Sermons on Leave The Past:

Time For A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

if you're discouraged today because of past regrets or problems that you have had in the past, this is the time to say, “Oh, I'm going to live differently today. I'm going to rely on the joy of the Lord. It's going to be my strength.”

I've entitled this sermon “Time for a Fresh Start.” And you're going to see why. I want you to stand with me while I read the first twelve verses of Nehemiah 8. Would you stand in honor of God's word? I want you to notice as I'm reading the passage how there are similarities ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Memorial To Remember

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 24, 2001

When we live life we must remember that one way or another we’re leaving something to be remembered!

I. Introduction A. Memorial day began in the early 1800’s during the civil war 1. Some began by decorating the graves of the soldiers who had been killed in battle to honor their sacrifice for freedom ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Prompted Jesus To Dowhat He Did

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 13, 2002

Several factors promoted Jesus to leave the Glory of Heaven, take on Human form, suffer and die... What were they?

Intro:It "boggles our mind" to think that Jesus existed in Glory before the foundation of the world, was co-creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, lived a limitless existence with all glory and privilige at His disposal, yet CHOSE to leave all that, come to Earth and Limit himself to the confines ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready For The Enemy

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When Jesus Christ organised His church, He equiped her for battle, He did not leave her powerless.

When the sun rose over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it seemed like the most unlikely place to start a war. The weather was perfect. Light winds. Cool temperatures. Blue skies dotted with puffy clouds. The birds had begun to fill the morning air with the songs given them by their Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Dreams

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We see as God gave big dreams to Joseph, the enemy tried to stop them, but God did not leave Joseph.

BIG DREAMS The Dream of Joseph TEXT: Genesis 37.1-6 INTRODUCTION: God will give us a dream. He has a special plan for your life and want to fulfill His will in you. In August of 1963, Martin Luther King made a famous speech, in which he told them, “I have a dream.” His dream was that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

With Jesus, We Have An Open Invitation

Contributed by Roger Roark on Jun 9, 2007

When we mess up, Jesus is there waiting for us . He leaves an open invitation for us to come an dine with Him.

We have a standing invitation - by Roger Roark John 21:1-19 -(key verse 12 ) John 21:12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Summer time is on us. Barbecues, mowing yards, pool parties, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007

Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is The Giver Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 3, 2005

Jesus does not leave his disciples as orphans. He sends them the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth.

Who Is This Jesus? 15. He is the Giver of the Holy Spirit John 16:1-15 Don Jaques February 26/27, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Jesus does not leave his disciples as orphans. He sends them the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. 1. He convicts people of sin. (John 16:8) Are you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independence Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Peter and John celebrate independance day. Supernatural freedom should inspire us to leave our jails and encourage action.

Independence Day Acts 5 We are continuing our study of Acts; the church is growing - almost exploding. We have two primary teachers, Peter and John. I imagine the others took a turn at telling what they know. They are team teaching in the Colonnade. The apostils, disciples and believers….But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Congregational

Jonah: Avoiding A Legacy Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Jonah, who was called by God, but ultimately leaves a shameful legacy. How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness?

What are the experiences in life that can cause us to become bitter? How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness? 1. When God speaks act first and ask questions later. Jonah 1:1-3 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Risky Christmas

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Dick Webster on May 2, 2004

Christians today have lost the real Christianity of old. We must leave our "religion" and seek the Biblical Truths.

A Form Of Godliness 2 Timothy 3:1-6; 1 Kings18:21 God’s Word is clear - in the end times man will fall away from His Word and law We are told in 2 Timothy and again in Revelation 3 In 1 Kings we also see the indecision of the Israelites Elijah was prophesying and may not have even been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'll Fly Away

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 2, 2003

NOTICE THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LIFTING UP,THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LEAVING, AND THIS FLYING AWAY INVOVES A LANDING.

I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6 In these verses written by David, he is being oppresed by his enemies. He is tried of percution and wicked ways all around him. Thus, in his prayer to God, he says I wish I could fly away to a place of rest, get away from it all. Have you ever felt like that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Two Stage Obedience

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

One of the pitfalls a guy who lives inside his head so much can encounter is not knowing when to leave.

I’m an idea guy. I love ideas. That’s why I love books; they’re full of ideas. I read a lot. I think about things; turning them over in my head like a bread-maker kneads dough. A lot of my life has been spent inside my own head. We live out in the country and we’re real do-it-yourselfers. We build ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007

When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ