Sermons on Not Behind:

Great Commission In Perfect Execution

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

Evangelism is the great commission of Christ. He executed it perfectly and left behind a legacy for us to follow

Jesus is the perfect role model for the work of evangelism that we can find in the Bible. In modern day’s church, there are so many workshops and training being offered to people to be equipped for the work of evangelism. In Jesus’ day there were no such things available, instead there was only one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Overcoming Life's Delays SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the reasons behind delays in life's journey and offers biblical solutions to overcome them.

Destiny is closely tied to time, and it is the primary target of the devil. Satan doesn't attack you because of your past; he troubles you because of your future. His goal is to delay you, as prolonged delay can lead to destruction. However, it will not be too late for you to overcome this delay ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Topics: God's Role In Hardships, Overcoming Delays

New Clothes/New Life

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004

An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019

The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Fireproof Your Life: Never Leave Your Heritage Behind, Especially In A Fire

Contributed by Michael Catt on Sep 16, 2008

There are eternal truths within Psalm 33 that should cause us to examine where we are as a nation. Are we giving our children the kind of land our forefathers fought to give us?

"Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Unmask the false teaching and the fundamental deception behind Islam. A Muslim lives a life that is destroyed by the power of the Quran.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 2 5. We Must Untangle The Many Islamic Errors From Truth. We need to deal with and clarify 6 major issues… · Muhammad calls himself the last prophet so we need to know how Islam defines and qualifies this title. What is necessary to be considered a prophet? Strong’s Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Left Behind? I don’t think so! A brief Bible Sutdy on the Second Coming of Jesus

A second look at the Second Coming; A BRIEF BIBLE STUDY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; My view: The Pre Wrath View; That Jesus will rapture the Church after the Great Tribulation but before He pours His Wrath out. Thus the Pre Wrath view. Why this view? Could not support any other view with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31, Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001

Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him.

The Gospel of Mark #3: Following Jesus Text: Mark 1:14-20 Thesis: To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him. Introduction: (1) Now, Jesus is ready to start His earthly ministry. (a) He had recently been baptized and had overcome ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Turn Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 21, 2001

God can help us put the hurts of the past behind us, and offer us a bright future

INTRODUCTION A. Introduce you to someone you have never met before - JABEZ 1. As you read through I Chronicles, if you blink you’ll miss him 2. Here is a man who will whet your appetite for the things of the Lord B. Cannot find him in HALL OF FAITH in Heb.11 1. He is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Best Supporting Servants

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 14, 2008

Christians should also acknowledge the workers who work behind the scenes that support the main leaders to succeed.

BEST SUPPORTING SERVANTS Philippians 2:19-30 Who are the significant Christian leaders that you know in the New Testament? Why do you know them? You know them because you remember their personal sacrifices and accomplishments. Oftentimes we only recognize the Christians who are in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2007

What will people remember about you? Why not leave behind a legacy of faith for others to pass on!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What was the memory verse from last week? • What about from 2 weeks ago? • Today I am going to give you a memory verse break. • Today we will be in 2 Timothy 3:14-15. This is not one of the verses I have committed to memory, but it is a good one to remember. Next week’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ