Sermons on Looking To The Future:

God Is In The Ruins

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 23, 2025

Joel the prophet speaks to Judah letting them know the future looks better than there current situation. Despite ruin that has been encountered. God is not in just blessing but God is also in the ruins.

God is in the Ruins Joel 2:23-32 1. Joel the Prophet speaks to the people • He speaks to a people who have lived through disaster. • They’ve seen the crops fail. They’ve known hunger, loss and fear. • He speaks to them he calls them to rejoice — because restoration is coming. • Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

He Will Do It Again!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 22, 2016

What is possible in each one of our futures? If we are willing to wait on God, it's more like what's not possible in each one of our futures!

He Will do it Again! Isa. 40:31 NKJ But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. But teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait! When I read this verse, the way I take it is that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Body, Pure Heart !

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

Pure body for a guy, to be pure for your future wedding ? What’s God wanting to you ? What is your commitment with your future wife ?

LA PURETE POUR UN GARCON Sujet adressé pour des gars ! Le roman de Tommy Nelson raconte un homme qui a rendu visite à une communauté des personnes qui vivaient à côté d’un fleuve. ¶Comme la soirée approchée, l’homme a été invité à s’asseoir près du fleuve et à apprécier une boisson et puis un dîner ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Faith

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

2009 10 11 St Lukes Title: The Life of Faith Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living At A New Address

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2013

Being a Christian is like living at a new address. A Christian is someone who has moved from the house of sin and death into a new home with Christ. When you live with Christ, you want to show Him your love by doing good works and resisting sin.

Living at a New Address Scripture Reading: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Described

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Announced

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

These things “To Be Announced” are throughout the Bible. In them we can have absolute hope and faith as God’s plan comes to fruition even in an election year.

To Be Announced Isaiah 9:1-7 There are times when people wait anxiously for news because the news can have great consequences for many people. Waiting for the results of a Presidential election for instance. Depending on who wins will determine the fate of the nation. Lately my wife and I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memories

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 9, 2016

The hope of the future is based on the memories of the past, and this hope gives meaning to the present. That way of living will give us hope for the future that is based on the memories of the past and present.

How many of you have memories of things that happened years ago? Memories can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Memories such as those of our families can be good or bad. Memories of loved ones who have died can be good or bad. In the reading we heard from the Book of Joshua a few minutes ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Doing A New Thing.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

From past mercies to present help and future salvation.

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: “remember not” the former things - don’t yearn for what we might ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection D.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Starting To Look At Revelation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020

If we think coronavirus might be God's judgement or a part of 'End Times' then we need to know what God's judgement and 'End Times' look like. We now turn to Revelation. This Reflection provides an introduction.

Today we start on Revelation. However, before diving in I’d like to do a quick introduction. When we start to talk about Revelation we quickly find that there are a lot of different views. The main views are ‘preterist’, ‘historicist’, ‘idealist’ and ‘futurist’. Preterists believe that most of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Daniel 7:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Preview Of Coming Attractions Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus gives us a peak at what the future holds.

If you look all around you, there are signs of what is coming in the days ahead. The leaves are off of the trees, the wind is getting colder, and the sun is setting earlier. If you walk in to Wal-Mart, the shorts are on clearance and the scarves, gloves, shovels, and ice scrapers are in prominent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

4 Times For Joy

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 14, 2016

Having Joy based on the past, future, eternity, and now.

As we lead up to the Easter Season, I want to talk about one of the biggest paradox’s of the Christian faith. You know what a Paradox is, don’t you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002

Possesing the mind of Christ is the key to unity and future glory.

The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Previously, Paul wrote about "The Unity That Produces Joy" (Philippians 2:1-4), in which he described: a. The motivation for having this unity: 1) The consolation in Christ. 2) Comfort of love. 3) Fellowship of the Spirit. 4) Affection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ