Sermons on The Past:

Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

Everyone has a past, we live in the present, and we’ll all have a certain future.

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE Phillipians 3 This is undoubtedly Paul’s happiest letter he has written, for he is rejoicing in the great blessings both he and the Phillipian believers had experienced. He encourages them to rejoice in the Lord always, for his bounty, glory, and provisions. He wants them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Rid Of The Past Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

God wants to set us free from the failures of the past

Not Enough-Just Enough-More Than Enough Getting Rid of the Past Sermon 1 Exodus 3:1-4:17 Intro—set this up Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saints Past And Present

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 3, 2005

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

All Saints Sunday November 6, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ghost Of Christmas Past

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 6, 2009

God wants us to move on from our past and look to the now and to the future.

The Ghost of Christmas Past Matthew 1:18-24 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving On From The Past

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Philippians 3:12-14.

Moving on from the Past Philippians 3:12-14 September 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: As was made painfully obvious last Sunday, I recently had a birthday. I turned 45 on September 11th. One of the things I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010

As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology That Pasts The Test Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Many falter when it comes to "end-time" teachings. There is a way you can be certain about how things will end.

• End-times, the Rapture, The 1000 year reign of Christ, Heaven, Hell, Why are they important? • A fellow skeptic once asked the famous atheist Voltaire if he would speak some words of comfort to a friend who was dying. Voltaire responded, "I don’t think I can do that. The thought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Voices From The Past"

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 30, 2014

It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our founding fathers, which reflect their revenant fear of the Lord.

Title: "Voices From the Past" Theme: America's Foundational Truths Series: Patriotic Introduction: It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Past Is History

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008

Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 19, 2009

Family and others may have placed limitations on us by the things they have or have not done or said. It’s time to break with the past and trust God for the realisation of your dreams.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From The Past Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control.

Introduction: Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control. It is daily taking seriously the reality that without Jesus I would be hopelessly lost. It is daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

First in the series about seeking God’s glory. Complacency is the common cold of Christianity. It is vital that we learn from our past and move forward if we truly want to enter into the glory of God.

Learning from the Past I Corinthians 10:1-13 Do you ever wonder how many times it takes for a child to learn what No means? Or, just what the rules are for the house? It seems like you tell them over and over, and they still do the same thing. Sometimes you just sit staring into space wondering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Reunions of the past and currently life and how will it be in the future.

Past, Present and Future Jeremiah 29:4-7 A few weeks ago, Renee and I headed off for a trip down memory lane. Have any of you ever returned to your old elementary school or other place from your childhood to have a feeling that it was different than you remember? The halls seemed smaller or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2009

Discusses how to move on from past sins and failures.

Identity Theft…Pick-pocketed by the Past To defend ourselves from being pick-pocketed by the past we need to Receive God’s love Confess our sins Receive God’s forgiveness Accept God’s Purification Obey God’s Ways Slide Good morning The Story of Dave I want to begin this morning with a story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational