Sermons on Future Reach:

Behold The Crocus!

Contributed by John Pingel on May 18, 2020

Isaiah speaks of the crocus, lending hope to the people of ancient Israel and to us as well

Behold the Crocus!” Isaiah 35: 1,2 Writing in 700 B.C. about the return of the people Israel to their homeland following what would be a time of Exile in Babylon, the prophet spoke about the desert bursting into bloom. But he doesn’t just speak in broad terms about “flowers”—he speaks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1

Denomination: Lutheran

God Of Love, God Of Justice: A Future Heaven, A Future Hell

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

God's works are many in the world and of particular beauty. Yet there is also the proclivity of man toward evil. God allows for free will, which opens the doors to almost any possibility. Which explains why the world is so messed up.

“There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgetting And Focusing Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 8, 2017

Release your past to Christ, both successes and failures. Reach toward your glorious future, living with one foot in eternity as you remember where you’re heading. And daily seek to grow closer to Christ. Make it your daily ambition to know Christ better.

Philippians 3:10-14 Forgetting and Focusing I noticed an odd phenomenon in the military. When people were drawing close to retirement or their discharge date, their whole demeanor changed. They started dragging to formation. Their PT efforts became weakened. Their work grew subpar, or average at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007

Sermon discussing the power of reaching for your destiny...

Scripture: Phillipians 3:12-14 Title: “Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!” I. Introduction: The one thing that really keeps us from obtaining our destiny and from going to the next level in God and that holds us back is our past. Your destiny is well within your reach!! Talk about other things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022

Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Reach Your Full Potential

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 24, 2012

"Power to Reach Your Full Potential" is an exposition of Hebrews 13:20-21This great benediction in Hebrews 13:20-21 declares that God has done great things for us through Jesus Christ and God will do great things for us through Jesus Christ.

POWER TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Hebrews 13:20-21 Christian worship services often end with a benediction. The word “BENEDICTION” is derived from a Latin term that means “a blessing.” That’s what a benediction is. Pastors have the wonderful privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey To New Things

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 9, 2013

We must be journey-minded and not destination-minded. Faith is the road map to your future that will take you on the right road so that you do not get lost. Never stop moving until you reach your destination. Israel embarked on a journey of no retu

A Journey To New Things We must be journey-minded and not destination-minded. Faith is the road map to your future that will take you on the right road so that you do not get lost. Never stop moving until you reach your destination. Israel embarked on a journey of no return to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 26, 2004

We must forget the things that beset us and reach with newness for the future.

Php 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Another year soon in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity And Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

So how can a diverse body like the church achieve the sort of unity that God desires? By growing up. By becoming more like Christ as we grow into him. So speak the truth in love, and grow into Christ who is our head, Do your part in bringing the church to

Paul has spent the first three chapters of this letter explaining the mystery of God’s eternal purpose for the world as it’s being worked out in history. He’s given us all the theory, he’s even given us the prayer he prays for his converts, and now he goes on to speak about the practicalities of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

"continuing The Ministry Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2020

It can happen today. Do we want it to?

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus” Acts 2:42-3:10 There was once a young man who snuck into church hoping no one would notice him. The only reason he came was because he was interested in a girl who sang in the choir. He hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Reacting With No Heart?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2018

After years in the ministry we can tend to have a hard heart and over look problems? Or we can try to find human solutions to big problems? Jesus can help us help others!

WILL I REACT WITH NO HEART? GO FIGURE? COMPASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. [email protected] Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Numbers 21:4-8, Mark 6:34-38, John 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barzillai Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 23, 2013

The word ‘help’ is pretty rare in a society that turns a blind-eye and deaf-ear to the cries and pleas of people in need! This being the scenario, ‘help during times of danger’ is a rare commodity that we seldom hear of.

Barzillai! 2 Samuel 19:32 ‘Now Barzillai was a very aged man, eighty years old. And he had provided the king with supplies while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man.’ The word ‘help’ is pretty rare in a society that turns a blind-eye and deaf-ear to the cries ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking The Lost

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 5, 2016

Soul sinning, why evagelize, attitudes toward the lost

“Seeking The Lost” Luke 19:1-10 David P. Nolte Have you ever lost something you cherished? Have you looked high and low to find it again? Did you ever find it? If you do, you will notice that it is always in the last olace you look!` When I was about 7 years old, I had a turtle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Praise The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

This is not about US building a church – Jesus is the one who builds the church – Matt 16:18 “and on this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – what is the rock? It is the confession that JESUS is the Messiah, the SON of the Living God!

Under Construction: Who are we? Determined to reach the Lost! This is not about US building a church – Jesus is the one who builds the church – Matt 16:18 “and on this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – what is the rock? It is the confession that JESUS is the Messiah, the SON of the Living God! (Verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Luke 9:10, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Matthew 9:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist