Sermons on Look To The Future:

The Dreams Of A Community Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Think In Time For Supper Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 1, 2013

To think about the time of the Last Supper?   • Look back - for Christ's death • Look ahead - for the second coming of Christ • Look inside - make a self-examination • Look at the sides - concern yourself with the next

1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Should be practiced by the church until He returns. The elements of the Supper, the bread and wine are symbols of the body and blood of Christ. They do not transubstantiated (ICR - saw body and blood), nor substantiate (Luther - the body and blood of Jesus are present "in, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lazy Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who are Christians but do nothing.

The Lazy Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Proverbs Chapter 6 and when you get there, mark it, and turn to 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3. A preacher attended a conference designed to help encourage and better equip pastors for their ministry. Among the speakers were many well-known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Proverbs 6:6-11

Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

A look at various songs song on the first Christmas

Well it’s getting close isn’t it? Only fifteen more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of what makes this time of the year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

Carnally, Halfheartedly, And Faithfully Committed!!

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

A look at types of Committments Christians make to Christ.

[Ps. 37:5] Commit thy way unto the LORD: trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. In this day and age there is a word in the English language that seems to have lost its definition and meaning to most people. We know the word, we read the word, we understand the meaning of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfortable Contemplations

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 18, 2001

A look at the comfortable position of being a saved Christian.

#COMFORTABLE CONTEMPLATIONS Introduction: As we sit, pray and meditate on The Word of God it amazes me that so many people today are uncomfortable in their lives as Christians. I want to look at Paul and the beginninig of letter he wrote to a church who were being decieved by false teachers. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Promise Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at how Jeremiah depended on the promises of God.

During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. "Look, I¡¦ll give you $100 if you¡¦ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I¡¦m to promise to ¡¥love, honor and obey¡¦ and ¡¥forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,¡¦ I¡¦d ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

The Christian faith focuses on what God did long ago and will do in the future. But an experience of the Holy Spirit is a taste of what God means to us here and now, deep in our hearts.

Today we’ll finish up with the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Because of holidays and our communion schedule we haven’t done the chapter in order. Some weeks ago we started looking at the trinitarian opening of the letter, with Paul’s introduction of God the Father, God the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Psalm 87 - A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah – The Lord Loves The Gates Of Zion The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

This beautiful Psalm speaks of the foundations of Zion as the City of God. The gates are the first thing seen when entering. Glorious prophecies are in this Psalm for the future for Jerusalem and some of the nations. The Names of Jerusalem are explored.

PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH – THE LORD LOVES THE GATES OF ZION THE CITY OF GOD PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH - A SONG Psalm 87 v 1 “His foundation is in the holy mountains.” This abrupt commencement to the Psalm could almost be a title for the Psalm. This is in praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:16-25, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation! Series

Contributed by Gary Davenport on Jan 13, 2003

A series of sermons looking at Romans 8

More Than Conquerors! A Study of Romans 8 #1 “No Condemnation!” Romans 8:1 (Romans 8:1-2 NIV) "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, {2} because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death." This great chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A look at verse 1 of Psalm 23

First Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Psalm 23 Is there anything you want? Of course there is — Maybe you want a new car . . . or a new house . . . or new friends . . . to lose weight . . . to become taller . . . you want a better job . . . you want financial success . . . you want new clothes . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013

A look at proofs and arguments for the Resurrection of Christ

GOOD NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-58 http://chirb.it/MbB7An (This sermon contains quotes from both Josh McDowell and also Jeffrey Donley that I found on the computer, but do not have the references available as to where on internet.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Valley Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012

A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

In the Valley July 22, 2012 Psalm 23:4 A few years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. They wanted to do something for their children's programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids like Barney when he’s on TV or in a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Facing A New Year In A Shaky World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 1, 2024

We are facing a New Year, and while that can mean hope for a better future, the past and its troubles casts a shadow over that hope that is hard to ignore. We are living in a shaky world.

Alba 12-31-2023 FACING A NEW YEAR IN A SHAKY WORLD I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Have you ever gone to a scary movie? When I was twelve years old some friends and I walked to a movie theater that was about two miles from our home. The movie was called “Them”. It was not the kind of movie our family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ