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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Spring Forward

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,634 views

    There’s a surprising freedom that comes from following God unto the unknown. Enjoy it.

    If you look back on the last 10 to 50 years the amount of change we have experienced in this country is pretty staggering, isn’t it. From propeller planes to space shuttles, from Ozzie and Harriet to Ozzie Osborne, from the Cold War to the War on Terror. But at least we’ve had the same government, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Forward Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 17, 2024
     | 2,097 views

    We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now?

    “Moving Forward” Acts 1:12-14 We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now? Wayne Logan (a preacher friend) said to me once, “I’m going to do what I know to do until I know what to do.” There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,168 views

    Help us to keep moving into the promises of God.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His blessings. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will inspire us, ...read more

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    Forward Together! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,011 views

    This sermon explores the importance of unity, purpose, and overcoming divisions in building a strong, mature body of believers as instructed in Ephesians 4:1-15. Key

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be standing here with you today, in the house of our Lord, ready to unwrap the divine message that He has prepared for us. We are gathered here to open our hearts and minds to His word, to let it seep into our souls, and to let it guide us on the ...read more

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    Going Forward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    This sermon encourages believers to foster faith in Christ, persevere in spiritual challenges, and move forward in fulfilling God's mission for their lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His face and His wisdom. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a familiar passage from the Old Testament, a passage that resonates with the rhythm of our faith ...read more

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    Forward With Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    Abiding in Christ transforms our weariness into fruitful living, as we rest in His love, receive His care, and reflect His life to others.

    Church family, welcome. If your soul feels like a branch after a long summer—tired, tangled, and thirsty—listen in. The Lord is kind, and His words today carry the weight of mercy. He talks to us in pictures we can feel between our fingers: vines and branches, sap and seasons, blossoms and baskets ...read more

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    Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

    Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

    “Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Encouragements To Go Forward

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 544 ratings
     | 70,030 views

    While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

    Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019
     | 5,146 views

    The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

    Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Struggling, But I'm Going To Keep Pushing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    This sermon encourages us to continuously seek God, understand our struggles, progress in our faith, and persistently press forward in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, family! It's so good to see all your smiling faces here today. We're gathered together to dig deep into the Word of God, to find comfort, inspiration, and guidance for our daily lives. You know, sometimes we come across passages that really speak to us, that seem to echo the very ...read more

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    Reach For The Top

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    A great New’s Year Day message. I talk about having Paul’s attitude of forgetting the past and straining towards the future, enjoy!

    Title: Reach For The Top Text: Phil 3:12-14 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This is the time of year, where most people take inventory of there lives and make resolutions to change. Here are the top 10 most popular: 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Moves Forward

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

    The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Move Forward, Not Back

    Contributed by Whitney Morton on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    This sermon examines what we mean by "Holiness Unto the Lord," and examines why we must seek Christ and His Holiness - we must continually move forward lest we fall back.

    Usually, when I get ready to preach, I go to the Common Revised Lexicon to find a scripture passage. Then I look at what others have had to say about that passage of scripture both online and the good old fashioned way of looking things up in books and commentaries. Sometimes a word in the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Failing Forward For God

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    failing correctly...WHEN WE FAIL, GOD IS SOVREIGN, SYMPATHETIC, AND WE ARE STILL SECURE!

    Failing Forward Luke 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION: Faith Healer: on platform at coliseum/said, I have faith that 2 people will be healed/where are you?/man ran down/named Harry [w/ lisp]/can’t talk white [right!]/go behind curtain/another man hobbled down on crutches/named Frank/haven’t walked in 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward In Hope Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,582 views

    The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

    Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran