Sermons on Accepting Forgiveness:

Laugh - Philippians 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2019

We need find joy in the journey by doing 3 things: choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, and by learning contentment in life.

Video illustration: Over Saved Michael Jr Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Godly Apology: A Call To Repentance And Reconciliation

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

A sincere apology involves admitting wrongs, changing behavior, and making amends, showing true repentance and faith in Christ for reconciliation with God.

Good morning. It is a profound honor and a weighty responsibility to stand before you today, to open the sacred pages of God's Word and to share from its timeless truth. We are a family of faith, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, bound together by the redemptive work of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And Sin's Thoroughness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 18, 2011

We all have a sinful nature that must be altered by God if our relationship with Him is going to be healed.

Grace And Sin’s Thoroughness Romans 5:12 Introduction: A. The section of Scripture that begins with this verse contrasts the effects of Adam’s sin with the results of Christ’s sacrifice. B. Paul will use the occasion of sin’s entrance into humanity by Adam and Eve’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Positive Repentance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 2, 2011

Taking criticism is one of the hardest things for us humans. When it comes to God's critique of our lives, and areas He needs to touch, we often react with our natural human defenses. But Paul in addressing the subject with the Corinthian church, gives us

What happens when you realize you’ve blown it? You have done something, said something, held an attitude about something—and somehow you get called on the carpet. Perhaps it’s by the Holy Spirit, maybe by a Bible study, or listening to a sermon, or even someone else telling you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Debate About Divorce (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 21, 2018

Divorce is a sensitive issue that has touched a majority of lives, either directly or indirectly. With so many people affected by this issue, we need to consider what the Bible has to say and look at if from a biblical perspective.

The Debate about Divorce (Part 1) Mark 10: 1-12 Our text today deals with an issue that has caused debate, division, and devastation for centuries. It is a sensitive issue that has affected a large majority of people, either directly or indirectly. I am well aware of the hurt and devastation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Push The Restart Button

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 24, 2018

God's mercy results in forgiveness, hope and a new start and we should give thanks

“God Can Push The Restart Button!” Psalm 130:1-8 David P. Nolte Thanksgiving is a combination of reviewing the past to recount all the benefits and blessings bestowed from above, appreciation of His present providence, and looking forward to what He has promised. There are times, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2012

Today, I will attempt to show you how often, and in how many ways men try to find a cure for what ails them, rather than take the only treatment that will work, to take the case to God.

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. (1 Samuel 4:7) The Prince of Preachers had a sermon with a similar name: "Is God In The Camp?" Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 5, 2005

A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina

When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Many Blessings Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

GOD IS SO GOOD

The Many Blessings Of God Eph. 1:1-6 Today we’ll try and point out a few of the many blessings we have because of our being in Christ Jesus. 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Sin

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 19, 2018

Defines sin and explains the solution to the problem

“The Problem with Sin” March 18, 2018 1 John 3:4-10 “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Discipline Of Confession Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 27, 2014

Three key words will provide the basic structure or format of this message: Agreement, Benefits, and Caution. These will help us remember, and may well serve us as the A-B-C's of Confession.

THE DISCIPLINE OF CONFESSION "He who conceals his sins (the rebellion of his heart against God) will not prosper (advance or flourish) but whoever confesses (openly and willingly owns up to) and forsakes (leaves behind, deserts, and ceases from doing) them will have mercy (the loving, tender ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Friends

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 17, 2013

Have you ever wondered how to approach God? Mankind makes up all kinds of ways to do it including external shows of relgious piety or elaborate ceremony. But in these three psalms we see God's recipe for drawing close to Him.

While Psalm 49 taught us that no amount of money can rescue you from the grave or redeem your life before God, Psalm 50 teaches that no amount of religious practice can save you from the wrath of God against evil. As in both psalms, only trusting in God for your salvation is what matters. This ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"love Is Not A Concept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2023

A sermon about finding love by experiencing the love of God.

“Love is Not a Concept” 1 John 4:7-21 Last week I finished reading a best-selling novel written by Barbara Kingsolver called “Demon Copperhead.” It’s set in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and starts when the protagonist, a boy named Damon who comes to be called Demon is born. Born to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Selling Herself Cheaply Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2021

God makes room for all, even for those women we routinely dismiss because of a soiled past. If God accepts Rahab the prostitute, He will accept me if I look to Him in faith.

“Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, ‘Go, view the land, especially Jericho.’ And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. And it was told to the king of Jericho, ‘Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist