Sermons on Uncertain Future:

Homecoming Jubilee

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

There is something just marvelous about homecomings. Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future.

Homecoming 2012 Chester First Baptist Church Introduction: A There is something just marvelous about homecomings. 1 Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future. a Over the last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

The Christian faith focuses on what God did long ago and will do in the future. But an experience of the Holy Spirit is a taste of what God means to us here and now, deep in our hearts.

Today we’ll finish up with the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Because of holidays and our communion schedule we haven’t done the chapter in order. Some weeks ago we started looking at the trinitarian opening of the letter, with Paul’s introduction of God the Father, God the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

"a Seeker Meets The Saviour" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 30, 2021

This sermon deals with the Man Nicodemus as he came to Christ, and Jesus pointing him to a future time three and a half years later when he would see Jesus hanging on a cross.

“A SEEKER MEETS THE SAVIOUR” (Sermon #7 in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 3: 1-21 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 28, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJW8x6WRn1A INTRODUCTION: 1.) Among the phrases we so often hear in the church today are the words: “Seeker”, Seeker ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5-7, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message – Sons Of Korah – Psalm 87 – God Loves Zion (Jerusalem) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022

This wonderful Psalm focusses on Zion, the Lord’s foundation there, and the glorious promises for the future. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Blessing becomes part of the surrounding nations.

MESSAGE – SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 87 – GOD LOVES ZION ZION WILL BE BLESSED IN A COMING DAY Psalm 87:0 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. Psalm 87:1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Psalm 87:2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:23-25, Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 87 - A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah – The Lord Loves The Gates Of Zion The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

This beautiful Psalm speaks of the foundations of Zion as the City of God. The gates are the first thing seen when entering. Glorious prophecies are in this Psalm for the future for Jerusalem and some of the nations. The Names of Jerusalem are explored.

PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH – THE LORD LOVES THE GATES OF ZION THE CITY OF GOD PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH - A SONG Psalm 87 v 1 “His foundation is in the holy mountains.” This abrupt commencement to the Psalm could almost be a title for the Psalm. This is in praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:16-25, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Video Transition: From Wingclips.com - Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell commander of Apollo 13 “finding hope” In the midst of crisis - He talks about how he found his way home when everything went wrong! I used today’s historical story to highlight “How we find hope in times of crisis.” In our clip today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Psalm 62:5-6, Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016

A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Re-Building A Strong Family

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of followers.

Re-Building a Strong Family 1. Galatians. 5:22-26 2. Ephesians.5:21-26 Ps.127 One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26, Ephesians 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is The Point Of Church In My Life?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 17, 2019

So the problem I pray that we solve for someone today or in the near future is this: What is the point in going to church? Why should I care? What's in it for me?

Let us look at five very important points this day. #1 A POSITION FOR RELATIONSHIPS Church was once an important Event They:      Broke bread      Spoke of Christ      Saw wonders and miracles      Impressed their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing A New Year In A Shaky World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 1, 2024

We are facing a New Year, and while that can mean hope for a better future, the past and its troubles casts a shadow over that hope that is hard to ignore. We are living in a shaky world.

Alba 12-31-2023 FACING A NEW YEAR IN A SHAKY WORLD I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Have you ever gone to a scary movie? When I was twelve years old some friends and I walked to a movie theater that was about two miles from our home. The movie was called “Them”. It was not the kind of movie our family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham-Father Of Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2024

Abraham believes in the future which is in the hands of God. He he looked unto God and not unto the situations and surroundings. He became the Father of nations, father of faith and even the father of Jesus.

Theme: Abraham: Father of Nations Text: Genesis 12:1--3   Introduction: The Lord is good, and His love endures forever!!   Today, we will meditate on the great personality of the world History, namely Abraham. I titled it as “The Father of Nations”. This passage has three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist