Sermons on past mistakes: showing 256-270 of 72,369

Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003

The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28, Psalm 139:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas, Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 13, 2005

Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what

TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Past, Present, And Future Of The Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process that stretches from eternity past to eternity future.

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE BELIEVER Text: Romans 8:28 – 30 Introduction: · V. 28 · Not all things are good, but can be used for our long range good by God, who molds us · Promise only for Christians, “the called” · Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past Self-Indulgence

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 6, 2009

Self-indulgence does not mean denying yourself what you actually need, but meeting needs easily turns into obsession. The way out is service to others.

Whoever first baked Pecan Sandies should be made a saint. I love Pecan Sandies cookies! The taste of crunchy pecans, the texture of shortbread. I don’t care if you are from Georgia and pronounce it pee-kan, I’ll insist that Pecan or pee-kan Sandies are the finest cookie on the market. And so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Past For Freedom In The Future Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 29, 2011

Looks at the past and how it is important to remember God’s work and hand in the founding of America

Remembering the Past for Freedom in the Future Memorial Day 2011 Family Sunday Opening video – Memorial Day – Beamer Films Slide It is Memorial day weekend, a time when we remember those who have fought to protect our country. I would like to recognize those here who have served our country in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Past The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 24, 2011

In God's kindness, we see the light that exposes our sin not as some glaring, off-putting intrusion but as the grace and mercy that it is.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 26, 2011 GETTING PAST THE OFFENSE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 10:40-42 (NIV) 40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. 41 Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Gave, "Past The Hurt"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012

Everything that we enjoy today, every benefit we enjoy from God, we owe to Jesus finished work on Calvary.  Amen!

He Gave Past The Hurt (Easter 2012) Ill. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother.  While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack.  The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dark Past Bright Future

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 17, 2012

With life there comes many challenges and for some there are more challenges than others. Perhaps someone was unwanted at birth, a problems child or born into a family of abuse. There is a opportunity for that person to have a bright future.

Dark Past Bright Future 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Last week in studying the life of Moses we saw how his parents played an important role in his life. Moses was put in an idea environment with all the potentials to produce greatness. Perhaps you did not have parents like Moses or even more so raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ"

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 7, 2013

This is a very well-known story, certainly to Christians, but I'm not sure that Christians really understand the full import to them of this story. We'll not just be touching unbelievers, but we will all be getting a touch, hopefully, from the Spirit of God from this account.

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ" I want us to turn in the Scriptures for our reading just now to Mark's gospel chapter 2. As I have been announcing, I'm going to speak this morning, on the subject of 'Getting Past the Crowd to Christ'. This is a very well-known story, certainly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Present Provision And Past Deliverance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The presentation of the first of the first-fruits as an occasion of Thanksgiving.

PRESENT PROVISION AND PAST DELIVERANCE. Deuteronomy 26:1-11. 1. The One Whom We Worship. It was the LORD their God who was going to bring Israel into the land of their inheritance (Deuteronomy 26:1). It was the LORD their God, not the Canaanites’ Baal, who would give them bountiful harvests ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace With Your Past

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

Jesus brings us peace that passes all understanding; a peace that allows one to sleep well at night and rest in His trust; and making peace with your past is an central part having that rest.

Quotes: “Peace begins with a smile.” -Mother Teresa "He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass." - George Herbert “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” -Mahatma Gandhi “We can never obtain peace in the outer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grasping The Past To Gain The Future Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

How to deal with the past in order to be emotionally healthy.

Grasping the Past to Gain the Future Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 29, 2012 Intro We’re continuing in our series entitled Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in which we began grasping how the Titanic can reflect the nature of our lives… great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011

Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance