Sermons on Bury The Past:

Saving The Skeptic

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 12, 2010

What can be done to reach those who, through their past, personal experiences, are hardened to the Good News of the Gospel

Saving the Skeptic John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer At The Pillar

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

This message is to inspire those who have made some mistakes in the past to get back up and be useful to God.

THE PRAYER AT THE PILLAR TEXT: Judges 16:25-30 Judges 16:25-30 KJV And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Unique Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ’s sacrifice was a once for all event, dealing with His people’s sin past, present and future.

We have already seen from chapters 9 and 10 of Hebrews, quite a few reasons why Christ’s sacrifice was infinitely better than those of OT times. Now let me read 5 verses from these two chapters to you and see if you notice anything. 9:12 He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get The Ashes Off The Altar

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 19, 2007

Often our lives are cluttered by the residue of past experiences, making it difficult for us to receive the full blessings of God.

Text: Numbers 4:13 "And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon..." My brothers and sisters, biblically, the origin of the altar goes clear back to Genesis when Noah built an altar to offer sacrifices after the flood. Genesis 8 & 20 says: "And Noah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 4:13, Ezra 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 5, 2008

It’s time wake up and forget our past, live in the present and plan for our futures with Christ.

It’s Time 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11 I. It’s Time to forget the past a. We have all done stupid thing in our past i. We allow those things to hinder our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: *other

Released And Set Free

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Salvation cuts the strings of sin. It’s time to put the past behind and start living as Jesus Intended.

Released and set Free 2 Corinthians 3:17 A BAZAAR WAS HELD in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

If You Had It To Do All Over Again

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

If you had life to live over again would you make some of the mistakes you made in the past

IF YOU HAD IT TO DO ALL OVER AGAIN II Samuel 12:13-24 Intro: In the reading of the scripture we find Nathan the prophet has rebuked David for his sin. David admitted his sin and begged God to spare his life. The Lord spared David but from here on through the rest of David’s reign was nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Economic Empowerment Part 2: Prosperity With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the second in a series of messages on godly finances, specifically how people move past a poverty mindset to a prosperity mindset.

 I realize that this series makes people nervous  I’ve preached ____ messages and need to bring a balanced diet  I realize these are not heaven or hell issues  But, I want to see you prosper in all ways • You don’t do yourself any favors if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Greater Then Solomon Is Here

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009

Looking past All the Powerful, so called Important people, to see the one who really matters, Christ.

A Greater than Solomon is Here Matthew 12: 38-42 Introduction: A Little history on Solomon: He was the son of David Accession to the throne --- Anointed king before his father’s death His wisdom was a special gift from God. His fame spread abroad over the world. He was great is Wisdom He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

If Only

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2009

An "If Only" attitude keeps us focused and living in the past. We are commanded by Christ to live with and for Him in the present.

John 11: 32 – 44 / If Only . . . Intro: While pulling out of her driveway, Georgene noticed a mangled ball of fur laying in the street. She pulled the car back into the driveway and walked over to discover that her son’s cat had been run over by a car. Not wanting to upset Billie, she decided ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004

The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

“IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Anniversary

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 23, 2008

We remember 9/11 not to dwell on the past but look to the future and remember what this day has taught us.

Deuteronomy 26: 1 – 11 reads, “And it shall be, when you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, that you shall take some of the first of all produce of the ground, which you shall bring from your land that the Lord your God is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rut, Rot Or Revival

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

Sermon titled inspired by a collection of writings and sermons by AW Tozer, used in preperation for revival services this past April.

Intro: You know, in spite of the crazy weather we have had over the last few weeks, I live this time of year. Flowers blooming, longer days, getting to play t-ball with my son and practicing softball with my daughter. Not to mention all of the great sporting events during this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ghost Town Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007

In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt. 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations. Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life. Some of the questions we will get answers to are; 1. Is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal