Sermons on God Cares For Future:

Joshua 5: Time To Take Care Of Some Things Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 21, 2024

Joshua chapter 5 reflects a couple of items Israel hadn't done in nearly 40 years. Israel had crossed the Jordan River, ready to claim their Promised Land, but they had to take care of a couple of items first.

Introduction: Israel had crossed over the Jordan River and now they were camping in Canaan, the Promised Land! God had kept every promise He had made to Israel. Israel, though, had not kept every promise they had made to God. One of those promises was to circumcise (definition omitted here but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 4 - Sacrifice

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Part 4 In the 1950’s, Elvis led the rock n roll revolution. In the 1960’s he concentrated on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. The 1968 “Comeback Special” was taped in June 1968 in Burbank. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 6, 2019

Do the rich go to hell and the poor to heaven? What determines our future status?

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31 This parable of our Lord, found in Luke 16, grows out of the reaction of the Pharisees to his story of the dishonest steward. The point of that was that our Lord emphasized and underscored the link between money and spirituality. He indicated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 3 - The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023

Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

Christianity is the only religion that sets forth the Creator of the Universe as love. The Creator King of the Universe, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the supreme Lord of all, is so passionately in love with every person on this planet that the Bible describes it as the love of a groom for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:9-10, Revelation 1:1, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Gods are whatever people worship, trust and serve. WHY does God care? Other gods hurt us. HOW: Practical ways to worship, trust and serve God.

NO OTHER GODS—Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 44:6-24 Read Exodus 20:1-3. The first commandment seems like an easy one. I doubt that any of you is a secret worshipper of Baal or Zeus. You don’t kneel before a Buddha in your garden, or have a shrine to Hindu gods in your bedroom. How then is this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3, Isaiah 44:6-22, Jeremiah 16:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 15, 2004

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

Empty Graves And Second Chances Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 27, 2020

Jesus can to show the way to the Father and He changed our future on the cross. Honor Christmas in our hearts. Try to keep it all year. Let the Spirt of God abide in our hearts and strive to do its work within you.

When we think of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we automatically think of the three ghosts. What were their names, again? [Pause.] Actually, there were four ghosts, not three. The first ghost to appear was the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner, Jacob Marley. Weighed down by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:16-17, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Able

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

Do you believe that your God is able to meet your needs and care for your life? Is your God trapped in a box that you attempt to keep Him in? Normal is what you do everyday- God is bigger than that!

God is able Ephesians chapter 3:14-20 Introduction- The title of the sermon this morning is God is able. I purposely did not finish that sentence. I want you to finish it this morning. God is able…to meet all my needs according to His riches in glory. God is able… to change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper, On Purpose Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2016

Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper on purpose. In it we see the Imaging of his death; the Intellect of God; the Instruction of God; and the Inspiration for Disciples.

1. Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting God In The Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2023

When trials come, the Fourth Man in the fire will appear, to show us that He cares, to turn our situation around with a miracle, and to honor our stand for Him. This message ends with a great story of boldness.

MEETING GOD IN THE FIRE Dan. 3:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some can’t tell how bad their life smells! 1. The Smelly Debt Collector. Andy Smulian may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but he’s a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won’t pay their bills. 2. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond Boundaries: Love Beyond Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We have to learn in our lives that God has always been there in our life. He will always be there as we move into the future.

Series: Beyond Boundaries Message #4: Love Beyond Boundaries By: Jud Wilhite School started this week. How many of you know someone who started school this week? What is this? Are the parents clapping? Yes, they are back to school! It was a really emotional week for us in our family. My ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peculiar People Of God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist