Sermons on Thinking Ahead:

Strength With No Power

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on Dec 29, 2018

Power. The world puts a lot of value into the word. For us power can mean many things; the amount of influence a person has or the amount of physical capability a person possesses. It can mean how much a vehicle can move or haul, or the ability to influence world politics. It can mean many things.

I know a lot of people who are sports fans. Whether you are a fan of football, baseball, hockey, or soccer. Some people are fans of boxing, although I will admit I am more of a fan of UFC then boxing. And for every person who is a fan of a certain sport, they also have favorite teams and players. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017

Living in an uncertain world requires planning and watchfulness

Matt. 25 : 1 – 13 Television programs have changed in our time. No more well-crafted production with professional actors and actresses, but you can have ordinary people become stars in what has been dubbed reality TV. And so we have the Big Brother Big Sister, Housewives of Atlanta, the Housewives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Challenging Legalism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025

This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11, Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Small Still Voice

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Even in the midst of despair, we can still hear the small, still voice of God.

The Small Still Voice 1 Kings 19:1-18 1. Even great men of faith have moments of doubt and fear A. Elijah had seen God do great things - Stood before Ahab and predicted drought 17:1 - Fed by Ravens and drank from the stream 17:2-6 - Cared for by the widow of Zarephath 17:7-16 - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning Of Life Transformation

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017

A message of encouragement for all who wants to start a new with God.

INTRODUCTION: “Forget the past and start anew!” How many times have you heard this phrase in your life? Maybe you heard it a countless times already. Is this the same with what Apostle Paul said to the Philippians? Let us study how… 12 Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints Sunday - Together We Have A Future

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

Exploring Revelation 21:1-6a we will see how we have a future and what this future looks like

OPENING QUESTION FOR REFLECTION When you think about life…… Is your mind mainly thinking about the past, the present or the future? (Picture of signpost pointing in different directions past, present and future) TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT BEING FUTURE FOCUSSED Quotes about living ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Over The Sunset - A Wedding Message

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This wedding sermon considers the apprehensions a couple may have as they begin their journey together as husband and wife.

Introduction 1. The joy of a wedding day. Celebrating the love a man and a woman have for each other. The culmination of dreams and the beginning of a new family. Like a story book ending in which they ride of into the sunset happily ever after. 2. Questions about what lies ahead. Will they be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Guidance

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 9, 2013

With a blurred, distorted vision of the future, people tend to take a wrong move that would further affect their entire life. Hearken unto the voice of God today!

Divine guidance! Joshua 3:4”Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before." With a blurred, distorted vision of the future, people tend to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer Doom And Gloom

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 4, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus allows all people to be able to know there is hope and there is no-longer doom and gloom when we die.

No longer Doom Gloom 1. The women in the text felt the Doom And Gloom of the week’s happenings • Messiah had been killed in a humiliating death on a cross. • His body had been laid in a cave-like tomb, and a • large stone had been rolled against the door. They were feeling grief over the death ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Victorious Prayer

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

Adrian Rogers: "I have sensed that Twentieth Century Christianity is missing primarily in fervency when it comes to prayer. There’s something about it. And, God can tell when we mean business."

Would you turn to James chapter 4? James chapter 4. We’re continuing our message—or our series of messages—in the book of James. James chapter 4, beginning in verse 1. I’ll wait for, just a moment, until you find it. All right, “From whence come wars and fightings ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Ephesians 6:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce & Remarriage Pt.2: "Except For Adultery” - Matthew 5:31-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 16, 2024

Most of this message is devoted to explaining the meaning of “the exception clause” for divorce (“except for marital unfaithfulness”).

Matthew 5:31-32 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

When God Touches You, Does It Hurt? - Genesis 32-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.”

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.” The seven-year-old girl paused for a moment and she said, “How does God touch ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Fear In Faith Series

Contributed by William Harris on Sep 20, 2014

Facing your fears in faith is what this message is about

Life and Times of Joshua the Son of Nun Learning to Face Fear Good morning family I’m glad you’re here. My prayer as always is that you leave blessed and encouraged for coming. Last week we discussed this idea of what God wants to accomplish as he sends his nation of Sons & ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012

Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: *other