Sermons on Plan Ahead:

Walking With God

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Apr 2, 2011

A plan for how to walk with God.

Walking With God Gen 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Gen 5:24 (KJV) This verse we read today in our Bibles is a short verse. Amongst all the geologies of from Adam where we read "and he died" multiple times it almost seems as if you could pass over this whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 8, 2002

The message of the prophets show us: 1. God has a plan. 2. God has a hopeful plan. 3. God has a complete plan.

A little over two years ago, on March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome was demolished. It was the home of the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, and at times, the SuperSonics. But a Maryland-based company called Controlled Demolition Incorporated (CDI) was hired to do the job of imploding the 25,000 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny II Text: I Sam. 17:20-24 Intro: God has a destiny for each and everyone of us here today. Jer 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) God sets the plan into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Think About Our Plans? (James 4:13-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

We can make plans, but God expects us to be flexible, and willing to set them aside, for Him. We delight in God, living in faithfulness to Him. We don't delight in stuff.

Today, our focus will be on James 4:13-17. One of the interesting things about this passage is that there two pretty different ways of reading it. Both approaches take the verses seriously. Both issue a call, and a challenge, that the church needs to hear. But they differ in what exactly that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – God’s Plan Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

God’s Plan doesn’t automatically happen. People shift responsibility off on God, but we can see from Jesus’ teaching and prayer life that’s not so.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral If you weren’t here, ask someone for notes! We don’t have time for a full recap, but in the previous studies we looked at what is a lost sheep, and why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 9:37-38, John 16:13, Matthew 23:11, Luke 14:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Well, Things Did Not Work Out....so What! God Has A Better Plan!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jan 9, 2007

•Endure to the end! We must look to God to lead and guide us in ALL that we do, say, think, feel, and in all our decisions. We all need help making choices. The best help I know of is found in God. God gave you the power to choose...but we MUST stop put

SERMON: Well, Things Didn’t Work Out? SO WHAT! GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN! Jennifer Mears (12/18/2006) Dominion Harvest Fellowship Church • We must look to God to lead and guide us in ALL that we do, say, think, feel, and in all our decisions. We all need help making choices. The best help I know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36-37

Denomination: *other

The Ambulance Corps

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 16, 2005

We may not all be pioneers called to go ahead of others ~ but we can all be part of the Lord’s Ambulance Corps.

THE AMBULANCE CORPS I am indebted to “Springs in the Valley” by Mrs Charles E. Cowman for both extracts from the daily reading (reworded in parts) and accompanying poem for providing the inspiration for this message. “They Shall Go Hindmost With Their Standards (Numbers 2:31) What though ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

I Believe Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 25, 2002

This message encourages people to move forward in their lives by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. It is a motivational message that encourages people to look ahead with hope.

I Believe Dr. Marty Baker / 15th Anniversary / November 24, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? What if you knew that there was a moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Walk In The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores understanding and living a Spirit-led life, balancing spiritual guidance with daily life, and committing to a Spirit-guided year ahead.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to turn our hearts and minds to the living Word of God. Our focus today is on the beautiful, profound, and life-altering passage from Galatians 5:16, "So I say, walk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Topics: Listen, Spirit

Abundant Life With A Capital "L"

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 19, 2007

God offers us abundant life through our commitment to him. He has committed himself to us. Our job is to commit to him through our prayers, presence, gifts, and service.

Abundant Life with a Capital “L” Luke 9:18-27 November 18, 2007 Today is Thanksgiving Sunday; a day when we stop and intentionally remember how blessed we have been by God. On this coming Thursday, we will do what our American ancestors have done since before we were even a nation: we will feast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming One

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Satan's key tactic is divide and conquer. The church should remain united – focused on the task ahead instead of the trivialities of disagreement.

“Becoming One” John 17:16-23 OPEN In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. Linus asks, “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” Lucy replies, “These five fingers. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"One Nation Under God..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

God, What Should I Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 24, 2013

God already knows what is ahead of you, don’t you think you should listen to Him?

What Has Happened: Johanan warns Gedaliah that the Ammonites have sent Ishmael to kill him. But Gedaliah doesn’t believe him. Johanan offers to go kill Ishmael in secret, (I have a shovel and a alibi, maybe he didn’t say it like that but you get the point ) but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist