Sermons on Forgetting What Is Behind:

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007

Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14, 1 Samuel 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving What Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 24, 2008

Christ followers are insurgents living behind enemy lines in this world. This is not their kingdom. Their citizenship is of another kingdom. In the midst of all the shaking going on, they live their life to make a difference in a world that grows incre

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful What You Wish For Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

We often look forward to eschatological events as wonderful pie-in-the-sky times. While the fulfillment of those events will result in unimaginable blessedness, we cannot forget they are initiated by judgment. Are we ready for how they will arrive?

Be careful what you wish for. 1. Because it might not be what you expect. 2. Because you might not be as ready for it as you think. 3. Because your memory might not be as good as you think it is. 4. Because you might need to do everything you can in the present grace God gives you. AMOS ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27, Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Can I Say?

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019

This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation: An Introduction (Revelation 1:1-4) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 28, 2023

An introduction to Revelation. Not so much a summary of the book, but more an explanation for how I'm planning to read it.

Several months ago, I was having a conversation with my dad about what we should study next. I was debating between several books, and not sure of what I should do next. He encouraged me to pick the study that I thought would be most useful to the church. He has also told me that he would avoid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Don't Leave... Your Marriage Behind Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak.

What Is Marriage, It’s Work 11/19/95 Eccl. 3:1-12 Ephesians 4:20-5:2 Topical One day on the job, the supervisor called John, Dave, and Sam into his office. John had been on the job for 11 years, Dave for 4 and Sam for one year. All three men liked their job and were doing okay at ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008

Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Your Best Behind You Or Ahead Of You?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you?

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you? Some people as well as some churches believe that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010

A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Risen Christ Is Right Behind You

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 17, 2008

In the most difficult times, the risen Jesus is there for you.

Mary is at the entrance of the tomb. She stands in the doorway between the place of the living and the dead. She has been there before – no doubt following the two men who had laid his body there on the Friday. She had come close enough this morning to know that the grave had been disturbed, the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Don't Leave ... Your Kids Behind Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There’s A Story Behind My Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 20, 2021

When you are up against a battle just learn how to lean and trust in God, so that people will know why you praise God the way that you do.

Jesus is used to drawing crowds of people. Wherever he went there were people that pressed their way through the crowd just to see him. Just like the woman with the issue of blood she didn’t want to see or touch anybody else but Jesus, because she knew that if she could just talk with Jesus and if ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 28 The Power Behind Babylon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible" as a guide

STUDY IN REVELATION 28 Vision 3 part II The Power Behind Babylon Revelation 17: 7-18 According to verse 7, Babylon, or false religion is a mystery. How can people claim to follow God and put leaders, governments, states and even rituals above God? How can people claim to follow God and slaughter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them

Contributed by Jason Eastridge on Mar 7, 2003

this message was written to encourage our church, while urging them that they must put their troubles behind them.

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them John 14:1-7 Introduction: Background: John is writing to new Christians and is searching non-Christians. The key purpose of the book of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Win The Race

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness