Sermons on Looking Forward:

Going To New Heights

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching.

Intro: Today I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching. We have grown weak and weary; the signs of the times have taken a toll on the church we have seen a fallen away of young ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

It Aint Over Until God Says It's Over

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

You might think it's over, but it is not over until God says it's over.

1 It’s Aint Over Until God’s Over 1/15/2012 Sports Illustrated did an article on the 10 greatest comebacks of all time. 10 Elvis Presley, 1968 Following years of making schlocky movies, the King wows fans and critics with an electrifying live 1968 TV special, Elvis on NBC 9 Ludwig ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learn To Sing A New Song

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Apr 15, 2003

Learn to see and live your life in a new way

Psalm 98:1-9 The main idea of this sermon this morning is that it is time for us to break out of our rut and learn to sing a new song with shouts of joy. Some of you are singing the same song that you have sung for years and years – in a rut and you need to break out: key is to learn to sing a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bad Company Of Bad Habits

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 2, 2015

Bad habits can really bring us down. We need to replace them with good habits. This sermon encourages others to do so.

The Bible says we are to confess our sins to one another. Therefore, I am going to confess a sin of mine to you this morning. In fact, it has become a habit. I feel comfortable confessing a habit of mine to you because I suspect that all of us are subject to this habit. The habit of mine is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 26:41, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Finding Your Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

Unpacking

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 30, 2022

Sermon about the importance of leaving yesterday behind and moving forward in Christ.

Unpacking Introduction Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022. You have prayed and sought God. 2021 had a full suitcase. It was packed full. Bursting at the seams. The past three years have been so full, its hard to tell how they could have held more. The Jan. 6 attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On What Is Ahead

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a Christian can concentrate walking towards the direction God has set for us.

“Focus on What is Ahead” Heb. 12:1-2 (God’s Word) Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. 2 We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 7, 2011

There was no way they could restore the temple to its former glory; it would be nothing in comparison to King Solomon’s temple. It is at this point that God began to teach them, it is not about how impressive the Sanctuary is.

TITLE: HOW DOES IT LOOK TO YOU NOW? SCRIPTURE: HAGGAI 2:3-7 Our scripture text this morning is a difficult book to find in the Old Testament. The easiest way to find it is to go to the end of the Old Testament and turn back a couple of books because Haggai is the third book from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope Of The Resurrection.

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 11, 2018

Is this physical Life all there is? Is there something more we can look forward to? Will we see our loved ones again that have passed away? Life makes perfect sense when we understand God's Plan of Salvation and the detailed examples Christ set while walk

Our Hope of the Resurrection -A Funeral Message of Hope- Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, Revelation 21:1-5 So, today, we are here to honor George and we are to do it in a celebration of life. George was a very upbeat and positive person, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other

Making Sense Of God's Delays

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Longing Of The Heart And Soul For God Alone: Message - Psalm 84 – The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

Have you ever had a desire that is so strong you can’t get it out of your mind? You count down the days and then the hours. It is something special you are looking forward to. Then the time of departure arrives and you are so excited Well that is like the experience of this son of Korah.

THE LONGING OF THE HEART AND SOUL FOR GOD ALONE MESSAGE - PSALM 84 – THE SONS OF KORAH Psalm 84:0 For the choir director - on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah PSALM 84 V 1 “How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! Psa 84:2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to describe our resurrected bodies and dispell fears about life after death as well as inspire celebration of our resurrection!

1 Corinthians What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 27, 2003 Intro: A. Colson’s Change In July of 1984 Charles Colson was speaking at a Baptist gathering. He told of his change from being an Episcopalian to becoming a Baptist. He had considered a change ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Park Here

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 19, 2018

If you have ever had a Mountain Top Experience – you have the tendency to want to stay right there. You want to park right there and stay on the Mountain Top.

TITLE: YOU CAN’T PARK HERE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 17:1-8 We attended the State Congress of Christian Education in Tulsa two weeks ago. The classes were very good and the Congress hotel was located downtown, which was very nice as well. As you find in most downtown City hotels the on-site ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020

Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Galatians 6:9, Romans 5:3, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cross The Jordan Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

This terrible river, lying at the bottom of the most spectacular gash upon the surface of the planet Earth, most of its course lying even below the level of the sea, is an astoundingly appropriate symbol of death. But a faith Step changes everything.

Joshua 3 - Crossing the Jordan Promise and the Problems: On the shore of Jordan Israelites were lodging for three days as the Lord told them to do (Joshua 1:11). Now, they saw a rushing river, swollen with spring rains lie in front of them. They would have wondered and discussed “How can we ever ...read more

Denomination: Methodist