Sermons on The Past:

Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Reclaim who God created you to be by not allowing your past too much influence in your life.

Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of Past Heretics Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2010

In this sermon Jude describes the characteristics of past heretics.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 11 today, I want you to notice the characteristics of past heretics. Let’s read Jude 11: 11 Woe to them! For they walked in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Past The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Can people go so far in sin that they become virtually incapable of repentance?

PAST THE POINT OF NO RETURN JEREMIAH 14-20 INTRODUCTION: Let’s do a quick review. Look at Jeremiah’s tasks. He has been created by God and called by God. He has been conditioned, positioned and commissioned for his tasks. Look at his travels. He has left his shelter to go to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Past, The Worrying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 16, 2011

When you stop trying to do it on your own and rely on Gods ability to take care of the situation, No matter what it is, that’s when the stress stops and the resting in God’s ability starts, that’s when the peace of God takes over the situation.

“Getting past the worrying” Matthew 6:25-27 NIV. 25. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? 26. Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

A look at Simon and how his half in, half out thinking has become a common problem in the church.

Acts 8:9-25 Simon the Sorcerer 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace To Face The Past Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives the grace to face the issues and problems of the past

We all have regrets, according to Dr. Richard Kinnier of Arizona State Univ. The most common regret was not being a better student, not studying more. Other common regrets include not being more assertive, not having more self-discipline, not taking more risks, not spending quality time with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom From The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2012

In Christ we can enjoy true freedom from the past!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been told by another that the past is the past? Is that a true statement? • What about you cannot change the past, let us focus on the present or the future. • How easy is that to do? • Today we will continue with our examination of the freedoms we enjoy in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forget The Things Of The Past Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a believers are expected to move forward... forget the things of the past and finish the race.

“Forget the Things of the Past” Philippians 3:12-13 (ESV) Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Past Present Future

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2010

Look out look up look around

Past Present Future (1)What I was by Nature Eph. 2:3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. A heart of evil A mind led by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Pick-Pocketed By The Past

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

Learning to let go of our past.

Pick-Pocketed by the Past Psalms 51:1-51:14 I want to begin this morning with a story about a man named Dave. This is the story of a man who was a godly man. He was used by God in great ways. He was someone who helped people when they were down. He was someone who helped people against those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Leaving The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 20, 2019

We have a new life and a new identity in Jesus; the old way of living life doesn't matter anymore. We have to be able to leave the past behind, and we need to do three things so that we can accomplish this feat.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • It’s is already that time of the year again, time to make those awesome life-changing New Year’s resolutions. • You know, those heartfelt resolutions that you made about this time last year, you know, the ones that lasted a few days to a few weeks, you know, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn From The Past Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2022

Paul warns the Corinthians of the dangers of exposing themselves to temptations by drawing their attention to the lessons from the past, highlighting the failures of their forefathers.

1 Cor 10:1-13 Learn From the Past Paul makes his concluding remarks here in chapter 10 still on the subject of exercising self-control and not becoming a stumbling block to others. • We have rights and freedom but watch our conduct because not everything we do is beneficial. • In the preceding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Giant From The Past

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into Canaan, was a very worthy man because he followed the Lord fully (Deuteronomy 1:34-36).

Introduction. There are many Old Testament people that are distinguished by imperfections such as Samson, Solomon, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron. Yet there are a few whose lives were exceptionally godly such as Enoch, Samuel, and Daniel. Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Past Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

This message looks at the way people in Scripture processed disappointment and observes the impact on their lives. Then Pastor Richard gives five keys to getting past a disappointment and moving forward in your life.

Getting Past a Disappointment
 (10-04-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) I want to begin this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Honor Past Generations Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

The future occupies much of our consideration, as well it should. Where we are headed is very important. As Bible-believing people, however, we certainly owe a look to the past. We have an obligation to those who have gone before us. We must always remember that no matter how hard we work and no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist