Sermons on Leave The Past:

Godly Forgetfulness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2014

If not left behind us, our pasts, our mistakes and sins are ever in front of us, and we spend our time tripping over or dodging them. God wants us future- focused, not past-ensnared.

The following is a brief homily given during a weekly mid-week event called: "The Feast" at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, Canada. The future is a big mystery. One thing that we all share in this room is a lack of knowledge about what’s going to happen in the future. Often we think of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, For The Good Old Days!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Advance, You Often Have To Leave Something Behind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 21, 2012

Weighed down, wanting to grow, wanting to advance, in life, in your Christian journey, towards holy living? - may be it’s time for a BBQ!

I may have mentioned before that I’m a bit of a magpie, Can I see a show of hands from magpies please, and yes you know the gathers of the random? While I’m talking about being a magpie, the family store is a great place to gather stuff and while I’m talking about the family store I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Scars Remain Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 31, 2022

David set in motion many troubles from his sin with Bathsheba. He is forgiven, but the consequences of sin play out. Not all problems are a result of sin and we don’t usually see such a one to one correlation between our past sin and our problems but it is explicitly clear in King David’s case.

Fairytales are so uplifting. Prince charming rescues the princes and of course they live happily ever after. A lot of traumatic things happened to the princes before prince charming rescued her. The fairytale ending whitewashes the harsh reality of the remaining scars. Everyone has struggles. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 9, 2019

Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. The idea of observing lent is to come very closer to Lord Jesus Christ. Not what you don't eat will not matter but what you leave matters.

Ash Wednesday Follow Me - John 1:43-51 Purpose Lent is a period of fasting and abstinence from meat and repentance contemplating one’s transgressions. The first council of Nicaea in AD 325 brought this tradition. On Ash Wednesday the Ashes made out of the Palm leaves taken in the previous year ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

God's Unfailing Love: Even In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

God took care of Israel for 40 years, even though Israel refused to enter into the promised land. God stayed with them until they all breathed their last breath, like a mother holding her son as he is dying.

God's Unfailing Love: Even in the Wilderness TnT- Prayer - July 8 2025 Nothing demonstrates God's love more than His faithfulness to us in spite of our failures. Israel's wilderness experience shows us that even when fear keeps us from His best, God never abandons I. WHAT FEAR DID Fear ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12, Numbers 13:32-33, Deuteronomy 8:4, Nehemiah 9:21, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of God's Presence

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025

Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Wolf Country PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Encourages believers to face life's challenges with wisdom and harmlessness, drawing strength and hope from the teachings and fellowship of Jesus Christ.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity of spirit and heart to share in the Word of God. We are here to draw closer to our Savior, to learn from His teachings, to find solace in His promises, and to find strength in His presence. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Topics: Christ Promise, Never Leave

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013

This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go Of What Was Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 29, 2025

There is a quiet temptation at the turn of every year: to carry forward the weight of what has already been lived. Regrets, disappointments, unresolved griefs, and even past successes can cling to our hearts like heavy luggage. Yet God’s word through Isaiah is clear and co

Title: Letting Go of What Was Text: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18–19) There is a quiet temptation at the turn of every year: to carry forward the weight of what has already been lived. Regrets, disappointments, unresolved griefs, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 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,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 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,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Three P's Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 23, 2020

If I were to ask you to tell me “the three P’s” that prevent you from taking a do over or returning to God, most of you cannot tell me what they are. These three “P’s” are the ones every Christian should remember.

Introduction This week I want to talk about the three P’s that might be preventing you from taking a do-over or returning to God. We are told in Hosea 14:1 Return, O Israel to your Lord your God. And as I told you in past sermons in this series, you can take out the name “Israel” and replace it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Mistakes: Moving Past Regrets

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon look at how regrets from the past do not have to paralyze our lives. Jesus has the power and authority to remove regrets.

Overcoming Mistakes: Regrets From The Past 7/14/2016 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Luke 7:36-50 We are in part 3 of our series of Overcoming Mistakes. Pastor Kellie showed us the mistakes we can make when we let our desires get our control. Last week Pastor Toby showed us the mistakes we can make ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist