Sermons on Release The Past:

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Pain Of Our Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom in John 8:2-11, emphasizing that our salvation is not based on the strength of our faith, but on the object of our faith - Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a passage in John 8, verses 2-11, casting light on the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom. Each of these themes is interconnected, each one a gift from God that we're offered, but also a choice we must make. As Charles Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Topics: Decision

Is My Past My Future

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016

A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

More In 2024

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 6, 2024

We are going to grab His Word & declare it is truth! And because it is truth, I am going to get it in me & begin to see “More in 2024!”

Isaiah 54:1-5 TPT “Rejoice with singing, you barren one! You who have never given birth, burst into a song of joy & shout, you who have never been in labor! For the deserted wife will have more children than the married one,” says Yahweh. “Increase is coming, so enlarge your tent & add ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Past Haunts You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2003

Our failure is not to be the end of the story. [past sin]

STANDING TALL: WHEN THE PAST HAUNTS YOU II Samuel 11:1 – 12:15 Psalm 32:1 – 11 S: Courage Th: Forgiveness of sin Pr: OUR FAILURE IS NOT TO BE THE END OF THE STORY. ?: How? How is this to be accomplished? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of II Samuel 11:1-12:15 and Psalm 32 four factors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Past Defines You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 8, 2025

The world says your past defines you—but God says in Christ, you are a new creation. Your identity is not rooted in what you’ve done, but in who He declares you to be.

### **Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 Last week, we began a new series “Lies the World Tells”, where we are for the next several weeks exposing the lies the world wants us to believe, how those lies impact our lives, and the truth we can accept in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 27, 2009

Don’t let the past hold you back

As a counselor you learn a lot about how the past affects people. I knew one woman in her thirties who had a terrible childhood. Her father left when she was a baby, her mother was terribly abusive both physically and verbally. She ended up in foster care where she was sexually abused by a foster ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Fighting Past Fear To Freedom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 16, 2005

The second in a five part series on healing: focusing on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This message specifically addresses how fear can be a road block to healing and freedom in our lives.

(As with many of my sermons. . .a great deal of the inspiration for this message came from the writings of Max Lucado on this passage.) Introduction - This message was launched with a video from Sermon Spice which addresses fear. It is a dynamic clip that runs just a couple minutes, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Want Your Fortune Told?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Looking at our future with Christ.

DO YOU WANT YOUR FORTUNE TOLD? Ephesians 2:1-12 Charles Dederich is credited with the famous line, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” II Corinthians 6:2 behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. I. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REVEAL OF THE PAST ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Such Thing As Can't PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

With God's strength, there is no challenge or task we cannot overcome.

Hello, my brothers and sisters! We find ourselves gathered today to explore a powerful message from the book of Philippians, one that speaks volumes about our past, our present, and the boundless possibilities of our future. Rabindranath Tagore once said, "Faith is the bird that feels the light ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Seed, Past

It's Time To Let Go Of The Pain

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 25, 2016

When we come to salvation in Christ we are made new. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s easy to just release all the wreckage of the past. However, if we are going to be successful in moving forward then we’ll need to let go of all that useless, heavy baggage.

IT’S TIME TO LET GO OF THE PAIN INTRODUCTION: When we come to salvation in Christ we are made new. The slate has been wiped clean; we’re starting over fresh and clean. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s easy to just release all the wreckage of the past. Being reborn doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Yesterday To Experience A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026

This sermon reveals how releasing the grip of yesterday empowers believers to press forward into God’s ordained future.

OVERCOMING YESTERDAY TO EXPERIENCE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Feel Like Praising God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 14, 2026

May I tell you that Praising God is not a cute title, but it’s a declaration.

I FEEL LIKE PRAISING GOD Zephaniah 3:14–17 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing Alright, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wwjd - Getting Past The Fad

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 28, 2005

Discipleship message inspired by the book, In His Steps, by Charles M. Sheldon.

"WWJD" - Getting Past the Fad Philippians 2:5-11 February 27, 2005 Introduction Next week we start a 5-part series touching the life of Christ to take us through the Lenten and Easter Season. But today I want us to discuss something that’s been on my heart for quite some time, and I referenced ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning From Past Mistakes Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 8, 2004

A sermon emphasising the importance of learning from past mistakes and sins.

Sermon for 3rd Sunday In Lent Yr C, 14/03/2004 Based on I Cor 10:1-13 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Learning From Past Mistakes” A famous philosopher—I believe it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran