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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Get Up Or Give Up?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

    Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Amundson avatar

    Oops I Tried To Get Over On God Series

    Contributed by Ed Amundson on Jul 5, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    Today’s Scripture shows us how Nimrod, a type of Antichrist, unified humanity using all its knowledge, science and resources to establish a city. By the way… Nimrod’s leadership over the people in his day was the exact opposite of what God commanded.

    Today is the first Sunday after the 4th of July. On our church FB page I posted the Declaration of Independence with this comment: “Praise The Lord for providing the founding principles of the United States of America in the Bible. #ournationfromGodsinspiration” That one post caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    The Enemy Of The Past

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    Overcoming the past and moving forward in Christ.

    “The Enemy of the Past” Forgiveness is a trait that all young people need to possess. Sometimes things of the past literally haunt us and change who we are and how we act. Betrayal has become commonplace in today’s world. With Girls/Guys and relationships Broken Promises 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,901 views

    How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

    FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Hanging On To The Past!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    To encourage Christians not to look back on past life

    PP0810 DATE HANGING ON TO THE PAST! Exodus 16:22-31; Luke 9:62. Ex 16:22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses. 23 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Be In The Now

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018
     | 11,700 views

    It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

    BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Hayford Sr. avatar

    A Woman With A Past Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,324 views

    A discussion Jesus had with a Samaritan woman.

    A Woman With A Past Fifth in a series: “Conversations With Christ” John 4:4-19 The text this morning is lengthy, but it important that week look at it in it’s entirety to get the full impact of this conversation a women had with Jesus. So, get close to a Bible and let’s look at it ...read more

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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Pickpocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    Reclaiming our identity in Christ from issues in our past.

    Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Victory Over Fear

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018
     | 10,895 views

    Everyone gets afraid at some point. This message gives us comfort from God.

    VICTORY OVER FEAR Intro: Fear = 396 X in Bible Afraid = 190 X in Bible Be not Afraid = 26 X Greek Definitions of fear and afraid Fear: 1. An agitated feeling aroused by awareness of actual of threatening danger, trouble, etc. ; dread; terror. 2. An uneasy feeling that something may happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Remember The Past Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2023
     | 2,986 views

    Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past is key to navigating difficult seasons. Seeing God’s faithfulness in the past, in our lives, and in the lives of others encourages us that we can trust him in the present and the future.

    INTRODUCTION • How many of us here today believe God is in control? • Can I get an amen? • It is easy to trust that God is in control when things are going well, firing on all cylinders and going the way we wanted and planned. • Praise the Lord when the stars align, and that happens. • What about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Game Is Over Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,885 views

    Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,472 views

    We must forget the things that beset us and reach with newness for the future.

    Php 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Another year soon in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Conquering The Past

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

    No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Christmas Is Over...or Is It?

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    Just because December 25th has come and gone, does it mean that Christmas is over? It isn't over for the Christ-Followers.

    Christmas Is Over…Or Is It? OPEN: Well…….today is the day after Christmas. I found this poem that you might enjoy. 'Twas the Day After Christmas 'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurtin', even the mouse. The toys were all broken, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Past Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

    The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal