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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Finding Freedom From Your Past Sins Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 13, 2023
     | 1,694 views

    Based on Psalm 51 - Encouragers hearers to confess & forsake their past sins.

    “FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST SINS” Psalm 51 FBCF – 2/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Freedom is a word that we hold near & dear to our hearts. Many times, the word brings up patriotic feelings of love for our country & gratitude for the men & women who have fought to preserve our freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s In The Past Just Let It Go

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,826 views

    Don’t allow the past to keep you from getting to your destiny

    If you we are ever going to get to where God wants you to be you are going to have to let go of our past. Let me start this message by saying that every Christian has a divine destiny; God has a plan, and a purpose for our lives. One dictionary defines destiny as that which is to happen to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baccalaureate Service 2024

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,439 views

    Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

    Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Choosing The Promise Of The Future Over The Pain Of The Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    We all have a past; and that past will have it's share of failures. However, we must not let that past hinder our possessing the promises of our future.

    Quotes – William (Bill) J. Clinton: “Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” “Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.” “Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Get Pass Your Pain

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on May 5, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,418 views

    We often allow the pain of our past to continue to rule us in our present and predetermine our future. Where you are now is not where you have to stay.

    There exist in this world in which we live a countless number of hurting, injured, abused and dysfunctional people that are living a virtual life of the “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Those of you that are old enough may remember that movie that was released in 1968. The plot was based upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potential Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    We need to be reminded of our past so we can live out our present and future. Here Paul paints a picture of our pre and present condition

    We begin the second chapter of our study in Ephesians with a description of our lives, for those who are believers in Jesus Christ, prior to our acknowledging Him in our lives. I have two main points and several sub-points for us. We begin… 1. Without Christ. Because of the ill fated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Can Learn From The Past (New Year’s Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,613 views

    When President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal with Monica Lewinski, the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal POLITICALLY and PHYSICALLY.

    That is, almost daily he appeared on television, and it seemed like the very serious allegations that were being leveled against him were not phasing him in the slightest. • Some said it was because he is shameless • Others, pundits in Washington, had a different take on it. They said, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born (Again) Free Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 8,527 views

    We were all born in bondage to our sinful nature, but there is something within each one of us that longs to be free from the guilt and shame of our past.

    INTRODUCTION A lot of attention was given to the death of Steve Jobs on October 5. All the attention surrounding his death probably caused most of us to miss the fact that just three days later another American creative genius also died of pancreatic cancer. His name was Roger Williams, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 773 views

    Emphasize the importance of reflecting on our past, turning back to Jesus, and living in a Christ-centered community as we embrace the new things God is doing in our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful and powerful words of the prophet Isaiah, focusing specifically on Isaiah 43:16-21. Our sermon will explore the importance of remembering the past and the mighty acts of God, becoming on fire for Jesus, and living in ...read more

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    It's All Good PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 755 views

    This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

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    The New Year In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19 views

    God lovingly makes us new in Christ, freeing us from our past and inviting us to embrace our true identity as His beloved children.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a storm. Others carry a quiet ache—memories that sting, habits that hang on, hopes that feel thin. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. The God who made galaxies also tends to bruised hearts. He does careful work with what ...read more

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    The Views From The Valley

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 24, 2018
     | 7,596 views

    a message about the last valley we must cross.

    “The Views from the Valley” 2 Timothy 4:9-22 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Musty Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 8, 2022
     | 1,218 views

    We tenaciously cling to the past causing our minds to be dusty and musty.

    Musty Minds – Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: A young high school athlete was a part of a relay race. It involved a group of 4 athletes running around a one mile track with each person stationed at ¼ mile intervals where a baton was passed to the next runner. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Omniscient God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 51,133 views

    This morning, we’re focusing on God’s omniscience ­ He is all-knowing. In classical theology the doctrine of God’s omniscience means that God knows all things, past, present and future, real and potential, and He knows them all at the same time. He not

    Our Omniscient God Many years ago, little Johnny Sylvester was kicked in the head by a horse and doctors were fearful that he might not make it. Johnny told his father, “I wish I could see Babe Ruth hit a homer before I die.” A telegram was sent off to the New York Yankees in St. Louis, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Our Lifetime

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,541 views

    Each one of us has a journey set before us,a journey with which we can draw from the examples of the past for living today.

    Today, as we gather here in this sanctuary, our lives have intersected, our path’s have crossed, somewhere between the lines of Ecc. 3:2 , where there is a time to give birth and a time to die. The intersection is life’s journey, the journey we all take, the roads we travel, the mountains we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal