Sermons on Hope In Future:

Focusing On The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future

Contributed by Joe Durai on Aug 18, 2004

How do I face the many crossroads that will come up in an uncertain future?

FACING THE FUTURE Let us reflect and absorb the Bible’s perspective of facing the future. A popular saying is Religion is man’s attempt to reach God but Jesus is God’s attempt to reach man. We all come to crossroads at several junctures in our lives and we wonder which is the path we should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

The Future Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

The future’s bright...

The future of the kingdom Adrian Warnock Audio and slides at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2003/08/kingdom-of-god.htm A possible World future…..? * Risk of economic deflation whilst gap between rich and poor grows- many now living on less than $2 per day * Clinical depression continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Future Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining the church’s future from both the theological and practical aspect

The question to ask: "What is going to happen to the church in the future?" The answer is two-sided: there is a theological answer and a practical answer The Theological Side: 1. There will never be a time when the church does not exist (Matt. 16:18). 2. There will be times when the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

This is a sermon about the importance of baptism in the life of the believer.

You are all familiar with this translation of Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Here is a more literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And The Future Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 10, 2006

Faith is not about the past but the future

Introduction Listen to these comments…. Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it impossibility--a development that we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building For The Future

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the ministry of Nehemiah as it pertains to the beginning of a new building program.

Building for the Future Nehemiah Last Sunday our congregation took the next step in a journey of faith for the future. We decided to enter into a Capital Campaign to build our Family Life Center. The Leadership of our church and the those in the congregational meeting I think understand that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

If life is uncertain, & we can’t really know what will happen to us here, how DO we face the future? What should we do? Well, God has some answers to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 8:7, 11:4; Proverbs 27:1; Joshua 1:2-11, 3:15-16 ILL. Several years ago there was a TV series called "Early Edition." I only saw a few programs, but its storyline was about a young ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:7, Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006

If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Vineyard

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dream Of The Future Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 28, 2008

Daniel reveals to Nebuchadnezzar what his dreams were and what they meant.

Daniel 2:1-49 A Dream of the Future Lincolns Dream "About ten days ago, I retired very late. I had been up waiting for important dispatches from the front. I could not have been long in bed when I fell into a slumber, for I was weary. I soon began to dream. There seemed to be a death-like ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2011

Knowing the future and knowing God is always in control should lead us to faithful, godly lives!

What are the headlines in world events these days?? Jesus Christ spoke about the future over 2000 years ago. Matthew 24:3-8 states, As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Secure Future Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 22, 2011

Our troubled hearts can be relieved when our future is secure.

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Secure Future” John 14:2-3 In 1997, The Houston Chronicle, recorded a story about Princess Diana's death. In the early hours of August 31, the princess died in a Paris hospital after a violent car accident. Just a few weeks before her death, on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glimpse Of The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2011

God wants His people to get a glimpse of the future so as to live for the future!

Did you know that about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy, about future events! Why does God give us a glimpse of the future? Last week we noted at least 4 reasons why God gives us a glimpse of the future: 1. God is always in control! 2. It encourages us to be faithful, godly Christians. 3. Future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible