Sermons on Baptism Of Repentance:

Confession And Hope Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Lamentations. Lamentations closes with four keys to renewal.

Confession and Hope Lamentations 5:1-22 I. Introduction A. Confession Pays Off 1. 1884 Presidential Election a) Democrat Grover Cleveland was in a heated battle with Republican James G. Blaine. b) It was reported to the Republicans that Cleveland, a bachelor, had fathered a child with a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rend Your Heart

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 21, 2007

In this sermon, I talk about repentance from indifference: first, the devastation that indifference has caused to the people of Judah in the book of Joel; secondly, what repentance should consist of in our lives today.

Say “It’s about my heart!” I. The background from which Joel speaks. 1. Here, in chapter 2, Joel begins by talking about a disaster that is coming to the people of Judah. 2. An “army” of locusts has come into Judah, devastating the land. 3. Today, we may not fully understand the devastation ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

Are There A Few That Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus preached repentance of sins, and set some demands that seemed higher than most would ever dream that they could meet. They asked of him, "Are there a few that be saved?" We learn in this sermon about those few who enter the straight gate.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org ARE THERE FEW THAT BE SAVED? Luke 13-1-5, 23-31 Intro: Some came to Jesus with an accusatory tone telling him about some who had been killed by Herod while trying to worship. Sensing in their spirits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007

God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

“God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Holiness

"Turning, Serving, Waiting"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006

The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 22, 2006

Like the Psalmist, there are times in our lives we experienced trials and persecutions, and in the midst of them, our prayers seem to be unanswered, our requests seem to be rejected, helps seem to be so very far, enemies seem to be victorious , and our Om

Title: THE SILENCE OF GOD Text: Psalm 35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Back Home

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Attitudes and actions that lead to a renewal in the hearts of straying believers.

THE WAY BACK HOME Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”—Malachi 3:18 In George Barna’s new volume, “Moral and Spiritual Anarchy”, he flatly states ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Brother

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

The older brother was suppose to be the good boy

The Good Brother? Lk 15:11-32 INTRO: A. Prodigal’s Steps of Self-destruction 1. Self - Will 2. Selfishness 3. Separation a. Rather be with others than be with the Father 4. Sensuality - Sin 5. Spiritual Destitution **Bad to worse Down on luck *Raffle Hat tag A group of well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Reinforcing And Cheering Up The Church

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How to bring revival

Reinforcing And Cheering up the Church Have you ever fainted? My little brother had a fear of needles and back when they did Small Pox vaccinations I was asked to hold him in case something happened. It did and he all of a sudden was held up only because I had put my hands under his shoulders. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Journey: From The Frying Pan Into The Fire!

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

THE JOURNEY IS GOD’S OBSTICLE COURSE FOR GROWING IN FAITH, GRACE, AND TRUST!

LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY: FROM THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE! EXODUS 13: 17- 14: 21 SUNDAY AM MAY 1, 2005 LADIES AT THE BEACH INTRODUCTION: Subject: GOOD ONES An Old Farmer’s Advice: * Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. * Life ain’t about how fast you run, or how high ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

The necessary ingredients to a revival so to speak.

“WHAT IS REVIVAL?” REVELATION 2:5 1. Revival begins in me with a REMEMBRANCE. (v. 5a) Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen 1 Kings 17:18; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 14:12; 43:26-28; Ezekiel 16:61-63; 20:43; 21:23-24; 36:31; Hosea 14:1; Matthew 24:12; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Galatians 5:4; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Confession: Reasons And Excuses

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007

God has always promised us a better life through Him. This messeage is a challenge to choose better over worse.

For Better or Worse. By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Proverbs 16:16,19,32 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. ---19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, ----32 He who is slow to anger is better than the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lose The Guilt

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007

Feeling guilty about your sins does absolutely no good unless it motivates you to change your heart!

LOSE THE GUILT 2 Cor 7:1-11 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God