Sermons on Letting Go Of The Past:

Wwjd - Getting Past The Fad

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 28, 2005

Discipleship message inspired by the book, In His Steps, by Charles M. Sheldon.

"WWJD" - Getting Past the Fad Philippians 2:5-11 February 27, 2005 Introduction Next week we start a 5-part series touching the life of Christ to take us through the Lenten and Easter Season. But today I want us to discuss something that’s been on my heart for quite some time, and I referenced ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Past Defines You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 8, 2025

The world says your past defines you—but God says in Christ, you are a new creation. Your identity is not rooted in what you’ve done, but in who He declares you to be.

### **Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 Last week, we began a new series “Lies the World Tells”, where we are for the next several weeks exposing the lies the world wants us to believe, how those lies impact our lives, and the truth we can accept in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing From Past Struggles

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us.

Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, James 5:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Remembering The Past For Freedom In The Future Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 29, 2011

Looks at the past and how it is important to remember God’s work and hand in the founding of America

Remembering the Past for Freedom in the Future Memorial Day 2011 Family Sunday Opening video – Memorial Day – Beamer Films Slide It is Memorial day weekend, a time when we remember those who have fought to protect our country. I would like to recognize those here who have served our country in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break Free And Get To Your Destiny

Contributed by Patrice Kelly on Nov 9, 2006

This sermon talks about letting go of the past and pushing forward to the destiny that God is calling you to.

Press – to act on with steady force, push steadily against, to squeeze 1. Find purpose: If I were to ask everyone in this room today “What is your purpose in life?” I would probably get several different answers. Those answers would be good, but they are all secondary purposes. The question is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Serving Despite Our Past

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 30, 2012

Message focuses on how Satan uses ou past sins to keep us from helping others come out of theirs.

Serving Despite Our Past Scripture: Matthew 7:3; 5; Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11:1-6; 12:1-9; 12-13 Introduction: In my previous message from my series “A Slave for Christ” I shared with you more on the life of Paul and how he chose to sell out to Christ after his conversion. I shared ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ"

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 7, 2013

This is a very well-known story, certainly to Christians, but I'm not sure that Christians really understand the full import to them of this story. We'll not just be touching unbelievers, but we will all be getting a touch, hopefully, from the Spirit of God from this account.

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ" I want us to turn in the Scriptures for our reading just now to Mark's gospel chapter 2. As I have been announcing, I'm going to speak this morning, on the subject of 'Getting Past the Crowd to Christ'. This is a very well-known story, certainly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Get Past The Elementary Stage

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014

To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Your Behind In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 8, 2007

Four choices to make if you’d live in hot pursuit of a God-consumed life.

Philippians 3:13-21 Put Your Behind In The Past Woodlawn Baptist Church January 7, 2007 Introduction Have you ever heard of or taken the time to read the resolutions of the preacher Jonathan Edwards who was made famous in the Great Awakening? Over a period of time, he wrote… 1. Being sensible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 Our Past Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2018

This message looks at how Christmas impacts our past

Christmas Eve Stave two the Past As a child he was a voracious reader and his favourite book was The Arabian Nights, which he read over and over again. For a while his family was able to afford to send him to a private school where he flourished, but that was short lived. He was twelve years old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Peace With Your Past

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

Jesus brings us peace that passes all understanding; a peace that allows one to sleep well at night and rest in His trust; and making peace with your past is an central part having that rest.

Quotes: “Peace begins with a smile.” -Mother Teresa "He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass." - George Herbert “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” -Mahatma Gandhi “We can never obtain peace in the outer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflecting On The Past, Embracing The Future Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 3, 2024

Our scripture sets the stage for a spiritual journey that encourages us to glean insights from the past, comprehend the biblical concept of pressing forward, and eagerly embrace a renewed vision for the coming year.

1. Reflecting on the Lessons of the Past Year: • Acknowledging both victories and challenges. • Extracting wisdom from experiences. • Seeking God's guidance in understanding our journey. 2. Understanding the Biblical Concept of Pressing Forward: • Exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas: Past, Present, Future

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus came to save us, is transforming us today, and will return in glory to take us home forever. Trust Him now.

INTRODUCTION Christmas always pulls us into memory. We can’t help it. Every song, every smell, every blinking light seems to whisper something from yesterday. I have ornaments on my tree that are so old they have seen better decades. Some are handmade, held together by glue and nostalgia. Others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Luke 1:37, John 11:25-26, Matthew 24:30-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Fighting Past Fear To Freedom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 16, 2005

The second in a five part series on healing: focusing on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This message specifically addresses how fear can be a road block to healing and freedom in our lives.

(As with many of my sermons. . .a great deal of the inspiration for this message came from the writings of Max Lucado on this passage.) Introduction - This message was launched with a video from Sermon Spice which addresses fear. It is a dynamic clip that runs just a couple minutes, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan