Sermons on Future Prospects:

Now Is The Time!

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: *other

That Great Getting Up Day!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013

People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 24, 2016

The pursuit of money or all the things it can buy is a problem. It shows that we are putting our faith, our sense of security and our hope for the future in material goods. Instead, we need to put our hope in God.

How many of you have heard of the American Dream? It’s not a dream that is limited to the United States. In fact, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. It is the desire to pursue prosperity, success and upward social mobility. While it is not wrong to be successful in life, the pursuit of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Leave Your Past In The Past

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016

It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamb Worthy To Open The Scroll

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 4, 2017

We are about to see unfolded before our very eyes a detailed description of the earth’s future. What is contained in the book (scroll) will come before us now as the seals are broken in succession and its message disclosed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8-6-15 (12) The Lamb Worthy to Open the Scroll (Revelation 5:1-14) Revelation 5:1-14 (KJV) 1 And I saw in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Life’s Stresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017

This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 6:34

Denomination: Foursquare

The Mystery Of Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 13, 2008

The OT in many ways is a book of many prophetic snap shots. You could call it a photo album. It is a collection of snapshots of real people, with real lives, and real circumstances, and it also serves to give us a glimpse into the future.

The Mystery of Melchizedek Hebrews 7 Read vv. 1-2, 15-16, 22 Intro The OT in many ways is a book of many prophetic snap shots. You could call it a photo album. It is a collection of snapshots of real people, with real lives, and real circumstances, and it also serves to give us a glimpse into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Next

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2012

Maybe you are going through a period of great disappointment in life. IT IS LIKE A DOOR HAS BEEN SHUT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS YOUR FUTURE! You aren’t the only one to experience this kind of disappointment.

What to do next! Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.” I have come to now enjoy my tedious bus journey in the villages, because I have gained lot of information through the local people and also have got a lot of stuff to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Hell Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 28, 2012

In common usage, Hell designates the place of future punishment for the wicked. Satan hates the doctrine of an eternal hell. As a result, many groups today (some supposedly evangelical) either deny the existence of hell or make it a place of annihilatio

Title: What the Bible Says About Hell Text: “So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Grave Site Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2016

This is a grave site service for a believer in Jesus Christ, but also a veteran. It talks about two graveyards, two resurrections and our future resurrection. It also talks about heaven as the place where a belivers heart longs to be.

Funeral – Grave Site Service As I stand in this graveyard and before this grave I remember another graveyard and the person who was buried there. And many of his friends and family were there to mourn the loss of their friend and loved one as well. The man’s name was Lazarus. Right after his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Foursquare

Mighty God Sermon Vi: Trust God And See The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that we live in a hostile environment challenges Christians to take heart in God's promise of a glorious future and see that He is at work to bring about that which is best for His children both now and forevermore.

TO TAKE HEART AND TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS IS TO SEE THE GLORY OF GOD Going about this business of living, whether it' s one day at a time or while making plans for the future, it often happens thot our routine is interrupted by an unexpected turn of events - ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:38-45

End Times For Advent, Want Can We Do, How Can We Prepare?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2021

Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, as we remember when Jesus. End times prophesy can be horrific, and the last thing we want to hear at during advent. But there is hope, and people need to hear it.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th November 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Psalm 25:1-9 Main Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Prayer: My I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Giving Miracle Birth.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2021

Mary was engaged to Joseph usually this engagement lasted 1 year. Engagement can be a very exciting thing. Love between two, Long conversations about the future. Plans about the Honeymoon, Where will we live, etc?

Giving Miracle Birth. Matthew 1:18-25TPT Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could take Mary as his wife and that the child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scripture And Suicide Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Suicide is almost always folly in our culture, for it is basically just a means of escape. It is usually based on ignorance of the future. People think their present situation is permanent, and they cannot stand to think of living with their present burden for the rest of their lives.

The book of Jonah gives a very favorable account of the attitude and character of the pagans involved. In fact, they are at points pictured on a higher level than Jonah himself. At last, however, we see a change in Jonah, and some of his good character breaks through. The sailors had all ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-12

Three Things To Include In Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 14, 2022

Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad. We wonder about the future or our country and the downward direction it is going. But still, in all circumstances we are to look for something for which to be thankful!

Alba 11-10-13 (Revised 11-13-2022) THREE THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THANKSGIVING I Thessalonians 5:18 I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ