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Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021

based on 2 ratings

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If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 20,895 views

I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Christmas Gift: Our Past Doesn't Determine Our Future Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

based on 10 ratings

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The skeletons in Jesus’ family tree demonstrate how Jesus would be the savior and redeemer of the world.

Several years ago I remember getting very interested in my family tree, my genealogy. I can’t remember why. Perhaps it was the old black and white pictures my grandfather showed us of our ancestors and their stories I never knew. What brought them from Germany to the U.S.? Did they come to here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Get Over Your Past: New Year, New Theme, New You? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2017

based on 8 ratings

| 25,459 views

A new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year?

So its a new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Our focus last year was on being a dynamic disciple, after listening to 12 months of preaching on that theme, has there been any noticeable difference in your life and my life as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Reigns Over My Past (2 Corinthians 5:15-21) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 21, 2021

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Jesus’ death and resurrection proves He can rule over everything. Even your biggest mistakes.

[adapted from Sermon Central’s “Love Reigns” sermon kit] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5. We begin a new series this morning called “Love Reigns.” Between now and Easter, we are going to talk about how love reigns over our past, our present, and our future. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Comfort In Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not The Voices Of The Past Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

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Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for answers, and for peace. But where do we turn?

Go! And Find Comfort in Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not the Voices of the Past Introduction Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 11:25-26, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Psalm 73:25-26, John 14:26, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Revelation 21:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

| 11,899 views

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

New Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021

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There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Failure: Learning What Not To Do

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 4,473 views

Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

"Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 14:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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I. A peek at the past -----II. Get a picture of the present ---------III. A fight in the future

Temptation I Corinthians 10:1-13 As an introduction to my message this morning I want to get you thinking in a certain direction! Consider with me this morning, these questions related to sexual purity out of Kent Hughes’ book “Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome:” 1. Are we being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 10,477 views

Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

“WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of God's Glory Brings Peace And Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 50 ratings

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PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING

BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING I. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST: RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE ... GOD DID IT IN THE PAST A. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor "Thou didst show favor to Thy land" "Thou didst restore the captivity of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 5,320 views

Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Waters

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

based on 15 ratings

| 7,808 views

Main point: God reclaims your past to bless you into your future.

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James¡¦ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ Ever let someone down? I mean, really let them down? They expected something of you, something ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Vineyard

There Is No Condemnation For Those In Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,338 views

For those of us who are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, our past sins forgiven.

1. Condemnation… the word itself sounds heavy & burdensome. • HOUSES are CONDEMNED… to be torn down & never used again. • CRIMINALS are CONDEMNED… never to leave prison. • CONDEMN… literally, “A decision against someone, a judgment!” • Webster says, “to declare reprehensible, wrong or evil. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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