Sermons on Baptism Of Repentance:

Audacious Actions Advocate Atonement Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 11, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews attempts to show that the Offering of Christ at Calvary was far better than that of Abel. Abel offered up the first human animal sacrifice to atone for his sins, as good as that was-it pales in comparison to what Christ offered.

HEBREWS 12:1-24 AUDACIOUS ACTIONS ADVOCATE AN ATONEMENT I. ADAM’S ADVERSITY: A. Acknowledgement. B. Atonement. C. Adorning. II. ABEL’S ACTIONS: A. Acquaintance. B. Attestation. C. Acceptance. III. ANOINTER’S ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Failure Is Not Fatal Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005

Failure is not fatal if we remember that (1) everybody fails, (2) God’s love is not dependent upon your success, and (3) the lessons learnt from it.

Have you ever made a mistake? Welcome to the human race. It just means you’re alive. Everyone wants to succeed. The society wants us to succeed. It puts undue pressure on us. People will do anything – lie, cheat, steal – in order to succeed. Striving for success is good. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why So Long, Lord?

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Better Bent Than Broken

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

It is better to bow now in humility than to be broken under hand of God’s Judgment

PSALM 1--LESSON 2 BETTER BENT THAN BROKEN-- PSALMS 2 Introduction: Psalm one called attention to the Law. Psalm two directs our thoughts to Prophecy. And according to Luke 16:16, these are the two ruling notes of the Old Testament. Psalm one begins on the word “blessed,” and Psalm two ends on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Party

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 8, 2006

Why we should celebrate Christmas

“The Christmas Party” My first Christmas party this year, that I was suppose to go to, was Thursday with the South County Deputies. I didn’t make it. Nate, my grandson, who is staying with us, had strep throat and we were worried he might be contagious. The second party was the next night, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

How God Makes A Sword Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 8, 2007

There are 7 steps in the creation of a sword. These steps are how God tranforms us from what we are into a instrument for him.

How God Makes A Sword (Take English sword for visual affect) There are 7 steps to making a sword. This parallels how God transforms us. Step #1 Choose The Design -God choose our design before the world was created -His design was perfect Genesis 1:27 27So God created people in his own image; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Admit, Quit And Forget

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 2, 2006

Sometimes we get into sin and we don’t know how to get back to where we need to be. David gives us a great plan of action.

Admit It, Quit It and Forget It! 2nd Samuel 11:27 How many times in our life have we done things that was displeasing to God? Things that seem to get us down in the depths of guilt and embarrassment when we attempt to come before a Heavenly Father with our sin The bible tells us in Acts 13:22 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Changing One's Direction In Life

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Man should follow the steps toward genuine repentance.

CHANGING ONE’S DIRECTION IN LIFE Luke 15:11-24 Building a relationship with God begins with the acceptance of the fact that our sinfulness destroyed that relationship with Him. Man’s sinfulness is the barrier that keeps us from having a personal and fulfilled relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

True wisdom involves understanding your position before God and turning to him in repentance, asking him to restore you.

Sermon by Camille Lang Are you wise? Who do you consider wise? What is wisdom? Here are some random wise sayings I found on the internet The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom - H.L. Mencken Men and nations behave wisely once they have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Seriously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 29, 2006

God calls us to take sin seriously and choose to live for his plan rather than our own.

James: Religion That Works “Seriously” April 2, 2006 Introduction: Did you ever wonder if the people who wrote the Bible actually expected the readers of the letters to do what they said? I mean, did they really think that what they said was so important? James calls us to seriously consider the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication Of God

Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006

A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Jesus Whom You Crucified

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

On Pentecost when Peter accused those in his audience of being guilty of crucifying Jesus he was accusing not only to them but also to us.

This Jesus Whom You Crucified Acts 2:36 “On a sunny day in September, 1972, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Chicago Loop. As pedestrians hurried by on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, and point to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ