Sermons on Freedom From The Past:

Lessons From The Past Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control.

Introduction: Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control. It is daily taking seriously the reality that without Jesus I would be hopelessly lost. It is daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On From The Past

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Philippians 3:12-14.

Moving on from the Past Philippians 3:12-14 September 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: As was made painfully obvious last Sunday, I recently had a birthday. I turned 45 on September 11th. One of the things I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Healing From The Past Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 25, 2021

This is the 4th Devotion in a series entitled, "Building Relationships that Last

Every one of us have been influenced by various factors from our past, and these have shaped our lives. Most of these are from our childhood, and therefore were beyond our control. These include our place of birth, our parents, siblings, extended family, school, society, church and other ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17, Matthew 6:14, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 10:17, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18, John 4:28-30, Philippians 3:13-14, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

A Giant From The Past

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into Canaan, was a very worthy man because he followed the Lord fully (Deuteronomy 1:34-36).

Introduction. There are many Old Testament people that are distinguished by imperfections such as Samson, Solomon, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron. Yet there are a few whose lives were exceptionally godly such as Enoch, Samuel, and Daniel. Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This message talks about the freedom God brings from the things that bind you

Freedom Isaiah 61:1-3 Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the time when the church traditionally looks for the second coming of Christ. The first week, we spoke about expectation and that God wants to do something greater than ever before in your life and the life of this church. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2015

A sermon about allowing Jesus to help you stand up straight and not have to live a stooped over life.

"Freedom" Luke 13:10-17 The woman crippled for 18 years and unable to stand up straight does not ask for healing. Instead, Jesus calls her and sets her free from her disability by laying hands on her. Her response is to stand up straight and start praising God. Over the years, she has become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Leave The Past In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Past The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

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

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2012

WE can enjoy freedom from condemnation in Jesus. Let us see how.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we remember those who have died for our freedoms. We honor them and we thank them for paying the ultimate price for their country. • One of the great things about living in America is our ability to live free! I pray we NEVER let that slip away from us as we become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Famine To Freedom Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 24, 2025

How often has God used circumstances, “Famines” to move us toward healing, repentance, or change?

Last week, we spoke from Genesis 41 - where Joseph—once a slave and prisoner—had been lifted to second in command in the most powerful nation of the world. We know that Pharaoh tried to Egyptianize Joseph: he changed his name, clothed him in royal garments, married him into an Egyptian priestly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Chains Of Your Past

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Many believers struggle with the scars of their past, whether from past sins, hurts, or failures. These chains can prevent them from walking in the freedom and victory that Christ has purchased for them.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF YOUR PAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Philippians 3:13-14; Romans 8:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2012

We can enjoy freedom from fear in a fearful fallen world.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. • She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Religion

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-13

Denomination: *other