Sermons on Leave The Past:

[change] Smelly Socks The Sermon Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012

In a time of rapid change, some explanation, our city is being demolished after a series of devistating earthquakes, fifty percent of the CBD is going. So in this change what can we hold onto what can we be sure of. This is a youth service sermon. Use of

[Change] Smelly Socks the sermon! James 1:16-17. I was born in ward three of Nelson Hospital on the 10th of October 1963. In the same year the tape cassette, something that is pretty much redundant was invented, the Beatles released a single “I want to hold your hand” and on my birthday they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Gods Personal Promises

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2022

We have a great future with our Lord.

GODS PERSONAL PROMISES Joshua1: 1Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward: Letting Go Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores facing our past, finding forgiveness in God's mercy, and fostering future growth through the study and application of God's Word. Key

Good morning, dear friends. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can find comfort and community, solace and strength, as we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather, I am reminded ...read more

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

Topics: Moving Forward, Letting Go, Past

Curing Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.

Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Putting The Past Behind

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist

The Glory Of This House Of This House. Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 6, 2025

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts. My brothers and sisters, we are living in a time when it’s easy to feel like the best moments of our lives have already passed us by. We look ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024

A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 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. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflect On The Past But Get A Vision Of The Future

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2012

Dwelling on the past will put our journey into the future into jeopardy. Focusing on the future, where God is already waiting, will produce victory in life. We need a clearer vision of what lies ahead in order to be truly victorious in Christ.

Reflect on the Past but Get a Vision of the Future Sunday. December 30, 2012 By Rev. James May As I began to put together the Powerpoint presentation for this message, the first picture that I found to use was so very appropriate. It is a picture of the windshield of a car as it is traveling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting Go Of Your Painful Past Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Every Christians is either a pleasure or a pain in the body of Christ, and the key factor that makes the difference is letting go of a painful past.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to set his foot on the moon, but long before that momentous event he was a dreamer. As early as age 2 he fell in love with airplanes, and for the rest of his life that was a focus for him. He made model planes as a child, and at age 14 he got a job at a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Fill This Temple

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2021

There are some in the Christian community that suggest that politics and religion should never work together. Some in the public square that suggest that religious leaders ought to stay out of politics and concern themselves with only the spiritual. But God has the final say on this matter!

In the passage today we take a second look at the people of Israel during the ministry of Haggai the prophet. As we learned last week, 70 years earlier, in the year 586 BC, the Babylonians invaded the Southern Kingdom, destroyed Solomon's beautiful temple in Jerusalem and had taken the people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022

God sees the big picture and God sees our heart.

God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Introduction – It is good to have our online church with us this morning. Pray the Lord speaks clearly to us. Did you ever think about the way God sees us? That is both frightening and comforting at the same time. God sees the heart and knows what is in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Dwell On The Past; Look To The Future

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019

When we focus too much on what happened in the past it becomes hard for us to see what God is doing in the present and is leading us in the future.

When I was in the parish, preaching every Sunday, there was usually one of my parishioners that would always come up to me after service and express how that day’s particular sermon seemed like I was speaking directly to them; that the sermon on that given day was addressing something specific ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Their Story, Our Warning

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025

God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Ways Are Past Finding Out Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025

God’s ways are far beyond our understanding, yet they are always perfect and just. Even in the most confusing and difficult situations, we can trust that He is working everything out for our good.

HIS WAYS ARE PAST FINDING OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 11:33 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 145:17, Ecclesiastes 3:11 INTRODUCTION: The ways of God are often described in Scripture as beyond human understanding. In Romans 11:33, Paul praises ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God