Sermons on Not Behind:

Leaving Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Have we left Jesus behind in our lives by being distrated with other things. Are our priorities the same as those of Jesus.

Luke 2:41- 52 - Leaving Jesus Behind View beginning of Home Alone Movie - Parents, have you ever left your children somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? A bit like this mum? Has anyone ever been left somewhere by mistake. As a child, I was left behind at church several times that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Behind The Purpose

Contributed by Craig Poole on Dec 10, 2003

This sermon is designed to help the congregation identify needs and turn them into a vision to demonstrate God’s glory

The Vision Behind the Purpose · As you all know we have been discussing plans for preparing our 2004 Budget. · We want to thank-you for the cooperation that you have shown this far in this new process. Our prayer is that you continue to ask God for guidance as you give some good insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2007

Examining the reality of life on a fallen planet, waking up to the realization that we are living in a war zone - behind enemy lines.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Behind Enemy Lines When I started announcing that I was going to teach on Spiritual Warfare what came to mind for you? Was it prayer, fasting, or maybe worship or some other church type of discipline? Those things are a part of spiritual warfare but they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Mennonite

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.

Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Egypt Behind

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001

Prepare, Don’t Wait, Keep Watch. These three elements of the Passover are commemorated in each of us as we continue to leave Egypt behind.

Paul Harvey tells the story of an old man and the gulls: “It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving The Past Behind

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

Getting over it!

29, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Leaving the Past Behind Introduction: Philippians 4:13-14 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Man Behind Christmas

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Dec 16, 2005

An exploration of the human side of Christ

Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-33

A Look Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God has given us every good and perfect gift...everything we could ever have need of to endure...to face trials and temptations...and to come through to victory...maturity...and one day to receive the crown of life.

A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES JAMES 1:12 18 READ James 1:12 18 James brings us back to the beginning of things again, reminding us of our basic position...that we move forward through trials and tests to maturity. And he goes back to the same truth as an introduction to a new perspective on things. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Leaving The Revival Behind

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 3, 2009

Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to leave hundreds of new believers behind to minister to just one man.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David M. Wilson Pastor David’s email: abimilech@ca.rr.com November 1, 2009 Leaving the Revival Behind Text: Acts 8:26-40 Background: As the persecution of the church intensified ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Leave No One Behind

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

We who are strong, meaning here strong spiritually and doctrinally are obligated to bear the weaknesses of those who are without strength. And not to please ourselves.

When I was coming up with my preaching schedule for these few weeks of Summer I simply asked God to lead me to a few different passages, and they actually came from the little devotional day planners that many of you have. The first is our passage today from Romans 15 and I’m calling it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Jonah: Behind The Story

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 1, 2009

Some scripture can be perplexing if one is not familiar with times in which it is written.

Jonah: Behind the Story by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Timeline 1. Written around 800-750 BC 2. Jeroboam II was the king of Israel. II Kings 14: 25 a. This validates Jonah as a real person. b. Some believe Jonah was a fictional person. 3. Actually occurred ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2012

If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is, Christ has been raised from the dead... and because He lives, we too will live!

Title: The Story Behind the Story Text: Mark 16:1-8 (Matthew 28:1-10 and I Corinthians 15:12-20) Thesis: If Christ has not been raised our faith is useless, but the fact is that Christ has been raised from the dead… and because he lives, we too will live! Introduction Did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behind The Scenes Of The Nativity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of Christmas, all was not calm, all was not bright...

This week we are going to get a behind the scenes look at the Nativity, the Cross, and Life. God is going to pull back the curtain and show us what was really happening in the spirit world that isn’t so evident or obvious to us who live in the physical world. We’re going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Behind The Scenes Of The Crucifixion

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of Jesus' death, there was a war going on...

Today and Thursday, we are going to get a behind the scenes look at the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Listen to these verses from Revelation chapter 12: 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran