Sermons on Past Trauma:

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

The Inherited Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018

To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2024

The Gospel changes everything. This isn’t just a slogan or a phrase we casually throw around. This is the heartbeat of our faith. The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—radically transforms every aspect of our lives. When we encounter the truth of the Gospel, we are never the same again.

The Gospel Changes Everything Introduction: Today, I want to proclaim a powerful truth: The Gospel changes everything. This isn’t just a slogan or a phrase we casually throw around. This is the heartbeat of our faith. The Gospel—the Good News of Jesus Christ—radically transforms every aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, John 3:16, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 29 - Connected By A Red Cord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 6, 2023

There was one woman, and her entire family who was saved with just a red cord that she used because her faith was accompanied by works. Let’s learn how our faith and works need to go hand in hand.

When we think about being in bondage we must remember that bondages are not only to addictive habits, but there are numerous other areas of our lives we can be held captive to; some of them could be pride, anger, love for money, friendships or certain unhealthy relationships, social media and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1, Psalm 77:14, Joshua 2:21, Joshua 2:12-13, Joshua 2:18, Proverbs 29:25, James 2:17, Joshua 6:20, Psalm 91:7, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:5, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000

The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Crowd To Jesus

Contributed by John Johnson on May 31, 2003

In order to get to Jesus, You have to go past the crowd just like the woman with the issue of blood.

THROUGH THE CROWD TO JESUS There are many miracles of healings recorded in the New Testament that were performed by Jesus. And each is a demonstration of the Master’s power over diseases. Jesus’s miracles imply an exercise of creative power. They are a part of God’s way of authenticating the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Coming Days

Contributed by Henry Maxey on Oct 1, 2004

With all the changes in our nation the past years, how to prepare ourselves and our children to stay with God.

INTRODUCTION: Recently, my grandson had his 16th birthday, my son had his 40th and I had my 69th. I began to think about the changes in this nation of ours in my grandsons 16 years, my sons 40 years and my 69 years. My, dramatic in all areas. From our morals, to crime, to ethics, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go & Moving Forward

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to let go of our past and move into what God has for us for the future.

Letting Go And Moving Forward GNLCC 1-2-2005 Joshua 1:1-9 Acts 14:8-20 Now most of us in Cleveland know that Lebron James is our star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron is truly an awesome and incredible athlete. Very few people can make the jump from high school to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Genesis 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Characters With Suicidal Tendencies

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

How we can be freed from suicidal tendencies using those in the Biblical that past through it.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Jn 10:10 INTRO: I. THOSE THAT COMIITED SUICIDE A. Judas Mt. 27:3-5 1)Withdrawal (a)when you separate - Satan tries to take our 2)Betrayal & hurt those you love the most (a)Jesus had been his best friend & brother 3)Didn’t know how to say:”I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

Has God Been Faithful?

Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002

A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Break Free And Get To Your Destiny

Contributed by Patrice Kelly on Nov 9, 2006

This sermon talks about letting go of the past and pushing forward to the destiny that God is calling you to.

Press – to act on with steady force, push steadily against, to squeeze 1. Find purpose: If I were to ask everyone in this room today “What is your purpose in life?” I would probably get several different answers. Those answers would be good, but they are all secondary purposes. The question is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Transfiguration - No One Except Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

Anniversary Sunday. There is much to be honoured in our past, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus.

Apprenticing Under The Master (for 95 years! – Anniversary Sunday) February 12, 2006 Mark 9:2-13 The Transfiguration – “No One Except Jesus” 95 Years! Wow! This church began as a prayer meeting in a house on Ellis Ave in 1908. On February 12th in 1911 Swansea Baptist Church had its first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: *other

God's Secret Revealed Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003

God’s wisdom, which for ages past had been a secret/mystery is now revealed to man.

God’s Secret Revealed 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 INTRODUCTION Illustration: The congregation’s new minister was asked to teach a boy’s Sunday School class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to find out how much they knew about the bible. After asking a few simple questions like, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ