Sermons about Pain Of The Past

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

| 11,456 views

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

Oh, For The Good Old Days!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

| 8,647 views

A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Curing Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 447 views

Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.

Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Putting The Past Behind

Spiritual Alzheimer’s

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

| 1,844 views

I want to preach to you about “Spiritual Alzheimer’s”. We hear a great deal today about this dreadful disease called Alzheimer’s Disease.

Illus: They say this is the only disease that has a positive side to it. There are some “good” things that come from Alzheimer’s, such as: • You never have to watch reruns on television • You are always meeting new people • You can hide your own Easter eggs Illus: Three sisters ages 92, 94 and 96 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making Peace With The People In Your Past

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2001

based on 58 ratings

| 3,207 views

How to move toward forgiving those who have hurt you the most over the years.

Forgiveness is hard. When somebody does something that cuts our heart or damages our feelings, it’s difficult to forgive. But the difficulty of forgiveness is exponentially harder when the person we are trying to forgive has been in our life for years. A father or a mother, a brother or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting And Focusing Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 8, 2017

based on 5 ratings

| 21,020 views

Release your past to Christ, both successes and failures. Reach toward your glorious future, living with one foot in eternity as you remember where you’re heading. And daily seek to grow closer to Christ. Make it your daily ambition to know Christ better.

Philippians 3:10-14 Forgetting and Focusing I noticed an odd phenomenon in the military. When people were drawing close to retirement or their discharge date, their whole demeanor changed. They started dragging to formation. Their PT efforts became weakened. Their work grew subpar, or average at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 126 views

A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hurt Dealer Vs. The Hurt Healer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 7,353 views

A spiritual battle rages, Satan will is a dealer of pain and fear if we give into his temptations, God on the other hand, Heals the hurts we have from our past...He can set us free!

The Hurt Dealer vs. the Hurt Healer Pastor Glenn Newton February 20th, 2011 Text: Matthew 12: 22-32 MT 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,857 views

Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Dwell On The Past; Look To The Future

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019

based on 2 ratings

| 23,428 views

When we focus too much on what happened in the past it becomes hard for us to see what God is doing in the present and is leading us in the future.

When I was in the parish, preaching every Sunday, there was usually one of my parishioners that would always come up to me after service and express how that day’s particular sermon seemed like I was speaking directly to them; that the sermon on that given day was addressing something specific ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

based on 1 rating

| 1,091 views

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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Moving Forward: Letting Go Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 2,082 views

This sermon explores facing our past, finding forgiveness in God's mercy, and fostering future growth through the study and application of God's Word. Key

Good morning, dear friends. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can find comfort and community, solace and strength, as we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we gather, I am reminded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27

Topics: Moving Forward, Letting Go, Past

"God's Love – Past Present And Future”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 10, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 7,904 views

Reveals how God has loved us in the past, How He loves us in the present and how He will love us in the future.

“God’s Love – Past Present and Future” February 10, 2009 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

| 6,581 views

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Blessed With The Ability To Forget

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 5,992 views

Blessed with the Ability to Forget

Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17

Denomination: Foursquare

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