Sermons on Leaving The Past Behind:

"Why She Left The Water Pot?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003

Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, John 4:31-54

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Significance Of The Fortune In The Field And The Goodly Pearl?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 6, 2024

Have we counted the cost of servanthood? What are we willing to give for the fortune that God has provided for us?

Jesus oftentimes instructed by using parables or illustrations. Stories, even short ones like these, are a strong method for conveying a major thought or to answer an unavoidable issue. Language or specialized terms probably will not let a thought hit home for a great many people. Associating the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Philippians 3:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Allegory Of The Large Pot March 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

There was a large black pot and it became the focus of the world. Follow what happened as paint was poured into that pot. There are real meanings behind things here, and an analysis of the paint colour. I hope you enjoy this even though it has a serious meaning behind it.

THE ALLEGORY OF THE LARGE POT March 2023 PART 1 A large pot had been constructed and placed on public view. It was beautifully made and glistened in the sun but the pot was empty. No one was quite sure why it was empty. Then one day some people came along with a very large tin of paint. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:12-13, Isaiah 1:18, 2 Kings 5:27, John 19:1-3, Revelation 19:15-16, Genesis 1:11-12, Revelation 8:6-7, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Trust God When You Don’t Like The Changes In Your Life

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Dec 28, 2021

One of the things that we all have been dealing with these past months is change.

No one likes change There are changes in our lives that we will like and there are changes in our lives what we will totally dislike.. A young child goes through many changes just to become an adult and them for many when that point in life happen they seem to be completely unsure of what the next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is There, But Do You Know It? Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the Temple and leave Jerusalem and as the glory left and terrible judgments were going to come down upon the city and all of Judah.

June 8th, 2008 — River of Life Ministries — Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 9 — Jehovah Shammah part one Sermon: God Is There, But Do You Know It? Scripture: Judges 16:20 Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Traveling Companions Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 13, 2006

Believers must be confident in their walk with Jesus because He has promised not to leave or forsake us.

Introduction: For three days the body of Jesus lay in a stone cold tomb. On the Sunday morning after his death, the disciples find that his body is missing. Something inexplicable had happened; something unexplainable. There was some talk that Jesus was alive but they were not quite certain. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

No matter how bad we’d like to, we can’t undo the past. God is all-powerful but there are some things He won’t do. He will not change the past. But he’ll do something even better. Even though He won’t change the past, He will give you a fresh start for th

Do you ever wish you could just start over? Staples has made a fortune with their easy button commercials. It would be nice if there was such a thing as an easy button, but you know what I’d rather have? I’d rather have an undo button. Can you imagine having a button that allowed ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2007

Why did Jesus, the sinless Son of God have to be baptised, when baptism identifies the baptised with sin

Luke 3:21-23 Story: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Anglican

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006

Building the kingdom of God

Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 30, 2006

A Real Deal Christian stops hiding behind reationalizations and blame, is honest before God about their sin and embraces God’s forgiveness.

Forgiven 1 John 1:6-10 ÓOctober 29, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John We are on a mission in our study of 1 John. We are in pursuit of authentic discipleship. Our goal is to become “real deal” followers of Christ. In a world of pretenders, we want to be genuine. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Nailed To The Cross"

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013

GETTING RID OF OUR PAST SIN IS AS EASY AS REMEMBERING THAT JESUS NAILED IT TO HIS CROSS

NAILED TO THE CROSS--Colossians: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life is listening to defeated Christians. We either have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t overcome. Or we have placed so many added restrictions to our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Righteous Impression

Contributed by Greg Tabor on May 8, 2005

This is a Mother’s Day message challenging mothers to leave a righteous impression on their children.

Making a Righteous Impression Mother’s Day Message Ridgeway Assembly of God 5/8/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Two very different Impressions Ahaziah’s Impression “He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly. 2 Chronicles 22:3 ESV It is no doubt ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To A Godly Legacy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 13, 2002

Discover the three keys to breaking sinful generational patterns and leaving a godly legacy

This morning, we will be studying the life of Cain, probably Adam and Eve’s first child. We will learn to break undesirable and sinful generational patterns. You might have heard the cliché, "He is a chip off the old block," usually referring to how the son is like his father. A less often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: *other

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 12, 2003

Zephaniah makes it clear that there is are consequences for the sin of leaving God out of our lives.

TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES “Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the oppressive city! She heeded no voice; she accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the Lord; she did not draw near to her God.” Zephaniah 3:1-2 THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF JERUSALEM IN ZEPHANIAH’S ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-2, Zephaniah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ