Sermons on Let Go Of The Past:

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power Over Satan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Let’s contrast the power & authority of Jesus & of Satan in our lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. One of the great conflicts of life is the conflict over authority. "Who is in charge? Who controls what is going on?" This conflict occurs in the home between parents & children. It occurs between students & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2007

Let’s look at the Bible and see if we can define SIN?

WHAT IS SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pleasing The Father

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2007

An outlined story of the Parable of the Talents. Let’s not become "hole-diggers".

Pleasing the Father. Matthew 25:14-30 > Tonight I want to do something that is a little uncharacteristic of me, I want to tell a story. Actually, this will be the “retelling” of a Bible story. I’ll attempt to tell it with an outline which will make it easier for me to tell, easier for your to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Four Horsemen

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 17, 2020

Let’s see what happens as Jesus opens the first six seals of the mysterious scroll.

Let’s see what happens as Jesus opens the first six seals of the mysterious scroll. 1st Seal - White Horse Revelation 6:1-2 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019

Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Azusa Street Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

Let’s take a look at the roots of the pentecostal movement here in the US...

Lessons From Azusa Street Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Tonight I want to give you a brief overview of the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement within the United States. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Reeds Thrive Without Water?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jan 4, 2003

As we move close to the beginning of a new year, let’s study our plans, our goals, our worldview to make sure they are not reeds. Let’s consider our own lives and make sure that we ourselves are not merely reeds!

CAN REEDS THRIVE WITHOUT WATER? Job 8:11-19 INTRODUCTION ‘A man stopped to chat with a farmer who was erecting a new building. He asked, "What are you putting up?" The farmer replied, "Well, if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed."’ That farmer had put some thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And See Yourself Through God's Eyes - Numbers 13:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I’m not good enough”? Are you allowing fear, self-doubt, and insecurity to whisper louder than the promises of God?

Go! And See Yourself Through God's Eyes - Numbers 13:33 Numbers 13:33 (NLT): “We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak. Next to them we felt like grasshoppers, and that’s what they thought, too!” Introduction Church, let me begin by asking a question that might hit home for many of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33, Exodus 3:14, Judges 6:12, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Colossians 2:15, Romans 10:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 14:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death, Judgment Day, And Hope

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 24, 2014

This past August (Robin Williams) we saw how NOT to grieve. So how shall we?

1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Date At The Pool

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006

Healing is closely tied to faith in what the Lord can and will do from a past experience at a pool.

A Date at the Pool Introduction: John 5:1-15 A. Jesus was going about his business one day 1. I want you to close your eyes for a minute and imagine the scene. 2. Jesus is headed to a feast and along the way he stops at a pool of sick people. 3. Now this is no ordinary pool, but a special place. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2024

The Gospel changes everything. This isn’t just a slogan or a phrase we casually throw around. This is the heartbeat of our faith. The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—radically transforms every aspect of our lives. When we encounter the truth of the Gospel, we are never the same again.

The Gospel Changes Everything Introduction: Today, I want to proclaim a powerful truth: The Gospel changes everything. This isn’t just a slogan or a phrase we casually throw around. This is the heartbeat of our faith. The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—radically transforms every aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, John 3:16, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does Revival Begin? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2021

Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

Prelude Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Traditions without Heart (Mark 7:1-4) Mark 7:1 One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. 2 They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Sarah Laughed"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD to bring His promise(in their life) to past.

BIG IDEA: IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD? REFERENCES: Genesis 17:17 (Abraham fell on his face and laugh); Hebrews 11:11 (Sarah inducted into the Hebrews Hall of Fame because she considered him faithful who had promised); Genesis 3:8 (God visiting Adam and Eve in the cool of the day); Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal