Sermons on Looking Back:

Backing The Wrong Horse

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 18, 2004

Caiaphas wasn’t necessarily a bad guy, he was just misguided.

Backing the Wrong Horse A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Return Back To The Vision

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Returning to the vision God has given us.

Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, 2 "Thus says Cyrus king ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

To The Distant Country And Back

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007

The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

“There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Back

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

A sermon presenting some of the implications of Jesus' resurrection.

Luke 24:36-49 Walking through a department store, I saw a set of stylized crosses designed to be displayed on your walls. None of these seven crosses resembled the original, nor did they remind me of other crosses popular in Christian art, the Coptic or Celtic cross, for example. While they might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Way Back Into Love

Contributed by Je Layugan on Feb 15, 2021

Relationship can be very complicated. Family members hate each other, siblings rival, friends unfriend each other, lovers quarrel. Christians are not exempted of these realities.  In any relationships, the key is to find your way back into love.

# LOVE IS A PRIORITY, NOT AN ACCESSORY 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 If I speak (our words) in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers (when you operate in what God has given you), and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Colossians 3:14, Genesis 29:20, John 21:15-17, 1 John 4:16, Hosea 3:1, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Week 1: Back At It Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2021

A two week series about coming getting back into the grove of church and ministry as we settle back into the school routine

Note: Basic idea for message came from Ministry Pass' sermon series Back at It. Title: Back at It Theme: To show the importance of getting back into the routine of church and ministry. Text: John 21:1 – 7; Genesis 11, 12 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to John 21. I would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Changing Look

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to seek out and reflect the Glory of God.

A Life Changing Look Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 12:37, Exodus 32:11-14, 31-32, Exodus 33:18, 20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7 October 17, 2004 (Exo 33:12-16 NIV) Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Look

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

Thise sermon deal with the need for Christians to make seeking the face of God thier top priority in life.

A Life Changing Look Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 12:37, Exodus 32:11-14, 31-32, Exodus 33:18, 20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7 October 17, 2004 (Exo 33:12-16 NIV) Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Back To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 6, 2012

The restoration of joy in David's life.

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?!" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Scripture Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon is part of a series called "Back to the Basics" and focuses on the importance of reading and meditating on the Bible as a fundamental practice of faith.

Welcome church! Today we’re going to continue our 4-week series called, Back to the Basics. It’s a series about the basics...the foundations of our faith. And, if you were with us last week you’ll recall that we began with the practice of consistent and bold prayer. Our journey continues today with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Topics: Scripture Reading, Faith Foundations, Kingdom Living

Sermon Series: Back To The Basics

Keep The Smile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores the transformative power of a joyful heart and a cheerful face, as guided by the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, to seek wisdom from the Word, and to encourage one another in faith. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Proverbs, a book filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22

Topics: Get Back Smile

The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: The Glory Is Back

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

The glory of God, which was manifested among Moses and the Israelites and in the person of Jesus, now rests inside you and me.

I. Reminders of His glory “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son