Sermons about Straining Forward

The Lord's Supper Points Us Forward To That Day Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2006

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This sermon looks at the conclusion of the institution of the Lord’s Supper - which Jesus connects the disciples to the promise of drinking the fruit of the vine with Him on "that day."

April 13, 2006 Matthew 26:26-30 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

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BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Our Treasures In Order To Move Forward

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

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Christ has given us certain treasures that we are to maximize in order to move forward in our faith.

In this “The Parable of the Householder,” Jesus compares believers to “masters of the household.” The Lord wants us to recognize that He has placed us ‘in charge’ of our divinely-designed destiny. We are the masters of the ‘treasurers’ He has given us. Yes, God has granted us rich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Backward Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 27, 2009

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Love Jesus and love what He loves.

TWO STEPS FORWARD, THREE STEPS BACKWARD Revelation 2.1-7 S: First Love C: Love God, Love Others Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: LOVE JESUS AND LOVE WHAT HE LOVES. CV: “We wholeheartedly worship the everlasting God.” Outline borrowed from John MacArthur I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stop & Consider: Looking Forward-Projections Of Promise. Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 23, 2005

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#2 of 3 New Years teachings. Geared to help your listeners to reflect on what God has done in their lives and to dream about what God might do in the future.

Welcome to 2006. It’s A New Year. A time for New Year Resolutions Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions... 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop & Consider: Looking Forward: Dreaming With God Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 6, 2006

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#3 of 3 New Years teachings. Geared to help your listeners to reflect on what God has done in their lives and to dream about what God might do in the future.

Welcome to 2006. It’s A New Year. A time for New Year Resolutions Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions... 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012

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Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of Our Congregation - Forward Steps 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

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This is the second week of our Stewardship Series 2009. It is based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand." We can step out boldly knowing the God will always walk beside us. This sermon uses the "one body" illustration to bring us to

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-- whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-- and we were all given the one Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forward In Faith 3: Freedom To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

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In the Bible the book of Galatians is all about Spiritual freedom, the freedom that is ours in Christ. The freedom that we receive when we, by faith, enter into a real relationship with God.

2013 02 24 ASH AM FREEDOM IN FAITH We have already spent sometime this morning looking at Freedom. So let me ask some questions: How much do you value your freedom? What does your freedom allow you to do? Are you free to do whatever you want? Although we live in a country that promotes Freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 14 - Stand Still And Move Forward! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

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Sometimes God says to me "Get on with it! That’s when you will see My deliverance! Get moving! Do something with your faith, don’t just stand there!" and then the way opens up, and the waters part, the impossible happens and the enemy is defeated.

Exodus 14 - Stand Still and Move Forward! Exodus 14 speaks about the miracle of the division of the Red Sea. I was wondering why would Pharaoh want to go after Israel after all that he had been through. You would think that he would know by now that it was an exercise that would only produce ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now That You Know…moving Forward

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2015

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Once we begin to grow and mature in our faith, what is next? How do we move forward as a believer?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: May 21, 2015 Date Preached: May 24, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Spiritual Growth Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 (ESV) Title: Now That You Know…Moving Forward Focus Question: Now that I have my foundation, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Move Forward In Life?

Contributed by David Cramer on Feb 16, 2020

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A message about following Him no matter what...

How do I move forward in life? Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a New Way Forward"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018

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A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

“A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

When It’s Time To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

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When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021

When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021 Intro: I am so glad that you’ve chosen to join today. This is a unique and exciting week for us a community. Today we have begun gathering in person again. And I want to say to each of you in this livestream...you are just as much a part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Best Foot Forward, Every Time

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

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Sermon encouraging this church family to give careful attention to the heart we project to non-believers

Showed video here - man on the street interviews about the world's impressions of Christians We’ll talk about that video in a little bit. For a few weeks now we’ve been talking about our vision as a church... Today, I get to wrap this up by talking about making CCC a place that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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