Sermons on Living Now For The Future:

The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018

Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008

The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Vision For Our Future

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

This sermon teaches people that God had a vision for what He wanted His end-time church to be like

Why is God’s church still here? Why are we still pressing on? Why are we still turning on the lights and preaching from the same book they were preaching from years ago? Why are we still preaching the message of truth? Why are we still living and believing and holding on to the same truths that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living To Die & Dying To Live

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Are we living as though this earth is all that we have to live for, or are we living as though Heaven was really our destiny?

Living to Die and Dying to Live A chicken and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertisement on the billboard out front, which read, "Help Us Feed the Poor." Immediately the chicken suggested they help feed the poor with bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mixed Emotions About Our Future

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

The ascension of Christ becomes a clear example for the church on how we handle charting into the unknown with God as the Source of our strength

There is an old legend of a benevolent king who had his men place a great heavy stone on a certain roadway over which all his subjects would be forced to travel. He then hid himself to see who would try to remove the stone only to discover that no one stopped to try to remove the stone, but all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"the Future Is Here" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2021

CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published.

REVELATION “The Future is Here!” Revelation 1:1-4 CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published? What this means is that he knew everything that was going to take place before it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Love Reigns Over Our Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to trust in God's provision and care, turning their worries about the future into prayers, as part of the 'Love Reigns' series.

Today is the final day of our sermon series Love Reigns. We have been challenging ourselves to allow the love of God to reign in every area of our lives. The first week, we celebrated the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. We celebrate because the resurrection is the proof that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Overcoming Anxiety, Divine Provision, Trust In God

Sermon Series: Love Reigns

Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004

Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Future Continuous (Pt 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

God began working on the messenger about 6 months ago on today’s message. At the time, I thought there were two messages that were percolating.

Here are some questions you may want to write down: Did you read any scripture this week, that you have read many times before, but saw it completely differently this time? Number 2 Now back to the message series: For about 3 days I was asking God for a word…and I all I heard was the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

How Do I Face The Future

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

The future and its possibilities can be scary. Evil appears to be hiding around every corner. Our faith in God, though, gives us hope for the future and enables us to face the future with confidence and power.

Matthew 28:19-20 “How Do I Face the Future?” INTRODUCTION Times have changed. A few years ago, the future, which we faced, was filled with potential and possibilities. Nothing seemed impossible. The stock market was marking double and triple digit gains. The economy was expanding, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Future Faith Versus Past Failures Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The fourth in a series exploring victory and freedom in the Christian walk. The message wrestles with the burden of past failures in our life.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) Here we go. 2 minute drill. A high speed recap of where we left off two. Okay. . .Joshua is hanging out, looks up, and sees standing before him a being with a sword drawn, ready for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10, 1 Samuel 5:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan