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  • Grace To Face The Past Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,335 views

    God gives the grace to face the issues and problems of the past

    We all have regrets, according to Dr. Richard Kinnier of Arizona State Univ. The most common regret was not being a better student, not studying more. Other common regrets include not being more assertive, not having more self-discipline, not taking more risks, not spending quality time with ...read more

  • Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
     | 8,926 views

    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

  • Making Peace With Your Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013
     | 8,535 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

  • Moses Faces The Past And The King

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
     | 2,382 views

    Moses faces the past and the king. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Exodus chapter 4 verse 18 to chapter 5 verse 23. Ill: • Why is it that to stop computers, you have to click on "Start"? • Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? • Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food? • Why does the sun lighten our hair, ...read more

  • Facing Your Past With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025
     | 135 views

    How often does God have to wrestle with us, through His word and His Spirit to bring something to our attention? He’ll wrestle with us until we come to the end of ourselves, until we see the issue for what it is, until He is first

    Facing your past with God Genesis 32:1-28 16 March 2025 Last time in our Dust to Life series, we saw how God called Jacob to leave Haran and how Jacob made his peace with his father-in-law Laban. We are in chapter 32 today where Jacob now comes face-to-face with God. Before this happens, however, ...read more

  • Past The Past

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    All the promises of the Bible for God’s people were claimed by pleading the blood

    Past The Past The Bible says come and let us reason together. • There is something we have to reason together so that we are the victorious people we were saved to be. Pleading the blood has been a part of the faith of the old-timers when they experienced attacks from the devil or needed ...read more

  • Leave The Past In The Past

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

    Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

  • Leaving The Past In The Past

    Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 38,222 views

    It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

    Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

  • Facing Yesterday Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Face the problems of your past so you can enjoy living in your tomorrows.

    Intro. We began this series looking at the changes in the life of Jacob from which Joseph would benefit. Jacob, now Israel, became a godly man that trusted the Lord. Joseph would need that example. Then, Life took and Unexpected Turn when Joseph’s brothers sold him. In a few years, though a ...read more

  • Moving Past The Past

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,179 views

    How to get moving again for God when you've been stuck in the past.

    Moving Past the Past Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua 1:2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. I. The Past – “Moses my servant is dead…” A. We can review ...read more

  • Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 51,286 views

    Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

    DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

  • Moving Past Our Past Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 933 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God's forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of moving past our past mistakes and failures, and focusing on the future with faith and anticipation for God's plans.

    Hello, church! We are so glad you have chosen to be with us for worship today. Last weekend we had the joy of celebrating Easter and the fact that Jesus is alive! We are now continuing our sermon series called Made New. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us today. That ...read more

  • Leave Your Past In The Past

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,296 views

    It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

    INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

  • Moving Past Your Past

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,047 views

    To move past your past, seek the presence of Jesus in the present.

    Moving Past Your Past Easter 2024 Mark 16:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2024 How many of you have received “the look” from a parent? I remember getting a lot of them growing up, especially when I was messing around in church, or tormenting my four sisters. While my dad could give “the ...read more

  • Getting Past Your Past

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 419 ratings
     | 53,704 views

    The good news is that we don’t have to be paralyzed by regret, we don’t have to let it rob us of the joy and hope that God has promised us as our birthright in Christ

    In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, a woman who later breaks their engagement because she realizes that he has come to ...read more