Sermons about Handling The Past

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

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Each one of us carries a story shaped by experiences, choices, and circumstances that often explain who we are. However, while our past may provide context, it cannot serve as an excuse for how we live today.

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Introduction As we gather today, we must confront a powerful truth about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:23, 1 Timothy 1:15, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2, Galatians 6:5, Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You "Looking For”? (New Years Message)

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

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Looking at the mistakes or weaknesses in the past. Committing to a New Year

WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Disciplines - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2021

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In this final sermon in the series, I recap the past weeks.

Spiritual Disciplines: Conclusion August 29, 2021 Today is the final message on the Spiritual Disciplines series. Amazingly, this is message 18. I was asked if I was serious last week when I said - - America is totally lost!! And my answer is 100% YES! And I fully believe the church is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

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Developing a healthy, scriptural view of one's self enable us to handle life's struggles

DEVELOPING HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (John 15:11) I. THE PROBLEM WITH SUB SELF-ESTEEM. A. Low self-esteem does not equal “humility”. B. Low self-esteem spurns God with feelings of “inferiority”. C. Low self-esteem ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 1 - The Money Thermometer Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

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First in 4-part series about how being a disciple of Jesus means following Him in how we handle "our" money. This one shows how our money handling is an indication of our relationship with Jesus.

Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 1- The Money Thermometer Matthew 19:16-24 March 6, 2011 Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction We’re starting what will be a four-part series on following Jesus with our finances. For our guests today, I just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024

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A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

(Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

"we...will Serve The Lord...he Is Our God"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022

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We will not serve any past or present false gods. We will only serve the past, present, and future true God.

“WE…WILL SERVE THE LORD…HE IS OUR GOD!” (Outline) August 21, 2022 – Pentecost 11 – JOSHUA 24:2a, 14-18 INTRO: Our text presents the choice to serve the Lord or not. The most important choice for our eternal welfare the Lord God has made for us. By grace our loving, heavenly Father has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18, Joshua 24:2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Suffering Servant. God's Plan For Redemption. Isaiah 53

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024

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A message of hope in this dark for our future. Putting the past in the past and moving forward in life with the Lord being the center of it.

The Suffering servant. God's plan for redemption. Lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. Today I will learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Above Anxiety

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

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WE ARE NOT CREATED TO BE ANXIOUS AND BEGIN TO WORRY. ONLY GOD HAS THAT ABILITY TO HANDLE SUCH MATTERS

FRIDAY Living above anxiety Main text: Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourself lest at anytime your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Controlling Your Mouth

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

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COMPLAINING WILL CAUSE YOU MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

TITLE: CONTROLLING YOUR MOUTH TEXT: I THESS. 5:18 INTRO: Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sold Into Slavery - What Some Brothers Will Do Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 17, 2005

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How was Joseph able to handle betrayal and rejection from his brothers?

Sold Into Slavery – What Some Brothers Will Do February 16, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on rejection: Campbell Morgan was one of 150 young men who sought entrance into the ministry in 1888. He passed the doctrinal examinations, but then faced ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Settle Disputes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

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There will be disputes. that is not the important part. How we handle them is what matters.

Galatians 2:1-21 How To Settle Disputes Introduction A. As long as we are human, we will have disputes B. We will have arguments C. We will have disagreements D. There was a small town in Tenn. With a Church whose name was “left foot Baptist” a young seminary student saw the sign and was curious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

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Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

“How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

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An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Biblical Abuse

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

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Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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