Sermons on Moving Ahead:

Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 1:31-33, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leave The Past Behind, Focus On What's Next PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing past experiences, living in the present, and moving forward with faith, guided by God's Word and the spirit of perseverance.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, what a joy it is to be gathered here together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord. A place where we can open our hearts, share our burdens, and be uplifted by the Word of God. We find ourselves today at the crossroads of reflection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Involvement, Unity, Teamwork

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The five purposes of every church

The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget It!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2006

As we move into a brand new year we often remember the previous year, but there are things that we would do well to forget.

FORGET IT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s almost gone, not quite but pretty close. By this time tomorrow 2006 will be but a memory and we will be standing on the threshold of a brand new year. Now during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wise Men Visits Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014

This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Burn All Ships"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 2, 2011

A lot of times we can let our past failures dicate our future dreams. This lesson will help to show how we can get out of this rut and become whom God has called us to be.

In the 1500’s there was a commander named Cortes who was trying to conquer the Yucatan Peninsula for its gold. To prevent retreat Cortes ordered his ships to be sent to sea and scuttled so they could not retreat. How where they to get home? They weren’t, they would either win or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

3 Things In Hell That You Should Find In Every Baptist Church!

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

Hindsight is 20/20, and if we would only listen to the spirit of God and do as we are lead to do. If we could hear the crying and gnashing of teeth, and the eternal torment of the souls in hell, surely Holiness-Fire would be in us.

3 Things in Hell that you Should Find in every Baptist Church! Text: Luke 16:19-31. Read entire text, Pray, and then start with v. 23-24: “and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24.And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Converted But Not Changed!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon that goes through the basic step of Spiritual growth, and challenges the saved to move into a deeper walk with God.

Converted But Not Changed! Pastor Glenn Newton March 17, 2002 Acts 1:4-5; 7-9; 2:1-4 This morning’s message is an important one, I’ve been wrestling with it for a while and I Need God’s help this morning to help me deliver it effectively. Let me tell you why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Starting Off Well Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 31, 2008

The Lord slowly moved Saul from enemy of the gospel to Paul, a full-fledged missionary with a message to the Gentiles. How does God move us out into ministry for Him? Learn some lessons from Paul and Barnabas.

As we’ve talked about through our study in the book of Acts, this is the story of the resurrected Jesus, working through his body to bring the gospel into the world. As the effort grows, so the attacks of Satan to thwart it morph and change. It’s like the enemy is trying to find a loophole that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Introduction To Joshua (Part A) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010

Sermon 1 of the series. Joshua is the Acts of the OT. It is the transition. As Acts moved from Gospel foundations to Gospel application and expansion, so Joshua moves from the promise of the land to the taking of the promised land. Joshua marks the end

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part A) Calvary Baptist Church July 13, 2003 Warren Wiersbe reminds us that in the book of Joshua, the children of Israel will receive: 1) A New Leader - This is the Title of our message today. 2) A New Land 3) A New Life A few notes on the book of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

New Year, New Road

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Control Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

Surrendering control of our lives to God leads us to the only freedom we can truly experience. Five part series dealing with "getting ahead" based on Isaiah 55

Control Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 29th, 2007 Intro: Brief recap: Getting Ahead in life. What does it take, what issues are most important to reaching your goals? What is important in setting your goals? Will you be satisfied once you have reached your goals? We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scouting Out The First Step Of Your Vision Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

All that God wants for us is right there in front of us, but if we are not careful, we will forge ahead without the guidance of the Lord and miss out on much of what He has for us.

Scouting out the first step of your vision Joshua 2 Sent our secretly by Joshua the spies were led to Rahab’s house. Two walls somewhere around 12-15 feet high; built houses in between these walls. Why her house? 1. No questions asked (she was a harlot) 2. House was in the wall for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Success Of King David - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010

Learn to be successful by emulating one of the most successful biblical figures of all times - David. In this sermon series we will learn the principles he followed that set him ahead of the pack.

We pick up our sermon on the principles that made David successful. The Bible says of David And he died in a GOOD OLD AGE, FULL OF DAYS, RICHES, and HONOUR: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. 1 Chronicles 29:28 Principle # 5: The Principle of Ministering to Others And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There is no point in forgetting the past and aiming toward the future if one does not do something in the present. Paul says with part of the track behind and part of the track ahead, I press on.

Well over a hundred years ago a young man ran for the legislature in Illinois, and he was badly defeated. He then entered business and failed, and he spent the next 17 years paying off the debts of a worthless partner. He fell in love with a beautiful girl and was engaged to be married. But she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21