Sermons on Past Failures:

Memory Of Past Sins

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin that is confessed, repented and forgiven needs to be forgotten. Otherwise, you will be distracted from your mission. God wants to free you from guilt so that you can accomplish your mission and ful

Memory of Past Sins By Greg Johnson April 11, 2007 The devil is full of strategies that will keep followers of Christ from continuing the ministry of Jesus in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. One such strategy is the memory of past sins. We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Past The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Can people go so far in sin that they become virtually incapable of repentance?

PAST THE POINT OF NO RETURN JEREMIAH 14-20 INTRODUCTION: Let’s do a quick review. Look at Jeremiah’s tasks. He has been created by God and called by God. He has been conditioned, positioned and commissioned for his tasks. Look at his travels. He has left his shelter to go to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon From The Prison Of The Past

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2021

Christ sets us free so that we do not need to live under the dark cloud of condemnation from past sins.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forget The Things Of The Past Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a believers are expected to move forward... forget the things of the past and finish the race.

“Forget the Things of the Past” Philippians 3:12-13 (ESV) Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 19, 2009

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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Charismatic

His Sweeping Excellence-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

2 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-II—Hebrews 8:1-13 Attention: A pair of chickens walk into a public library, find the librarian & say, ’Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens want three books, & promptly gives them some.  Without further ado, the chickens walk out. Around midday, the two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-11

Topics: Don't Look Back

Leaving The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 20, 2019

We have a new life and a new identity in Jesus; the old way of living life doesn't matter anymore. We have to be able to leave the past behind, and we need to do three things so that we can accomplish this feat.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • It’s is already that time of the year again, time to make those awesome life-changing New Year’s resolutions. • You know, those heartfelt resolutions that you made about this time last year, you know, the ones that lasted a few days to a few weeks, you know, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Hope In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead.

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth and our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ, you can deal with your past failures and present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead. Peter begins his letter by praising God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Topics: Hope, Overcoming Difficulties

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Past Has No Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

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

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Come Follow Me - Even In Your Failures PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Our failures do not define us, but rather, they are opportunities for growth and deeper faith, and through the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we can rise above them and follow Him with courage and commitment.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to get real about something we've all faced - the sting of failure. Now, failure isn't something we like to talk about, especially in a church setting. We often feel like we have to put on a façade of perfection, but the reality is, we all stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Topics: Following Jesus, Difficult Times