decisions we can make, to make this year a great one – to end up, next year at this time, saying, WOW! This was a great year. Make decisions that are going to change your future and your loved ones futures. What are your decision ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Provision For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

“The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity.

The Growing Christian “The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity. Provision for Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1 – 2 Introduction A false idea held by many is that the child of God is born full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth

lesson 5: The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth “The Church is God’s creation and design; it is His method of providing spiritual nurture for the believer and a community of faith through which the gospel is proclaimed and His will advanced in every generation.” Rick Warren Introduction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist