Sermons on Unknown Future:

In Christ - You Can Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

In a world full of irritations Paul calls us to a response of gentleness. This gentleness comes because “The Lord is Near” – he has the future sorted and He walks with us moment by moment to that future.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 4:5 In Christ - You can be Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. You find yourself saying that a lot as a parent. Your younger one is patting a kitten. Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last - (Exodus Part 5) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 5, 2018

The Israelites walk into the desert - directed by God. God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds the day. Focus on graduation.

Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens To Us After Die?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

“What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

"Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007

Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

Grandparents: Faithful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 18, 2001

Grandparents leave a legacy that impacts Grandchildren and future generations in either a Godly way or sadly in an ungodly way.

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful Greatgrandchildren Tonight we are beginning our series on Family Relationships and I want to begin with Grandparents because I talked about Fathers, not too very long ago. How many of you in here are grandparents? Do you think your life will have any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 5:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traveling With Trust Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real believer can trust Gods purposes without knowing why he acts in some ways. (Part 4 "Passing Life’s Tests - the ’why’ test)

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART IV - Traveling with Trust - The “Why?” Test. Hebrews 11:17-19 INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes, “Suspicion enters the door through which love and trust exit.” You know when I read the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how God asked Abraham to slay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

"Three Keys To Contentment”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Today we’re going to class together. Those of you who were blessed enough to be here today will soon admit that it’s a class every man, woman and child needs to take.

Biblical Text: Psalm 37:1-9, 25 A Psalm of David Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don’t Miss The New Thing: Following Jesus Into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 1, 2026

We are a people who love our memories. But discipleship is never about camping in yesterday. Discipleship is about following Jesus—and Jesus always walks forwards.

Don’t Miss the New Thing: Following Jesus into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads of Memory and Movement Church, we are a people who love our memories. We frame them, revisit them, and sometimes—if we are honest—we live in them. Past victories. Past failures. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:39-40, John 14:6, Romans 6:4, John 7:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under God's Wings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 7, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Psalms 91 so that we might rejoice and find comfort in the truth that God offers divine protection to any Christian who seeks shelter under His wings!

Under God’s Wings Psalms 91 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” In the face of the “fleeting and frequently challenging nature of human existence,” one fraught with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dreamer's Dilemma" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Life is often unfair...the faith response

“The Dreamer’s Dilemma” Genesis 37 Pastor Bob Leroe Introduction: What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. In spite of everything he suffered, Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Congregational

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Many Are Afraid And What We See In Herod's Fear

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

We are to worship not fear Christ

Many Are Afraid and what we see in Herod’s Fear Jesus is to be “feared” and esteemed, but we should never be afraid of Him or the change He wants to bring in our lives and to our world. Fear could be given as F-False, E-Evidence, A-Appearing, R-Real. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Crown Jewel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

When searching for a lost coin (lost person) the Lord gets to work! He lights a lamp and sweeps the house, like using a fine-tooth comb. The lost coin is like a jewel in a wedding headdress. We are to Jesus as a crown jewel!

I wish to begin our message by first reading through tonight’s parable, and then we’ll take a closer look after I share a brief introduction. Let’s all stand at this time in honor of the reading of God’s Word: 8 What woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist