Sermons on Onward Looking:

Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2011

Jesus was thankful: 1. for the Father’s revelation (Matt 11:25-26). 2. for the Father’s resources (Matt 26:26-28). 3. for His relationship with the Father (John 11:39-42).

Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart Matt 11:25-26, Matt 26:26-28, John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 20, 2011 *In 2009, Mary and I got to go to my 40th high school reunion. One of the best parts of that trip back to Georgia was eating breakfast with Gary & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Christ-Follower Look Like?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Examines what true discipleship is supposed to look like.

WHAT DOES A CHRISTIAN LOOK LIKE? 2 12 This past Wednesday, many across our country and others, went to their local churches to have ashes placed on their foreheads, as a sign of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period that many “give-up” something in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Fruit Is God Looking For?

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 20, 2012

We are called in Scripture to be IN the world but no OF the world. Christians are to be separate and when the world is at its’ worst, we are to be at our best…

Luke 6:43,44NLT "A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. 44 A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thornbushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. Let’s look at some fruit that want you and me to produce… 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Look Like Much

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 1, 2010

In our text this morning we can identify and understand the significance of Being in God’s Will. Those on the outside looking in can’t possibly understand what it is that God is doing. When we consider the movement of God in this place through the lense

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Perfected Praise Worship Center Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, May 30, 2010 TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE MUCH SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 30:34-43 What an exciting time to be a part of this Ministry and experience what God is doing for us. I pray that we enjoy the moment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven "What Does Heaven Look Like" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2011

A description of heaven and why do we desire to stay on earth more than be with the Lord in heaven. Joy will not come till we are ready to leave everything behind.

So what does heaven look like? Revelation 21:15-27 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

What Does God's Love Look Like? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2012

If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to way, what would you say - and to whom?

“Questions About God: What Does God’s Love Look Like?” 1 Jn. 2:3-5; 3:1-3, 16-20; 4:7-21 If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to say, what would you say -- and to whom? A man named Christopher Morley posited that “every telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 3, 2015

Paul takes a look around as he gives his last testimony.

An outline from the book The Bumps Are What You Climb On "Three Important Looks" by Warren Wiersbe pg 17 1980 THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can't Be Good! A Look At Depravity Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 7, 2015

"In my flesh is no good thing," says Paul. Most of us have found this to be true from our experience. All will, eventually.

Let's deal with the subject of human Depravity, and in this discussion, its opposite, namely free will. So how can free will be the opposite of depravity? Remember we said above that the corruption of the human race extends to all areas of a person’s life, and one of those areas is the will. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Real Faith Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 17, 2013

Abraham did a lot of things as a response to God’s communicated will but only one thing made him righteous in God’s presence. He was justified by FAITH Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. 4:3

WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? Romans 4:16-25 Guiness Book of World Records: Sports facts, longest mustache, fingernails, hair Heaviest person: 1069 pounds, buried in piano box Tallest: 8’ 11” 37AA shoe Woman: 7’ 7” Thomas and Elizabeth Morgan(UK) were married for 81 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

What A Willing Servant Of The Lord Looks Like Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 20, 2013

Paul exemplified a willingness to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, the principles of which apply to us in lesser but still important ways.

What A Willing Servant of the Lord Looks Like (Colossians 1:24-29) 1. Mary received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity; those that weren't profanity were, to say the least, rude. Mary tried to change the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does A Mature Witness Look Like? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

The maturity of a person can be seen by how well he/she handles the things that happen to them. The one thing that a believer must do is to learn to live above circumstances--to keep our witness for Christ strong and mature.

Have you ever noticed how circumstances often throw people to the ground? The maturity of a person can be seen by how well he/she handles the things that happen to them. The one thing that a believer must do is to learn to live above circumstances--to keep our witness for Christ strong and mature. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Look Forward To (Vs 15-19) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Last message of The Two Witnesses Series, including review of prior Revelation 11 messages

Something To Look Forward To Rev 11:15-19 So far, we have gone through Revelation 11 and discovered: That the measurement of the temple (the rebuilt temple, during the Tribulation period) by John That the city of Jerusalem would be "trodden underfoot" by non-Jews for half the tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

What Do You Look For In God's Purpose? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

What God is trying to do in and with our world

What do you look for in God’s purpose? Text: Eph. 3:10-11 Intro: 1. If you were to describe God’s purpose to someone what would you say? 2. Generally we think of salvation and punishment, heaven and hell 3. Jesus uses various terms and concepts to describe his mission: seek and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Will My Church Look Like In The Future?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2013

A sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 "What Will My Church Look Like in the Future?" With July 4th right around the corner, let's think a little bit about the American Dream. To be sure there have been some wonderful dreams in our nation's history. Our founders had a dream about life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist