Sermons on Past Successes:

Canceling Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 14, 2003

Finding the ability to leave the past behind.

Canceling our Debts John 8:1-11 In Max Lucado’s book, He Still Moves Stones he writes of this incident we find in John 8:1-11, and he begins with this illustration I’ve used before. But it is so powerful, it is worth using again. Rebecca Thompson fell twice from Fremont Canyon Bridge. She died ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Lies Ahead

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2007

Is there a yardstick for success? How do we measure it what are the gradations? God’s word and God’s will is the clear measure for success. The book of Joshua clearly tells us as a church and individuals how to have spirtual success.

Intro: What does tomorrow hold for Perche? Can we find it in a sliver ball? Is it hidden in a fortune cookie? Can the lucky eight ball tell us? No none of those are very useful. However, God’s word clearly tells us what lies ahead. Joshua chapter one explains that what lies ahead for Perche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Charter Of Covenant: God's Past And Promised Glory - 2 Samuel 7:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

God's 'No' Sparked David's Yes: Discover how a denied dream birthed the ultimate prayer of awe—and why your 'no' could too.

How to Respond to a Promise King David Pt.7 9-13-2009 Summary: David received the promises through the faithfulness of Nathan who did not mind telling every word of a vision that contradicted what he had already said. David also submitted, and that caused gratitude when David meditated on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:17-21

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Road Map For Change

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

LEARNING FROM OUR PAST

A ROADMAP FOR CHANGE JEFF SEAMAN When was the last time you have asked yourself the question of why you come to church? Have you really articulated this lately? Some of you were invited here today, you’re visiting with us, you’ve thought about that today: “What am I doing here? Why am I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And The Future Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 10, 2006

Faith is not about the past but the future

Introduction Listen to these comments…. Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it impossibility--a development that we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Forgetting What Is Behind”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Forget the past and look forward.

“Forgetting What Is Behind” Phil 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,” Intro: One of our problems within our Human Tendencies is the issue on not forgetting. We always seem to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jun 22, 2004

Forsaking the Past and Moving Forward.

Opening: As we sit here this morning, I ask you this one question. Are sitting here pondering the ending to a movie we watched last night or are we focused on what lies ahead. What restaurant are we going to eat lunch at today? I hope I have your complete attention for a few moments this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Go Of The Guilt

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Dealing with our past sins.

Let Go Of The Guilt From Your Past What is the one thing that we all have in common – the one thing that connects each of us? We all have a past, a present and a future. We may not have the specifics exact, but we have these in common. Our past are as different as our futures, but the impact of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting God In Solitude Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God of the past, present and future

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Ex. 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Things Used To Be

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 7, 2025

A sermon to adults on remembering the past

“The way Things Used to Be” 6/8/25 a.m. Isaiah 46 We all like to reminisce a little bit don’t we? You younger folks like to talk about what things were like back in High School, Junior High or Middle School or even Elementary. The older you get the more you like to reminisce because there’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvesting Your Crop Of Thoughts

Contributed by Greg Hess on Aug 18, 2005

The way you think will determine your success or failure

(intro…) Weather you believe you can or can’t you’re absolutely right. Thoughts, conscious and unconscious, are generated on experiences. The thing you choose today will be a memory tomorrow. As that memory fades we tend to filter it through our past experiences to make bad memories better, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Each one of us carries a story shaped by experiences, choices, and circumstances that often explain who we are. However, while our past may provide context, it cannot serve as an excuse for how we live today.

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Introduction As we gather today, we must confront a powerful truth about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:23, 1 Timothy 1:15, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2, Galatians 6:5, Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only By Remembering Our Past Can We Face The Future: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 23, 2023

Set a pattern in your life. Remember the day you received salvation through Jesus Christ. Celebrate that day. Rejoice. Remember the day of your birth, the day God gave you life. Celebrate Christmas, that Jesus was born.

It’s so incredibly important that we remember our history, our heritage, and who we are. If we don’t know who we are, the history of our people, our nation, our faith, our religion, our family, our state, our city, all of these things, then we’re liable to believe anything that we’re fed, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24, Mark 14:1-2, Mark 14:8-9, Mark 14:17-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

"We Ain't Dead Yet!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 21, 2018

We are called to serve God's purpose in our generation until our dying breath.

We’ve been looking to Paul’s summary of the life of King David to learn principles that should guide us in the decisions we make in our life as individuals and as a congregation. We’ve said that we need to live our life serving God’s purpose of seeing His will be done on earth as it is done in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist