Sermons on He Holds Tomorrow:

Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan Can't Beat 'em, So He... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 5 about the internal conflict within the ranks of the Jewish rebuilders

Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Title: Satan Can’t Beat ‘Em, So He…, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Genghis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Lord—what Happens When He Whispers?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2022

Maybe you've listened to the voice of criticism so long you can't believe anything else about yourself. Or maybe it's the enemies voice of condemnation that speaks lies about who you really are. his I know—If you don't silence those competing voices...

Speak Lord—What happens when He whispers? 1 Samuel 3:1-10AMP Two Texans went to Minnesota one winter to do some ice fishing. After setting up their tent, they pulled the cord on their chainsaw to cut a hole in the ice. Then they heard a mysterious voice from above saying, “there are no fish under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 7, 2005

Guilt holds you down, and guilt holds you back, and it doesn’t have to.

Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past May 1, 2005 If we could somehow step on a scale today that measured the weight of our spiritual baggage, some of us would break the machine. So many people are groaning under the strain of the baggage in their spirits. That weight is called guilt. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Procrastinate, I'll Find Out What That Means Tomorrow! Acts 24:23-25

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 1, 2011

I have heard many excuses for not following Christ over the years but, the best one is. "I will when I get my life straighten out." Listen, a person cannot get their life straighten out until they have turned it over to Jesus Christ. Putting things off,

Procrastinate, I'll find out what that means tomorrow! I have heard many excuses for not following Christ over the years but, the best one is. "I will when I get my life straighten out." Listen, a person cannot get their life straighten out until they have turned it over to Jesus Christ. Putting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Of Easter

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2015

In a time when many deny the existence of Jesus and the fact He arose, we offer the biblical story and compare it to some of the worldly explanations about Jesus and the tomb, using the truth found in facts.

There are many thoughts as to what actually happened on that first Easter so many years ago, or what it actually means to us today. That is what we will address today. So, if you would, please open your Bibles to LUKE 24. We will begin there, but first . . . What do you think a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

God Is With You Wherever You Go!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 15, 2014

Having someone tag behind you all the while can be annoying and irksome; yet, they are your shield and armor from danger.

God is with you wherever you go! Joshua 1:9”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." It was my daughter’s off day and she was thrilled to spend the whole day with me! So, we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Easter Mean To You?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 14, 2017

Each person should see the true meaning of Easter.

WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO YOU? E mpty tomb Mark16: 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 5: 30 – 47

John 5: 30 – 47 Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32 There is another who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 36 -- The Sinful Man. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2019

Everyone carries a “sinful man” around inside of them; that is God’s assessment, for He has said, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.”

October 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: The Sinful Man. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-4 Part 2 verses 5-12 Psalm 36 (KJV) (Part 1: verses 1-4) 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Baal-Hanan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2022

Baal-hanan is a King of Edom. He is also mentioned in the King List in 1 Chronicles 1:49–50. He succeeded Shaul and was himself succeeded by Hadad. He was the son of Achbor.

BAAL-HANAN There are two men by this name in the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 36:38–39, Baal-hanan is a King of Edom. He is also mentioned in the King List in 1 Chronicles 1:49–50. He succeeded Shaul and was himself succeeded by Hadad. He was the son of Achbor. He is called the son of Achbor; but the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:32

Denomination: Baptist

Second Appearance Before Pilate Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2020

Pilate reminds the mob that Herod has also interviewed Jesus: "I sent this man to Herod . . . he has sent him back, and He has not been convicted of any . . . crimes . . . worthy of the death sentence . . . "

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (33) Second Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:15-16; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 (Deuteronomy 21:6-9) And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last - (Exodus Part 5) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 5, 2018

The Israelites walk into the desert - directed by God. God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds the day. Focus on graduation.

Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Defines Greatness (1 Samuel 18:5-16)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

The world defines greatness in terms of achievements and deeds, celebrated today and forgotten tomorrow. God defines greatness as how one lives his life. We see this in David as he continued to follow the will of the LORD.

Greatness, according to the world's standards, is measured by things such as achievements, status, education, wealth, and individual or corporate contributions to society. While these traits are admirable, they can also be a source of pride, selfishness, self-centeredness, and arrogance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 27:2, Proverbs 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joy And Pain

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 14, 2024

How are your current trials (pain) preparing you for not only what you need today (or tomorrow), but what others may need today (or tomorrow) as well? This is a quick devotional that will encourage believers to "reframe" their pain.

Joy and Pain What do the words joy and pain mean to us as believers? How is it that these words go together? James 1 is a place to start in considering these questions. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:28