Sermons on Unknown Future:

An Outline For 'the Plan For Salvation'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 3, 2023

This outline or list of Scripture references was also written by hand on the lower portion of the paper from which I added the outline for an unknown sermon. This one has a title, and was preached on 2-17-2013 but I have no idea who preached this message or where.

Introduction: This outline or list of Scriptures was written, by hand, on the same slip of paper as the unknown sermon I sent earlier to Sermon Central. This time, in addition to the date, 2-17-13, the writer listed the title, “The Plan for Salvation”. The author and preacher of this message are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Decisive Acts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2009

Habakkuk could face an uncertain future in submissive confidence in God because in the midst of past difficulties & judgments God had brought about deliverance for His people. He trusted God would use whatever the future judgment held to bring about salva

Habakkuk 3:8-15 GOD’S DECISIVE ACTS Habakkuk’s attention is now drawn from the awesome appearance of God to a description of God’s acts on earth. God’s mighty acts and judgments of the past brought about salvation or deliverance for His people. Habakkuk drew from these well springs the faith ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ways To Give People Hope Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Do you wonder why nobody stays in your company or church for very long? Perhaps there is not much hope for the future. Perhaps they cannot see good things in store for them in the future. There is enough negative news around to keep people down, so deci

Six Ways to Give People Hope 1. Make promises and keep them. Every time you break a promise, you erode people’s trust in you. It is very difficult to make people trust you. When people do not trust you, they will not follow you. The whole of Jesus’ ministry was centered around a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2023

A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 1:18-30 October 22, 2023 I’m starting a new series today . . . . and I’m excited about it. It’s only 4 weeks long, which will lead us through Thanksgiving and then advent comes. It’s crazy that we’re talking about Christmas fast approaching. I’m going to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Reach For The Top

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Dec 30, 2004

A great New’s Year Day message. I talk about having Paul’s attitude of forgetting the past and straining towards the future, enjoy!

Title: Reach For The Top Text: Phil 3:12-14 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This is the time of year, where most people take inventory of there lives and make resolutions to change. Here are the top 10 most popular: 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jacob And Joseph Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Nobody in the family but Joseph knew what was going on, and how God had made the salvation of Jacob's family possible by the position God had lead him to possess. Joseph did not need faith at this point, for he had knowledge, but Jacob needed faith, and that is where he was weak.

If the strong-willed child is the greatest challenge for parents, the strong-willed adult is the greatest challenge for God. The greatest obstacle to God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven is the strong stubborn self-will of man. All of the judgments of God through the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-20

James: The Apostle Of Passion Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2018

While a lack of passion leads to spiritual complacency, the wrong kind of passion leads to unholy acts! Today’s sermon is going to focus on the life of Apostle James who learned firsthand that passion is only good when aligned with the will of Christ!

James: The Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you have passion to serve the Lord? You know the kind of passion that is so strong that you cannot and will not contain your desire to serve God no matter what the cost! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Appeal For Compassion

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 1, 2020

This sermon is intended to show how one can cry out and receive mercy from the One who knit, shapes and sustains our very souls!

Appeal for Compassion Psalms 86 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “7 When I am in distress, I call to You, because You answer me.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines distress as “extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.” When faced with unchangeable tribulations ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fall: Reaping What You Have Sown Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to thank God for the harvest one has received, memorize Scripture and ask God to search one's heart so that one might repent and draw nearer to Him!

Spiritual Rhythm Fall: Reaping what You have Sown Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Fall is a glorious time of bringing in the harvest that we had worked so hard for during the other seasons of our lives. “It is a time of thanksgiving, a time to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2025

Esther had the courage to use her position of power to help others, specifically, to save her people, the Jews, from genocide.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever been in a moment when you knew what the right thing to do was—but fear tried to hold you back? • Maybe it was speaking up when someone was being mistreated. • Maybe it was standing for truth when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. • Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Departure From The Ark. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2019

Noah was a man of faith whose name is recorded in Hebrews 11 with those other heroes of faith. He had the faith to walk with God when the people of the world were ignoring and disobeying God.

November 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.8: The Departure from the Ark. Gen. 8:15-22. Genesis 8.15-22 15 And God spake unto Noah, saying, 16 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee. 17 Bring forth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forward, Never Back

Contributed by Alonzo Coombs on Feb 3, 2019

Some people and things in our past seem to have a hold on us. Whatever it may be, our past often intrudes on our present and unduly influences our future.

Some people and things in our past seem to have a hold on us. Maybe it’s guilt from a bad mistake, decision or a wrong we committed on another. Maybe it’s a memory of a wrong or abuse we suffered from someone. Whatever it may be, that part of our past often intrudes on our present and unduly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 19:15-17, Genesis 19:26

The Lord's Return Is A Promise

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

Because Jesus is faithful to His promises, we must be ready for His return.

Beth and I were up in Wisconsin last weekend to help her parents winterize their home. We had a very pleasant drive, especially after purchasing some squeaky cheese curds. When we arrived in Sturgeon Bay, I saw a sign announcing a roundabout ahead and became immediately nervous. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Followers

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 24, 2015

Epiphany 3.. Jesus call to us creates the faith to follow Him. Following Jesus is our faith in action. As followers we are not in charge, and cannot see the future. We follow Christ because we trust Him with our lives now and in His kingdom forever.

Mark 1:14-20 “Faithful Followers” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Faithful Followers” Last week we read in the Gospel of John how Jesus had begun to call his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran