Sermons on Handling The Past:

Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Upward Call

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 15, 2022

With the year 2022 I want to encourage you to turn the page the past and focus on the future and accept the upward call

Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. Illustration – Recently, a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so engrossed by her Facebook page on her smartphone that she walked right off the pier plunging twenty feet into the icy waters of the ocean below. Rescue workers were called and after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Church Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

When a church has a good reputation, much activity and past accomplishment it does not guarantee a spiritually alive church.

George Barna in his book Turnaround Churches, profiles thirty churches that were about to die and made a turnaround. He compares dying churches to the Sears Catalogue. For about 100 years Sears was the symbol of mail order catalogue business. They introduced their mail order catalogue in 1894. For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God. Shaking The Dust Off Our Feet.

Contributed by David Cramer on Feb 7, 2021

Shaking the dust off our feet and moving on in faith. Putting our past behind us and moving forward.

Honoring God. Shaking the dust off our feet. Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Same God – Part 2

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

God's power is unchanging. The same God who performed miracles in the past is still at work today.

THAT SAME GOD – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4a)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

In chapters 1 through 3 we just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Now, when we come to chapter 4, we are about to step off into the future. Chapter 4 and 5 takes us into the very throne room of God, where we can see ourselves and what we will be doing when we get to Heaven. 1) The Judgement Seat of Christ 2) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Also, chapter four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Not Remember? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the importance of remembering what Jesus has done in the past and trusting Him to work in the present and future.

DO YOU NOT REMEMBER? Mark 8:1-21 Have you ever found yourself in a place or a situation that seems oddly familiar but you are fairly certain that you have never been there before? This phenomenon is often referred to as “déjà vu” This is a French phrase that means “seen again”. Yogi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"good News For God's People!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 2, 2022

The pandemic has made the past several months very difficult. To be sure, we all need to be encouraged and strengthened.

Here we look at three things that will strengthen and encourage us. 1. Notice that we have a PRECIOUS new birth. v3 2. Notice that we have a PERMANENT new home. v4 3. Notice that we have a POWERFUL new security. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Look Up Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 11, 2022

Paul transitions from creed to conduct by reminding the Colossians of their position, priorities, past, and God's promises.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:1-4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-10-2022 Where We’ve Been I’ve never actually started a sermon this way before. The verses that we will study today are the hinge verses of Colossians. Every letter or story has a hinge, a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 30, 2023

Paul and the Philippians share a partnership of grace and Gospel for the past ten years and he loves them with the affection of Jesus.

Technicolor Joy A Study in Philippians 1:3-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-30-2-23 The Fellowship of the Ring Four little hobbits with large, hairy feet - Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. Two human men - Boromir and Aragorn, who happens to be the son of the King. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

2026: My Year Of Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 31, 2025

A prophetic declaration that 2026 is a divinely ordained year of progress, increase, and a future that is better, brighter, and greater than the past.

2026: MY YEAR OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:7; Job 8:7; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving Yesterday To Secure Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026

A clarion call to intentionally let go of the past in order to fully embrace God’s future and fulfil destiny.

LEAVING YESTERDAY TO SECURE TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 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, I press toward the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Pain To Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service.

The Bible teaches that our painful experiences can be a catalyst for ministry. In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service. Reason 1: Empathy and Compassion Those who have experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others who are going through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-5

Turning The Page PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to leave their past behind, embrace the future God has planned for them, and continuously grow spiritually.

Good morning, church. Let's take a moment to center ourselves in God's word before we dive into today's sermon. We're going to be exploring Deuteronomy 2:3, a verse that speaks to the importance of leaving our past behind, embracing the future God has set before us, and growing spiritually in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:3

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Focus On Your Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plans for their future, let go of their past, and allow God to guide their steps.

Welcome back to our third week of this fantastic series, “Focus.” I hope you have enjoyed the content just as much as I have throughout the last few weeks. So far, we have sought to lay the foundation for our focus. In week 1, we talked about focusing on the good things in life. There are certain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9

Topics: Future Focus, Divine Guidance, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Focus