Sermons on Go Forward:

Simplicity Versus Complexity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We need to see that the primary problem of the Pharisees was that they were too religious. Some people go bad because of their vices, and others because of their virtues.

Human nature loves to magnify the minute and give significance to the insignificant by the simple method of stretching the truth. An army cook, for example, feed a mob of men with scrambled eggs, and then he sat down and wrote to his girl friend: "Dearest, for two hours shells have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Fighting Against Becoming Complacent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 14, 2021

I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent.

Today I want to talk about complacency. Complacency is defined as a feeling of pleasure or security many times while being unaware of any danger. I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent. Our focal passage of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting About Our Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015

God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks 2012

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 20, 2011

Looks at Psalm 105 for an example of Giving thanks for What God has been doing.

Give thanks 2012 One Song Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good things that the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Melting Snail Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 17, 2025

You don’t often find snails in Scripture. Yet David, in one of his fiercest psalms, chooses the snail as a picture of the wicked — “melting away as they go.”

“THE MELTING SNAIL” SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Psalm 58:8 (KJV) “As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away…” PROLOGUE: THE SLOWEST CREATURE IN SCRIPTURE You don’t often find snails in Scripture. They don’t fight, fly, or roar. They move silently, leave slimy icky trails behind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:8, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 58:1, Psalm 9:17, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Settle For Second Best Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

When we know what God wants in our lives and yet chose to go another direction we are very best, choosing second best.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 7 “When We Settle For Less than the Best” (1 Sam 9:1-10:10) God had a plan for the life of his nation Israel, but Israel thought they understood better what they needed than God did. They wanted a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe... He Descended To The Dead Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2001

What did Jesus do in the time between his crucifixion and resurrection. Where did He go? What happened then... what happens now?

I believe… He descended to the dead 1 Pet 3:18-4:6 WBC 28/10/01 2 parts: 1) What happened then… 2) what happens now? - check out one of my sermons on tape 5th Nov 2000 am What happened then? 1 Died! May simply be a repetition of ‘crucified… died… buried’ - descend to the dead = DEAD! Went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"lame Excuses" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Going Public will require me to throw away my excuses. Look at verse 7. Notice that this man actually dodges the question, Jesus asks of him.

“The Power of Going Public” "Lame Excuses" John 5:1-15 In this series of messages we have been looking at what it means to go public with your faith and why it matters; why it is so important. In this passage Jesus has gone to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish Holy Days. The city wall has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Do Or Not To Do The Dubious

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2020

Ahhhh .... The "gray areas" of morality. So tempting. So easy to justify. Should we be going there? What do you think???

To Do or Not To Do the Dubious Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of Discord

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 19, 2018

It is a sad thought to know that that there is a lot of gossip going on in the church that causes or creates a lot of tension. We must be watch out for them that will try to cause the unity and the harmony to be disrupted.

Romans 16:17 We are living in times when the enemy is viciously attacking the Church. It doesn't matter what devices he may use he will do what it takes. He comes not but to kill, steal, and to destroy. He is seeking your demise and wishes bad for you. One of the weapons in his arsenal is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Don't Observe Sabbath - Or Do We? - Genesis 2:1-3 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

On the seventh day God rested. So today we’re going to ask the question, what do we do with the Sabbath day?

If you’d open your Bibles with me to Genesis 2 today. We’re in Genesis 2. I entitled this series of messages that we’re working on “Understanding Your Roots.” It's this whole study in the book of Genesis. The reason I call it “Understanding Your Roots” is because if you understand the book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Mystery Is Miraculous

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

We humans cannot comprehend God’s actions. Who can predict what God is going to do, or Who can explain His methods?

SCRIPTURES: Rom 11:32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Rom 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! GOD’S MYSTERY IS MIRACULOUS Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32-33

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Power

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 8, 2025

God is more powerful than any other power. He gives his people power. We need to grasp how powerful God is and go to him for power.

THIS TALK WAS FOR A FAMILY SERVICE IN WHICH THE CHILDREN STAY IN PART 1, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE: PHYSICAL FORCES There are different kinds of forces. For example, I can put my hands on Priscilla’s [my wife’s] shoulders and … hey presto! … she goes down. The force is coming from my hands on her ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29

Denomination: Baptist