Sermons on Looking Forward:

What Does It Feel Like To Know Jesus Is Alive.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we … but before we go, we are changed into something he wants us to be. He wants us to look forward to dead, and our future life with him.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 9th April 2023 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is possible to look forward to a merry Christmas in full awareness that we live in a world of misery. Just as there is nothing inconsistent with taking medicine to feel better in a world of sickness, so there is nothing inconsistent with a merry spirit in a world of misery.

Dr. Samuel Upham, a theological professor and a man of great learning, was dying. The family was gathered around his bed and someone said I believe he is already dead. Someone else said his feet are still warm and nobody ever dies with warm feet. Dr. Upham opened one eye and said, "Joan of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Owe No Man Anything

Contributed by Robert Austin on Dec 12, 2022

The end of the year is approaching, and most of us are very busy. The New Year is rapidly approaching. A lot of us look forward to the new year as a time to make changes, new starts, and for many, a time to think about budgets.

The end of the year is approaching, and most of us are very busy. The New Year is rapidly approaching. A lot of us look forward to the new year as a time to make changes, new starts, and for many, a time to think about budgets. In fact, we will be working on the congregational budget soon. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rapture – Fear Or Encouragement?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The rapture should not bring fear but joy and anticipation for believers. If we are living right, we have nothing to fear. Instead, we should encourage one another and look forward to Christ’s return with hope and readiness.

THE RAPTURE – FEAR OR ENCOURAGEMENT? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The doctrine of the rapture is a central teaching in Christian eschatology, signifying the moment when Christ will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look What The Cat Drug In!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

Can you believe some the stuff the cat does drag into the house? The yet the fact is, every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us.

Look What the Cat Drug In! Text: 1 Chronicles 16:43 Can you believe some of the stuff the cat does drag into the house? Every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us. Unknowingly, or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Look Back!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 18, 2010

Why should Christians remember Lot’s wife? Just like Sodom and Gomorrah, before Christ’s return, the world will be saturated with evil. Christians are warned to come out of the world and not be a part of it.

Opening illustration: If a person sees a house on fire and does everything he can to rescue the occupants, he is heralded as a hero. And that’s the way it should be. Why is it, then, that a Christian who accepts what God says in the Bible about hell and tries to warn people is ridiculed as an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Colosse

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jun 25, 2005

A message to encourage the saints of God

Sunday June 26,2005 Dickerson Road Baptist Church Morning Worship Colossians 1 The Christian life is often obstructed with obsticals spiritual and physical. Unless we return to the place of hope which is found in ministering to others in the name of Jesus, we will surely live a life of unmerited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 6, 2009

Can you see what your looking for?

HOME COMING Luke 15:11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the younger son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their Christian purpose, persevere through challenges, and positively progress into the new year with faith and hope.

Good morning, dear church family! It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's something profoundly beautiful about a community of believers coming together, united by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: New Year

Moving Forward With A New Vision

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 29, 2009

God has a great plan for the church.

August 30, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Subject: Building the Church Title: Moving Forward With a New Vision It is good to be back home from vacation. For the first time in recent memory we have come back really refreshed. Now it is time to get back to the work of God in the church. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At Lent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

This morning we begin the lenten season with the hope that we will draw near to Christ and reflect on His journey to the cross.

Looking at Lent Selective verses Prayer- For a mighty move of God in our hearts and a calling to be more like Jesus in our lives. Introduction- This morning we sprang forward one hour so that we can enjoy one more hour of sunlight. Everyone seems to like more sunlight but not everyone likes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-19, John 13:3-9, Philippians 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Strong And Courageous--Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 21, 2013

This is a Message addressed to Men and Fathers on overcoming the beast within them to move forward to what God has for them.

Be Strong & Courageous—Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus GNLCC 6/16/13 Joshua 1:1-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men and boys who have made a positive difference in the life of another person. . We can say thank you for your love, for your time, for your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go & Moving Forward

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to let go of our past and move into what God has for us for the future.

Letting Go And Moving Forward GNLCC 1-2-2005 Joshua 1:1-9 Acts 14:8-20 Now most of us in Cleveland know that Lebron James is our star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron is truly an awesome and incredible athlete. Very few people can make the jump from high school to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Genesis 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Church Going Forward

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 16, 2025

In this message I wanted to encourage our church about going and going for the Lord.

Our Church Matthew 16:13-18 Intro. The church was God’s idea, not man’s. He said HE would build it. - It is the Lord that builds the church Psa. 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: - A church built by programs and schemes will not last. - A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 14:23, Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 29:2, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Proud Look

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

The problem with pride it will eventually take you into other sins!!

Proud Look Sept. 9,07 Proverbs 6:17 “No Trespassing” sign in West Texas, with the ranchers name signed in blood red next to the warning: STOP. I know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:17

Denomination: Baptist