Sermons on straining forward: showing 181-195 of 37,537

This Is No Time For Sleeping

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2022

The Christian life is a walk, it's a run, but never forget... it is a fight, and the warfare is real, and we get tired, but we cannot go to sleep. A sleeping saint is a powerless saint and is no threat to the devil.

1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. [6] Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. [7] For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9, Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Who Sanctifies

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 24, 2023

We are sanctified (set apart) on our Way Forward by the Lord, M'Kaddesh

I’ve been using the parallel between Israel leaving Egypt, to our departure from the UMC, and their entrance into the Promised Land, as our joining the GMC. Not to identify the UMC with the Egyptian slavery, or the GMC with the Promised land, but as a means of comparing our Way Forward between the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23, James 2:14-24

Denomination: Other

Jacob’s Ladder

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

On the ladder there are the messengers of God who were traveling up and down, between heaven and earth. They were delivering the people petitions to God in heaven, and they were bringing God’s answers back down to help the people of the earth.  

Genesis 28:12-15 By Pastor J.W.T. Spies   The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, dishonesty, conspiracy and animosity. Esau despised his birthright, and sold it to brother Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting What Lies Behind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Encourage us to let go of our past, strive for a future in Christ, and live in the hope and righteousness that comes from faith in Him.

Good morning, family! As we gather this fine Sunday morning, we're going to dig into a challenging yet uplifting passage from the book of Philippians. I'm reminded of a quote from Oswald Chambers, "Leave the broken, irreversible past in God’s hands, and step out into the invincible future with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Topics: Forgetting, Pressing Forward

Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:9

Topics: Moving Forward, Christ

Now Is The Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Emphasize the urgency of acting now in unity and faith, especially in challenging times, rather than falling into complacency.

Good morning, Church family. As we gather here today, let's take to heart the words of the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. "For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Topics: Moving Forward, Urgency

Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving Forward, Urgency

Do Not Confuse Movement With Progress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon encourages spiritual growth and progress in Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeking eternal sustenance and keeping our focus on Jesus, our Bread of Life. Key

Good morning, Church family! It's a real joy to see you all here today. There's a certain warmth that fills the room when we gather together to worship and share God's word. Today, we're going to talk about something that's near and dear to all of our hearts, whether we realize it or not. We're ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Moving Forward, Christ

Unpacking

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 30, 2022

Sermon about the importance of leaving yesterday behind and moving forward in Christ.

Unpacking Introduction Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022. You have prayed and sought God. 2021 had a full suitcase. It was packed full. Bursting at the seams. The past three years have been so full, its hard to tell how they could have held more. The Jan. 6 attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"wave Walkers" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This message deals with the account of Jesus and Peter as they walked on the water

THE WAVE WALKERS (Message 15 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:16-21 (also Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:47-53) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 2, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/pv4KeckAs7w INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we looked at the feeding of the 5,000, and the events of that the next ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:47-53, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 seek series using Philippians as a guide.

Never Give In Philippians 3:12-4:1 November 26, 2023 You may not know this about Winston Churchill, but he struggled in school. Churchill failed the 6th grade and had to take a math class over 3 times. He couldn’t get into certain colleges because of poor grades and he failed the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Marching Orders

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message encourages the believer to move forward in the direction God is leading!

I. "AND THE LORD SAID UNTO MOSES, WHEREFORE CRIEST THOU UNTO ME? SPEAK UNTO THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL, THAT THEY GO FORWARD" A. The message of our text is contained in the simplest word - "Go forward" 1. This command came at a time when Israel was hemmed in from all sides making any movement ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-7, Exodus 14:6-12, Philippians 3:13, Acts 7:39, Nehemiah 9:17, Numbers 14:4, Genesis 19:26, Luke 17:32, John 6:66, Luke 9:62, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 28:20, Exodus 14:19-31, 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 28:18, Hebrews 12:1-9, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 14:28-29, 1 Peter 2:2, Romans 8:28-29, 2 Peter 3:13, Hebrews 11:14-16, Genesis 1:2, Proverbs 4:18, Exodus 14:15, Hebrews 11:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The 110m Hurdles

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003

Don’t stop after clearing a hurdle. Keep going till you finish the race.

The 110M Hurdles Does anyone here make out these little “To-Do” lists? You know, we’re busy people and we have so many things going on that we can’t remember them all and we need to make a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Call Aunt Jane, laundry, pick up Billy at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran