Sermons on Look Forward:

No Turning Back

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus' warning about Lot's wife is sobering and important for us today as we begin a new year. What's making you look back?

2010 is upon us folks, welcome to a new year, a new decade and a new season of possibilities. How many of you are excited about what God has in store in 2010? This will be a year of planning for future growth and taking steps of faith, to see God’s plans unveiled before our eyes. This kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Moving Forward

Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006

Taking your next step spiritually.

Moving Forward James 1:25-27 8/14/06 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Forward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009

We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay It Forward

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

Jesus paid the debt of sin for us. Now we are obligated to pay it forward. We repay this debt by writing checks of love and forgiveness to others.

Pay it Forward Romans 13:8-10 A woman and her husband came to the pastor and said, “We're going to get a divorce, but we want to come to make sure that you approve of it.” There are people who come to the pastor hoping that when they say there is no feeling left in their marriage, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Forward

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 17, 2012

Going Forward is a command from God who knows that there is a possibility of a new level

INTRODUCTION When statements are made they are made for a certain purpose to be fulfilled. More so when the Almighty God himself is the one speaking. His words are powerful and creative. Jn. 1:1-3. When word like this is spoken it could be just: - a kind of advice to someone - a kind of information ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to step out in faith and courage, trusting in God's promise of His presence and the power of His Word, to accomplish the impossible tasks He calls us to.

Good morning, Church family. A.W. Tozer once wrote, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Isn't that a profound statement? It's easy to get caught up in the things we can do, isn't it? But what about the things ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Courage

Moving Forward

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning to move forward not back.

The message today will make you feel good about you and the Lord who loves you just as you are. This is a message to help you overcome the past and move forward in Him. Close your eyes right now and picture the perfect day. Imagine it. Each of us have a different thought. Imagine it. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, Exodus 14:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2020

All spiritual advances begin with turning away from what’s hindering our obedience.

Jonah – Chapter 2 Failing Forward February 9, 2020 Jonah 2:1-6 NIV From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-6, Jonah 2:8-9, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Forward

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Taking what God has given you in your hand and going forward

· Have you ever felt like your back was against the wall? o One minute you are basking in the joy of God’s presence, peace and provision and the next you are bombarded by any thing and everything that could go wrong · This morning I want us to look at the children of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward March

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 4, 2008

When the Lord commanded the People of Isreal to move forward, the sea had not yet been parted! Often we must take the first step!

FORWARD MARCH! EXODUS 14:1-25 What do we need to move forward for God? DETERMINATION IN OUR HEARTS and DARING IN OUR FAITH! Exodus 13:21-22 21 By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2007

As long as the church follows God’s leading it will be successful.

Moving Forward Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: QUESTION: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward, you’re in trouble! 2. Anyone that has driven up a snowy or icy hill knows that you are all right as long as you keep ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Forward By Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 2, 2011

This message deals with the fact that fear is the basis of faithlessness, often resulting in accusations toward others, and absurdity in one’s thinking. However, one who will choose to put their faith in God, will find their faith strengthen.

Forward by Faith Text: Ex. 14:10, 13-15 Intro: Many Christians these days possess a distorted view of the life of faith. Some tend to think of faith as nothing more than a positive attitude, or the mindset that everything is going to work out all right in the end. This is sort of a “power of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Forward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Exploring the paradox of planning for tomorrow while living for today.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is defined as “a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.” Our faith as Christians is rife with paradoxes. Let me name a few: Christians conquer through ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Bryan Moore on Jun 13, 2005

As part of the Series, Strengthening Our Families, this sermon was aimed at graduates and youth on how to handle our failures and to embrace God’s unconditional love for us.

FAILING FORWARD Luke 15: 11-24 Rev. Bryan Moore Fordtown Baptist Church Kingsport, Tennessee May 15, 2005 Graduates Sunday INTRODUCTION A.) The title for this morning’s sermon, Failing Forward, comes from a book written by former preacher and leadership expert, John Maxwell. The full title of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist