Sermons on Straining Toward What Is Ahead:

Are You An Encourager?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007

This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

Shake Off The Dust Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of What Was Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 29, 2025

There is a quiet temptation at the turn of every year: to carry forward the weight of what has already been lived. Regrets, disappointments, unresolved griefs, and even past successes can cling to our hearts like heavy luggage. Yet God’s word through Isaiah is clear and co

Title: Letting Go of What Was Text: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18–19) There is a quiet temptation at the turn of every year: to carry forward the weight of what has already been lived. Regrets, disappointments, unresolved griefs, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2008

To run the race and win the prize, we must get rid of all the distractions

Philippians 3:10-21 May 25, 2008 Running the race. Clip – Eric Liddell falling, getting up to win the race. Paul has given up everything that should have made him proud in life. Why? He had a goal – to attain the resurrection. Resurrection: not life after death, but life after life after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: *other

Goal Line Stands

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Going For The Gold Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 18, 2006

This sermon looks at a main attribute in helping us to live our lives to the best - to run the race that is marked for us and finish well, according to God’s standards.

Going for the Gold in Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro.: A. Wow, did you get to see the Men’s Figure Skating event in this years Olympics? It was quite an event. Many of the lead skaters had great problems doing their jumps. US Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek won the Silver Medal. He persevered so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

"The Greatest Journey Imaginable"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2004

The Christian life is an exciting adventure.

Philippians 3:4b-14 “The Greatest Journey Imaginable” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In yesterday’s newspaper there was a telling story about the power of Christ—to bring Light into a life of darkness—and to turn that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 28, 2009

Nearly 90% of those who make New Years Resolutions rarely see any change or results. The missing element: a LIVING HOPE!

This Could Be the Start of Something Big I Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Charge To The Pastor—keep The End In View Pastor Installation Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024

This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.

Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From 5,000 To 12! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon about Jesus and popularity (Main thought from a Christology class; outline from Jon Johnston's book, Will Evangelicalism Survive It's Own Popularity?)

HoHum: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:66-68. To go from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Same Page

Contributed by John Mehrens on Jun 19, 2014

Seeking to move ahead in UNITY!

On the Same Page! Titus 3 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Gold Medal Living

Contributed by Cyril Keats on Oct 2, 2004

This message is a message on dedicated christian living. 5 essentials for gold medal living; dissatisfaction, devotion, direction, determination & Discipline.

Philippians 3:12-4:1 GOLD MEDAL LIVING. I’m sure many of us here, at one time or another have watched the Olympics on Television. Some of us know who Katrina La-maydion is, but for those who may not know, she is one of Canada’s Gold Medal winners so far this year at the 2002 winter Olympics. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Stepping Into A New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God in helping us shed our old selves and embrace a new life of righteousness and holiness.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord as we seek to draw closer to Him through His word. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds to a passage in Ephesians that speaks to the very core of our Christian walk. As the great preacher Charles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Topics: Forgetting, Stepping Into The New

Talk 2. The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 22, 2022

In the days before his crucifixion Jesus warned his disciples of what lay ahead. Here in Revelation, Jesus warns us of what lies ahead. The Great Tribulation will be painful. But it is a step on the way to a glorious future. Our task will be to remain faithful.

In Revelation 7, John sees ‘a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

encouragement for the year ahead

Don’t Look Back People often get nostalgic around this time of year. As a new year approaches there is something in our hearts and minds which make us reminisce about the past. Just the other night I turned on the radio to hear the 11.55pm news and there was country and western music on. Now, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican