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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Wwjd - Getting Past The Fad

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    Discipleship message inspired by the book, In His Steps, by Charles M. Sheldon.

    "WWJD" - Getting Past the Fad Philippians 2:5-11 February 27, 2005 Introduction Next week we start a 5-part series touching the life of Christ to take us through the Lenten and Easter Season. But today I want us to discuss something that’s been on my heart for quite some time, and I referenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Bury The Past Or It Will Bury You!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,582 views

    We believe Jesus forgives, we must let Him. Come and let us cast the problem into the sea of forgetfulness.

    BURY THE PAST, OR IT WILL BURY YOU! GOD FORGIVES, LET HIM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. I HAVE IN MY HAND A FISHING ROD AND A REEL... 1 Peter 5:6 Humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Christmas Past, Present & Future

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    This sermon takes a look at what Christmas was like when Christ was born, the way it is today, and the way it may be in the future uless something changes.

    Title: Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future Text: Matthew 1:18-24 , Luke 2:1-20 Date: 12/9/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: In 1843 Charles Dickens was in dept and needed to make some money as quick as possible to be able to pay off the debt. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Learning From Past Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    A sermon emphasising the importance of learning from past mistakes and sins.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday In Lent Yr C, 14/03/2004 Based on I Cor 10:1-13 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Learning From Past Mistakes” A famous philosopher—I believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Man Without...a Past?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    A man without a Past...that's an impossibility! IS IT? Why is it impossible? Do you believe, "Nothing is impossible with God!" If your answer is yes, then a man without a Past...is possible! Hmmm? That's what i say...Hmmm?

    The man without a past... Does anyone remember the episode of The Andy Griffith show, when a complete stranger came to town? And even though he was a complete stranger, he seem to know everyone's names and everything about everyone. And the fact that he knew everything about everyone, seemed very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Christmas: Past, Present, Future

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 316 views

    Jesus came to save us, is transforming us today, and will return in glory to take us home forever. Trust Him now.

    INTRODUCTION Christmas always pulls us into memory. We can’t help it. Every song, every smell, every blinking light seems to whisper something from yesterday. I have ornaments on my tree that are so old they have seen better decades. Some are handmade, held together by glue and nostalgia. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Past, Present, And Future Of The Believer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process that stretches from eternity past to eternity future.

    THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE BELIEVER Text: Romans 8:28 – 30 Introduction: · V. 28 · Not all things are good, but can be used for our long range good by God, who molds us · Promise only for Christians, “the called” · Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Peace With Your Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
     | 8,947 views

    Jesus brings us peace that passes all understanding; a peace that allows one to sleep well at night and rest in His trust; and making peace with your past is an central part having that rest.

    Quotes: “Peace begins with a smile.” -Mother Teresa "He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass." - George Herbert “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” -Mahatma Gandhi “We can never obtain peace in the outer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Your Past Is A Reference, Not A Residence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 504 views

    Many people allow past mistakes, failures, or even successes to define their identity and limit their potential. Living in the past robs us of present opportunities and blinds us to the new things God wants to do.

    YOUR PAST IS A REFERENCE, NOT A RESIDENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Dark Past Bright Future

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    With life there comes many challenges and for some there are more challenges than others. Perhaps someone was unwanted at birth, a problems child or born into a family of abuse. There is a opportunity for that person to have a bright future.

    Dark Past Bright Future 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Last week in studying the life of Moses we saw how his parents played an important role in his life. Moses was put in an idea environment with all the potentials to produce greatness. Perhaps you did not have parents like Moses or even more so raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Push Past Your Limitations

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2015
     | 8,385 views

    Some of us want rosy terrains with no boulders and terrors! Doesn’t work that way! Push past the hindrances! I said push past!

    Push past your limitations! Philippians 3:13”But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” You know what, I love to read the experiences of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Layton avatar

    Pursued By The Past With Nowhere To Go

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Mar 16, 2026
     | 46 views

    Most of us remember the movie Jaws. What made that movie terrifying wasn’t just the shark — it was the feeling that no matter where they went, that thing kept coming back. Israel knew that feeling.

    Introduction: JAWS: Most of us remember the movie Jaws. What made that movie terrifying wasn’t just the shark — it was the feeling that no matter where they went, that thing kept coming back. It was the fear of something beneath the surface… something behind them… something they couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    God: Past, Present, And Future Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    The Historical books have traditionally been included in the prophetical books because they tell the story of the lessor prophets (i.e. the non-writing prophets). They too point us toward Christ.

    Intro.: There will come times when the place of God in our lives is not as obvious. 1.Oh, I would like to think that I will exhibit perfect faith. 2.I would really like to think that I am the epitome of a faithful believer – which of course I am. 3.NOT! 4.You see, like every believer, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Get Past The Elementary Stage

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014
     | 3,826 views

    To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Christ: Past. Present. Future

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
     | 3,037 views

    Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

    Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational