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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
     | 2,971 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

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    Choosing The Promise Of The Future Over The Pain Of The Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    We all have a past; and that past will have it's share of failures. However, we must not let that past hinder our possessing the promises of our future.

    Quotes – William (Bill) J. Clinton: “Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” “Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.” “Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Past Present And Futre Of A Child Of God

    Contributed by Alexander John on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    a christian have past history present assurance and a future hope

    The past, present and future of the children of God 1John 3.1-3 John wrote the gospel, the epistles and Revelation. John Focus on fellowship in 1-2 He focus on sonship in 3-5 The term born of god used several times We see three aspects of salvation in these verses. Justification ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Genesis 8 – Part 1 - Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    Like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, often He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there.

    Genesis 8 – Part 1 - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? I feel as if a flood of memories from the last 10 years is sweeping over me, and like Noah I would like to hear the voice of God say “come into the ark” where you’ll be safe. Instead, He is saying “GO OUT OF THE ARK” and face whatever is out there. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Church Dead? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

    Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Doorway

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

    There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Different Direction

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
     | 4,097 views

    Satan loves to come to us with our past sins and failures.

    Verse 13-Forgetting those things which are behind Sometimes we get obsessed with the past. Two kinds of people-Those who get stressed out because of every thing that has went wrong in the past. Then there are those who look to the future but haven’t learned anything from the past. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homecoming Jubilee

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,982 views

    There is something just marvelous about homecomings. Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future.

    Homecoming 2012 Chester First Baptist Church Introduction: A There is something just marvelous about homecomings. 1 Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future. a Over the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Our Past Impacts Our Future

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    Jacob Blesses His Sons. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 49 verses 1-28 Joke: • A frog went to see a Fortune-teller, • Gazing into her crystal ball, she said to frog: “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Armed Against Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,020 views

    Just as it was His will for Christ to suffer for doing good, it is sometimes His will for His children to suffer for doing good. We need to be prepared for the suffering that comes into our life so that we might grow in the grace God grants His suffering

    1 PETER 4: 1-6 [Renewing Hope Series] ARMED AGAINST SUFFERING [Romans 6:1-8] Peter’s helpful and encouraging teaching on the subject of suffering continues in chapter 4. We have been learning to hope and trust in our Lord, even in unjust suffering. Hope keeps us faithful and growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Hope, I Hope, I Hope

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2014
     | 6,192 views

    Christmas is about hope. The same hope that we see in the children at Christmas is the same hope that Jesus brought with him at his birth.

    I Hope, I Hope, I Hope John 3:16,17 Intro: This morning, for just a moment, I am the ghost of Christmas past. I want each and every one of you to think back to a Christmas when you were a small child. For some it will be easy, it was not that long ago. For some of us, it will stretch our memory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From The Python Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,414 views

    How to break free from the Spirit of Python, which likes to squeeze the life out of you.Often times this spirit uses our past history (family, personal, professional) to bring us despair, death & destruction.

    A One of the dangers of spiritual warfare is giving the enemy access back into your life. 1 The Old Testament refers to this as “chords of wickedness.” a The chords wrap themselves around the wicked like a snake. b Ps. 129.4-5; Proverbs 5.22-23 2 In Acts 16, we learn of a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key Verse To The Entire Book Is Verse 19- There Are 3 Divisions Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, past--- and the things which are, present--- and the things which shall be hereafter; future

    #3 - 1:1-7 New Revised Revelation Study Let us begin today by pointing out that the key verse to the entire book is verse 19. In this verse there are 3 divisions of this book. ~ past--present-- future Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, past--- and the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be In The Now

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018
     | 11,607 views

    It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

    BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ