Sermons on Leave The Past:

I Want To Leave You With Something PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores the divine promise of Jesus' enduring peace, contrasting it with the fleeting peace of the world, and encourages living in this peace daily.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather here today, in this sacred space, to bask in the glory of God's love and to find solace in His eternal Word. We are here to be fed, to be nurtured, to be comforted, and to be challenged by the truth of the Gospel. We are here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: Peace

Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Things You And I Will Leave Behind

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jan 23, 2009

A SHORT SERMON ON SOME THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND. YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO THIS SERMON.

TITLE 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND (YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO SERMON) TEXT VERSE, JOB 1:21 AND SAID,NAKED CAME I OUT OF MY MOTHER"S WOMB, AND NAKED SHALL I RETURN LORD GAVE,AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY:BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD. OUTLINE, 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

"Jesus Is The High Priest"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018

Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

“Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

Transfigured.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 22, 2023

Sermon about Jesus and three of his Disciples being touch and taught by God.

Sermon Title: Transfigured. Scripture Text: Matthew 17: 1-9 The Passion of Christ is the story of Jesus Christ's arrest, trial and suffering. His Transfiguration took place 40 days before His Passion, so it is always closely tied to the Crucifixion. Six days after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Forward

Contributed by Corey Berti on May 12, 2010

Sometimes we let our circumstances, both good or bad, hold us back from moving in the direction God wants to go...forward.

For weeks now God has put in my spirit…to move forward. Now what that means to me & what it means to you might be 2 different things, but everywhere I look…the concept keeps popping up. It’s what is stirring in me lately, it’s what keeps me going & I don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-18, Exodus 14:1-22

Denomination: *other

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

What Do I Do With My Past? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

In Christ my sin has been judged – past, present, future!

1. What a RELIEF. We are not condemned IN CHRIST! • That’s a great place to be isn’t it? IN CHRIST! Where… Romans 3:24 – We’ve been justified freely. Romans 6:11 – I am dead to sin! It doesn’t have the same strength or power over my life any more! Romans 6:23 – I have eternal life in Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Musty Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 8, 2022

We tenaciously cling to the past causing our minds to be dusty and musty.

Musty Minds – Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: A young high school athlete was a part of a relay race. It involved a group of 4 athletes running around a one mile track with each person stationed at ¼ mile intervals where a baton was passed to the next runner. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Doorway

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012

Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3

Denomination: *other

I Hope, I Hope, I Hope

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2014

Christmas is about hope. The same hope that we see in the children at Christmas is the same hope that Jesus brought with him at his birth.

I Hope, I Hope, I Hope John 3:16,17 Intro: This morning, for just a moment, I am the ghost of Christmas past. I want each and every one of you to think back to a Christmas when you were a small child. For some it will be easy, it was not that long ago. For some of us, it will stretch our memory ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Adrift Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever made bad decisions? I think we all have. Parable of prodigal son Ever make bad decisions? What happens when a prophet of God WON’T speak God’s word? That’s what we are going to look at today in the book of Jonah.

“Adrift” ‘Ready to Soar’ series Jonah January 17, 2021 Bad decisions: , construction fails… Have you ever made bad decisions? I think we all have. Parable of prodigal son What happens when a prophet of God WON’T speak God’s word? That’s what we are going to look at today in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2010

Like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, often He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there.

Genesis 8 – Part 1 - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? I feel as if a flood of memories from the last 10 years is sweeping over me, and like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget To Forget Your Past Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

?u???the past behind and forgetting it is one of the most trying thing for most Christians to do. But Paul encouraged us not just to put our pass life without Christ behind, but also to count it as garbage and above all, as being lost; completely forgo

Watch Night Message 2004 Don’t Forget to Forget You Past Will You Carry Your Old Mess Into the New Year? Or Will There Be A New Beginning? Introduction: Church, are you ready for the New Year? - Are you ready for a fresh new start? - Are you ready to soar with the eagles? - Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational