Sermons on Glorious Past:

Holocaust Memorial Day - Rwanda (Past And Present)

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 1, 2010

A short talk / sermon given at a local school for Holocaust Memorial Day. I was asked to talk about Rwanda, so include reference to my 2007 visit, plus up to date story / testimony. Be encouraged!

Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, drummers, dancers, skilled workers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27

Denomination: Anglican

O God Our Help In Ages Past Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 29, 2014

This sermon follows the first verse of O God Our Help In ages Past

Isaac Watts 1674-1748 - Considered by many the best known of the 800 hymns written by Isaac Watts Isaac Watts is often called the "Father of English hymns" - Some of his hymns in our Hymn Book • O God Our Help • Joy To The World • Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed • When I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015

Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012

Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect The Future

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2013

Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus is a foretaste of how our Lord will impact our lives and will: Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect the Future.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's passages were Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4 - Psalm 119:137-144 - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus ... Just his name is enough to elicit a grin. As children, ... we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2017

Are you fed up with living a mediocre Christian Life? Do you want your days to be different? Do you want to be amazed and surprised as God draws you closer to Him each and every day? Then it's time to follow God's Divine Direction for your life.

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Its a new year, and we have a new preaching theme, Discovering Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Discover YOUR Destiny... Discover OUR Destiny... Maybe your thinking, “Sounds like a nice idea, it would be great to discover and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Deuteronomy 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full - Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty I. Introduction It is a new year. Usually a new year is filled with expectations, resolutions, big plans, and anticipation. But, I also wonder how many would be honest enough to admit that in the back of our minds there is also some fear? I was excited last New ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From Your Past Sins Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 13, 2023

Based on Psalm 51 - Encouragers hearers to confess & forsake their past sins.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST SINS” Psalm 51 FBCF – 2/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Freedom is a word that we hold near & dear to our hearts. Many times, the word brings up patriotic feelings of love for our country & gratitude for the men & women who have fought to preserve our freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:32, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 118:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It’s In The Past Just Let It Go

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 4, 2022

Don’t allow the past to keep you from getting to your destiny

If you we are ever going to get to where God wants you to be you are going to have to let go of our past. Let me start this message by saying that every Christian has a divine destiny; God has a plan, and a purpose for our lives. One dictionary defines destiny as that which is to happen to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

"you Can Forgive The Past"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 25, 2020

Only as we live under the banner of Jesus can racial prejudice disappear. I have copied notes about Rev. Martin Luther King Senior from a sermon by Ray Pritchard. (June 2020) I have included "Steps for Forgiveness" from "Seventy Times Seven" by Robert Hoyer

In Jesus Holy Name June 28, 2020 Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “You Can Forgive The Past” The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal. It was and remains the American dream. We all know it has been applied inconsistently, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 2:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Forget The Past--Reach For What Lies Ahead Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Credentials won't do. Status won't do. Nothing will suffice our deepest spiritual need: to know God and be known by Him. Paul says it's a constant pursuit.

I. Intro: Backstage at the circus, motivational speaker Jim Donovan noticed that the elephants were kept in place by nothing stronger than a thin rope that tied one leg to a stake in the ground. Puzzled, Donovan asked one of the trainers what prevented these powerful animals from just snapping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 Our Past Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2018

This message looks at how Christmas impacts our past

Christmas Eve Stave two the Past As a child he was a voracious reader and his favourite book was The Arabian Nights, which he read over and over again. For a while his family was able to afford to send him to a private school where he flourished, but that was short lived. He was twelve years old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Releasing Past Pain To Embrace A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026

This sermon teaches the necessity of letting go of past pain, disappointments, and regrets to step into the fullness of God’s plan for a greater tomorrow.

RELEASING PAST PAIN TO EMBRACE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13 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.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God