Sermons about Future Prospects

I Wish I Could, I Wish I Had....

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2004

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Your Decisions today may mark the future that you have tomorrow. Wishing that you could change the past.

I wish I could, I wish I had..., In the life of many people there are two phrases that many people often say, I wish I could... and, I wish I had..., what they are really saying is, “I’m unhappy with the choices that I’ve made and I’m so far gone in this life, I can never go back and change my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 15, 2004

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This is the third in a letter study series on Ephesians and looks at God’s grace as it affects our past, present, and future.

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:1-10; 19-22 As we look at Paul¡¦s instructions to the church we find the blueprints for the building of the church. Every building has a cornerstone ¡V a stone that when laid becomes the starting point and the key point of all the building. Tonight we look at that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: *other

Article #15 - Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

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Fifteenth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at our hope in the future coming of Christ.

Article of Faith #15 - Second Coming of Christ Date: Sunday, September 26, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we come to the fifteenth article of faith in the Church of the Nazarene. We’ve been studying together this summer learning about the Nature of God, the nature of our sin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Clever Servant

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 28, 2005

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Are we as willing to work hard on our relationship with Jesus as the dishonest steward was willing to work for his own future?

The Clever Servant Luke 16:1-8 October 2, 2005 A few years ago, I became friends with a fellow named Roger who had built a very successful business from the ground up. Starting from almost nothing, he had become President and CEO of a paging service. You know, when you need your doctor in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

God's Rainbows

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

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The rainbows that God has placed in our spiritual clouds give us comfort and strength now and confidence in the future.

GOD’S RAINBOWS "The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth." Genesis 9:16. It is hard for me to believe that it has been nearly fifty years ago that I had the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005

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Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

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James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Security For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 7, 2010

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We have assurance that we will make if safely home because of the rear forces and future focus of our lives.

“Go in Peace: Security for the Way” P. 23:6 Pastor Mark Mitchell once reflected on running a marathon. He said he trained hard to be as prepared as possible, but “there's a part of a marathon that's always hard to prepare for. A marathon is just a little over 26 miles, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembering Our Anniversary

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 23, 2008

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We remember 9/11 not to dwell on the past but look to the future and remember what this day has taught us.

Deuteronomy 26: 1 – 11 reads, “And it shall be, when you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, that you shall take some of the first of all produce of the ground, which you shall bring from your land that the Lord your God is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heaven And A New Earth

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 27, 2008

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St. John paints an amazing picture of the future...a picture of heaven that challenges conventional thinking about the afterlife.

Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake – September 28, 2008 – “A New Heaven and a New Earth” Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 20, 2010

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As you graduate, you have hope in a God who can do anything. This hope will be a blessing to you in the future.

Matthew 19:26. With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible. What is your favorite book to read? In my house, I have read one book at least 10 times in the last 3 weeks. Can you guess what it is? You probably think I’m going to say “the Bible” because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving Beyond Your Past Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 19, 2012

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Part three in a series from Joshua, centering on Rahab with the theme Your past does not determine your future

COURAGEOUS LIVING P.3 Moving Beyond Your Past Joshua 2 Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt4

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

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Some one once said “Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”

Series Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the tackle overboard. 2. When You’re In A Storm, You Can Depend On Godly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

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In order to have a happy year we have to take care of the past, before we can work on the future.

Ephesians 4:15, 25 Matthew 18:15-17 Luke 17:3-4 Matthew 5:43-48 Purpose: To lay out the major pit falls that come when discord is evident in the church. Aim: I want the listener to demonstrate love through forgiveness and avoiding gossip. INTRODUCTION: Two men who lived in a small town got into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church - God's 'remnant'

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009

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A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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