Sermons on Look Ahead:

Zacchaeus Meets Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 27, 2023

Whatever the reason was that made Zacchaeus want to see Jesus he was determined to see him. He went to great lengths. He ran ahead of the crowd and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could catch a glimpse of Jesus as he passed by.

Some people are very interested in the Royal Family of Great Britain. I must confess that for me, not so much. Just in a year over 3 million visited the Royal residence. There is clearly sky-high interest in the UK royal family. But not me. No way am I standing for hours with the crowds just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering Counterfeits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020

To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trust The Lord To Provide

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2005

Is "Providence" more than a city in Rhode Island?

“Provide.” “Provision.” “Providence.” Even in English the ancient roots of those words can be seen. “Pro” in Latin meant “ahead.” And “video,” meant “to see.” Someone who is a provider “looks ahead” and “sees” what will be needed. The implication then of course is that the person makes plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Persisting In His Presence"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 15, 2007

A look at the 15th Psalm.

In Psalm 15, David begins with a question in verse 1, which he answers in the verses that follow: "Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?" The question which David poses has to do with living in the presence of God. "How may I as your child live daily in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

El Elyon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2020

When you find yourself at a cross-road in your life … when you are faced with a decision and don’t know whether to go left or right or straight ahead … fear not, my brothers and sisters, because El Elyon is watching over you.

We are surrounded by the most amazing technology, aren’t we? Imagine trying to explain to someone just 30 years ago what a “cell” phone is … or explain the “internet.” Technology is changing so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with it. Now the rage is 5G … I couldn’t tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20, Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:30-34, Genesis 13:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community-Eternal Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 21, 2017

When we say in the Lord's prayer "on earth as it is in heaven" and really mean it, the way the world around looks around us should change.As we become more like Christ we become the eternal church that will exist forever, right now.

Title: Community-Eternal Church (Where Are We Headed) Place: BLCC Date: 3/5/17 Text: Isaiah 65.17; Acts 3.21; Revelation 21.1-4 CT: The Church will continue eternally starting now. [Screen 1] FAS: Say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are The Light Of The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 25, 2019

We are to be the light of God to this dark world. How? We're to lead morally, to point the way to God, to warn them of the dangers ahead, to serve, give, and sacrifice -- to show them the love of God. We will change the world one small kindness at a time.

YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOUNG PREACHER TONGUE TIED 1. Preaching his first sermon, the seminary student had written a thoughtful line in his sermon, “God called me to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out the devil.” 2. But in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah’s Depression Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2016

It would be nice to think we Christians didn't have dark days, that discouragement came only to other people, that we can just go ahead and tough it out, that everyone will understand us and help us get through those dark times.

ELIJAH’S DEPRESSION Today’s message is personal. I must confess that I have been treated for depression for 16-17 years. It is caused by, or so they say, a chemical imbalance in my body. It is a terrible disease and I have said many times that I would rather have some serious physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So What Happens Next? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009

One of the most fascinating features of the Bible is that it is more than just a history book, it actually tells us what is ahead for our world and us. Both the Old and New Testaments speak of how the world we know will end and that God is working out Hi

Revelation 20:1-10 The Thousand Years 1And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3He threw him into the Abyss, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Ok.

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 7, 2005

God looks on the inside where as man look on the outside

“I’M O.K?” by George Crumbly Matthew 5:17-20 Sunday AM July 22, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This message David Rings did on a video. I have used it at least 8 times and have had a tremendous response. You will need two different colored socks with one of them having the end cut out exposing all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

How Not To Act Like A Believer

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2019 Is Gone New Year Coming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2019

Don't look back look up.

2019 is gone new year coming As you think back things you want to leave in the passed. Changes in the world. Changes in our body. Changes in our family. We need to look for a new chance to take place. Put the past in the past. Don’t look back have a new out look. Today is a new day try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist