Sermons on thinking ahead: showing 106-120 of 152,763

Think Fast!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020

Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Thinking

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, people have been called heretic, crazy, looney, and many other names all because there is a misunderstanding of concept.

Kingdom Thinking By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Now let me explain this before someone gets the wrong concept. One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Think Bigger Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

Every person, every one of us must have a plan for sadness management.

Every person, every one of us must have a plan for sadness management. Sadness. Sadness comes on a scale. Some things are trivial or minor. I mean, you go to Starbucks and they get your order wrong. You might be sad or disappointed. Or you get on the road and there's traffic, or you have to go ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Think With God Series

Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jan 24, 2024

Most Christians live a life outside processing their thoughts with God's thoughts or his word.

Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you with was in Christ Jesus.” The Holy Spirit through Paul is counseling the church that is in a crisis, their pastor is sick and at the moment they have no pastor. But also Paul is going through a crisis, he is in prison without hopes of coming out. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Think On These Things

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Back, Planning Ahead

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004

In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger! Rough Seas Ahead!

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 3, 2004

Have you ever wondered if you were on course?

*Sitting on the altar is a flashlight turned on with a dark cover over it to keep the light from shining out. Imagine. If you will for a moment, a large merchant ship is out on the ocean. And you are the captain of this ship. The seas start to get a bit rough and it is late at night. No stars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Back And Looking Ahead

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 23, 2014

Brief message for New Year's Eve Devotion: 1. Remember our helpers in the Lord (vs. 3). 2. Rededicate ourselves to the highest love (vs. 3-4). 3. Rejoice in the hope of our life (vs. 3).

Looking Back and Looking Ahead Romans 16:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 31, 2013 (Brief message for New Year's Eve Devotion) *I want to thank you all for being here tonight. I can't think of a better time or a better way for us to reflect on our past and our future as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Goes Ahead Of You Series

Contributed by U Benjamin on Jan 12, 2013

Matt 26.32. Jesus told his disciple “After I have risen I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” and He did! If you ask me, I can tell you, ‘He goes ahead of us’.

Matt 26.32. Jesus told his disciple “After I have risen I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” and He did! If you ask me, I can tell you, ‘He goes ahead of us’. He goes ahead of us to restore us back to our calling: Why was Jesus going to Galilee ahead of His disciples? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Exit To Canaan Just Ahead

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 30, 2009

If God promises something it is already there waiting on us.

Exit to Canaan Just Ahead Genesis 17:7-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Ahead For Our Master

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 7, 2007

Our greatest goal as a church must be to grow. How can we move ahead for our Master? God’s Word gives us 6 great answers in these verses.

Moving Ahead for Our Master Acts 20:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 28, 2007 *This morning I sent out a letter to all of our church families about the great Christmas season we should have this year. It should be one of our best Christmases ever. Of course we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remember What’s Ahead

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 15, 2010

Why did the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? Through Psalm 73 our God brings us comfort and strength as we struggle with this question.

Text: Psalm 73:1-28 Theme: Remember What’s Ahead Season: The Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Date: February 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-What_s-Ahead-Psalm73_1-28.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Inside Info On The Road Ahead

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

We are not an island unto ourselves. The choices we make affect other people! The key is to make the right decision, and that is easier said than done! All of us have experienced that.

Inside Info on the Road Ahead Text: Isaiah 48:17 Decisions! Life is full from early age until death with decision making. Every part of life is filled with having to make decisions. Some are small and some are huge. All of them make a definite impact upon our present and our future as well as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Back To Look Ahead

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Jan 1, 2008

learning and appreciating from past experiences

Looking back to look ahead New Years Eve December 31 2006 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Life-Line for Jesus community Church We may think of the year 2006 as a journey that we all embarked upon at the beginning of the year. As we set out, none of us actually knew for sure that we would complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist