Sermons on Not Behind:

Saying 'grace' And 'the Second Blessing' Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 28, 2005

Intriguing look at some OT Saints saved in NT days...still looking forward for their Messiah until they realized He was behind them! Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint template.

Saying ‘Grace’ and ‘The Second Blessing’ Acts 19:1-7 It’s very important to understand that the book of Acts is a book of “transition.” It’s a bridge, so to speak, between the OT and the NT. Bridges are a good thing…they help connect things…make new journeys possible. But one thing you never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 6, 2007

This morning I want to discuss the 2nd coming of Jesus. This will be a great day for many Christians and a day of chaos for those left behind. The return of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Bible. The Bible is clear that there is a heaven and a hell, a

Introduction · This morning I want to discuss the 2nd coming of Jesus. This will be a great day for many Christians and a day of chaos for those left behind. · The return of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Bible. · The Bible is clear that there is a heaven and a hell, and the decisions we make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:64

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Crowd Turns

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 6, 2009

Life is good when the masses are behind us but what about when we find our message has fallen out of vogue? What are we to do when the cries turn from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify”?

Dakota Community Church April 5, 2009 When the Crowd Turns John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27

A Common Enemy A Shared Battle

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 8, 2015

Saints let us not take up arms against earthly nations but rather let us fight the unseen enemies who hide behind the nations of the world. We are in a spiritual battle Saints not a temporal one.

A Common Enemy a shared Battle Message: Pastor Mark Aarssen Dear Saints today we gather to pause and reflect on the valiant few who have paid the ultimate price in sacrificing their lives to protect, defend and ensure the freedom of our world from tyranny and oppression. Such valor is an example ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beginning The Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2015

Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act... to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided, selfish and sinful ways, then moving in a new direction of faith and Kingdom living.

Series: 40 Days with Jesus Title: Beginning the Walk with Jesus Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act… to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided and sinful ways and moving in a new direction of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Forgetfulness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2014

If not left behind us, our pasts, our mistakes and sins are ever in front of us, and we spend our time tripping over or dodging them. God wants us future- focused, not past-ensnared.

The following is a brief homily given during a weekly mid-week event called: "The Feast" at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, Canada. The future is a big mystery. One thing that we all share in this room is a lack of knowledge about what’s going to happen in the future. Often we think of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014

We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon, As Manifested In Communism, Al Smith, And Mussolini Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 26, 2015

Yes there is a link, a solidifying background story behind all the major events of world history, and that link is Babylon, now doing business as Rome. There will be other manifestations of Babylon , but for now, we see the influence of Italy's child...

FIFTY-FIVE: THE RISE OF COMMUNISM Following World War I, the attention of the world is directed to Orthodox/Czarist Russia. It must be noted that the Czar and the Orthodox Church are as united as the Holy Roman Emperor and the Catholic Church. They are a mirror image of what is happening in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2013

You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.

1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2023

This morning we look at Matthew 18:21-35 and learn the true meaning behind Forgiveness. Forgiving others is not just a command which Christ gives to us, but something which heals us from bitterness.

The Freedom of Forgiveness (Thanks to Jeff Strite @ Sermon Central for many ideas in this) Our Epistle Lesson begins with Paul thanking God for the Philippians. Their Bishop, Epaphroditus, brought Paul a substantial love offering to help cover his costs while he sat in house arrest in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Let The Son Shine In!!! Series

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022

Even if the sun should disappear behind thick clouds so that we don’t see it for a while, the Apostle Paul tells us about another kind of Son light that shines on us and through us.

Topic: Let the Son Shine in !! Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Yes, there may be lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks covered with ice, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Title: "triumph Found In Humility" Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

The unexpected triumph of Jesus' birth in a humble manger and emphasizes the divine purpose behind this choice. It encourages believers to recognize the small victories in their lives, persevere in faith, and find ultimate triumph through Jesus Christ.

Sermon Title: "Triumph Found in Humility" Introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to stand before you today. Before I begin, I kindly ask that you bow your heads as we seek the Lord's guidance through prayer. Body: The Unexpected Triumph: a. Victory defined: Victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

These Three Things Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

In these sermon we will unpack a very familiar passage in Philippians 3 and discover 2 things that if we embrace and keep striving to live out, this year can be different... forgetting what is behind and pressing on to what is ahead.

These Three Things #ThisYearCouldBeDifferent 700 years before Jesus put on flesh and invaded our planet, GOD breathed the following words through the prophet Isaiah… to a people who… • Had seen better days • Experienced great suffering • Lost hope • In many ways had no one to blame for their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ