Sermons on Preparing For The Future:

The Future Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What does a forward looking church look like?

The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 9, 2011

I feel absolutely convinced our four thrusts that constitute our vision are God-given, Holy Spirit-inspired ideas! I am convinced these are the pillars needed for us if KCC is to have a strong and vibrate future

“Back to the Future” movie clip! BACK TO THE FUTURE Proverbs 29:18 That was of course the trailer to the 1985 “Back to the Future” movie featuring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. It captures the focus for today. Summertime is, for many, a time of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

God gives his people hope

Hope for the Future Isaiah 40-66 Intro: Something that has characterized all cultures throughout history is the presence of heroes. It seems that in every culture we develop heroes. Whether it be John Wayne, riding out onto the range alone to defeat the bandits, or Luke Skywalker, flying a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Future Joy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002

We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Theology Of The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead

Do you remember how paranoid people were during 1999 as we came up to year 2000? I have with me this morning the box from my filter coffee maker. Looks innocent enough, doesn’t it? But it shows how paranoid everyone was. The coffee maker has a Y2K compliance sticker on it. The sticker says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-12

Denomination: Anglican

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope In The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 24:14, Proverbs 23:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Sound In The Land

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017

Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Jesus, Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 3, 2008

This chapter provides some real contrasts between real and trumped up worship, real belief and real betrayal. It is all a part of preparing Jesus for the cross and preparing us to receive him.

John places Jesus at Ephraim, a village north of Jerusalem. Between the end of chapter 11 and here, Jesus travels back to Galilee, heals the ten lepers (Luke 17), talks to Zacchaeus (Luke 19) in Jericho on his way back to Bethany. It’s only six days until the Passover, and Jesus’ crucifixion. John ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Back To The Future

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

The church, in embracing the constant of time, relives the life of Jesus each year over the course of time. Holy Week is about remembering. Remembering all these events, events that have reminded us of God’s faithfu

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Memory There was a movie released several years ago about a teenage boy named Marty who hung out with an older scientist friend. The scientist had created a time machine out of an old Delorian, and without meaning to, Marty climbed into the Delorian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Investing In The Future

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 31, 2003

Investing in eternity brings dividends today.

February 2, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 18: 18-30 Subject: Following Christ Title: Investing for the Future How many financial wizards are there out there? I don’t know a lot about the stock market or bonds or long- term investment goals. I do know that there are some simple basic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Future

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

We live in a time where the Body of Christ must realize that WE are the hope for the future. The spirit of God dwells within us and we must take it to those who have no hope.

Hope For The Future - I would like to speak this evening on a subject that of all subjects probably defines best what I see this ministry defined as. If somebody where to say, “David, could you very briefly tell me in a sentence what the impact of your ministry would be” it would be the essence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 2, 2003

An uplifting sermon about the future based on a Stephen F. Olford study

FACING THE FUTURE JOSHUA 1:1-9 (Adapted from a Stephen F. Olford study) INTRODUCTION In the first chapter of Joshua, we begin reading about a crisis that has erupted in the lives of the people of Israel. Their longtime leader and spiritual guide, Moses, has died. We need to understand that this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003

Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient pri

Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient priests and people. Zechariah is told to tell ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Foundation For The Future

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist