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  • James Groce avatar

    Excerpts From The Past

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles.

    EXCERPTS FROM THE PAST The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles. WORLDLY ENTERTAINMENT ROMAN R-RATED ENTERTAINMENT 260-330 AD Lactantius "I am inclined to think that the corrupting influence of the stage is even worse [than that of the arena]. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Past The Pain Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    2nd of 4 on Friendship with God. Forgiveness is a decision that God made to give you and that you can make to give others.

    Getting Past the Pain Reconciliation Dynamic If I have a brand new car with 20 miles on it and park it in the parking lot and you carelessly come driving in and smash into the side of it, doing $8000 damage, you and I are going to have a problem with our relationship! Let’s suppose that just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 8,776 views

    For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

    December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Past The Labels Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

    1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,395 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

    Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Giant From The Past

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022
     | 2,122 views

    Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into Canaan, was a very worthy man because he followed the Lord fully (Deuteronomy 1:34-36).

    Introduction. There are many Old Testament people that are distinguished by imperfections such as Samson, Solomon, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron. Yet there are a few whose lives were exceptionally godly such as Enoch, Samuel, and Daniel. Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking The Barriers Of The Past Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 53,607 views

    Family and others may have placed limitations on us by the things they have or have not done or said. It’s time to break with the past and trust God for the realisation of your dreams.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Learning From The Past

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,014 views

    The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of Past Heretics Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    In this sermon Jude describes the characteristics of past heretics.

    Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 11 today, I want you to notice the characteristics of past heretics. Let’s read Jude 11: 11 Woe to them! For they walked in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Past, Presence And Future Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,185 views

    An exegetical paper on John 14, encouraging a balanced view of experience and evidence in evaluating one’s walk with Christ, especially as it regards the work of the Holy Spirit.

    “Past Presence and Future: Jesus’ Assurances in the Face of His Disciples’ Anxieties in John 14” Introduction In this passage the two most familiar verses (14:6 and 14:12) have often obscured the context, the flow and the purpose of Jesus’ address to His disciples’ concerns. The theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Until The Rain Be Past

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 183 views

    The Spirit’s early rain begins God’s work in us, the latter rain matures it, and Christ’s eternal reign completes it forever.

    Text: Song of Solomon 2:11 — “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.” --- You can almost hear music in that verse. After months of gray skies and cold wind, the bride lifts her face and says, “The winter is past.” It’s the sound of hope. The feel of life returning after ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Eschatology That Pasts The Test Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,296 views

    Many falter when it comes to "end-time" teachings. There is a way you can be certain about how things will end.

    • End-times, the Rapture, The 1000 year reign of Christ, Heaven, Hell, Why are they important? • A fellow skeptic once asked the famous atheist Voltaire if he would speak some words of comfort to a friend who was dying. Voltaire responded, "I don’t think I can do that. The thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,803 views

    Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

    I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Christmas: Past, Present, Future

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 264 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Vision Will Come To Past

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,081 views

    this message was preached at Open arms Ministries of Ybor City, tampa to encourage the saints.

    Baseball In Heaven Two old guys, Abe and Sol, are sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons and talking about baseball, like they do every day. Abe turns to Sol and says, "Do you think there’s baseball in heaven?" Sol thinks about it for a minute and replies, "I don’t know. But let’s make a deal: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational