SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Being Penitent:

showing 1,516-1,530 of 178,764
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,132 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Adam Reichart avatar

    We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

    Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

    Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
     | 3,247 views

    We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

    “Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

    How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    When Your Cookie Crumbles, How To Keep From Being One Of The Crumbs. Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    Six steps to keep from being one of the crumbs!

    WHEN YOUR COOKIE CRUMBLES, HOW TO KEEP FROM BEING ONE OF THE CRUMBS! "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, Bless His Holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Being Used By God: Don't Let It Slip Thru Your Fingers

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,145 views

    The obedient disciple Ananias had the privilege to change history because he heard God’s voice, obeyed it, and loved Saul into the church.

    Acts 9:10-20 - Being Used by God: Don’t Let it Slip Thru Your Fingers I spent some time this week looking on the computer at actual excuses people use, or have used, or might someday use, to miss church. Here are a few: I missed church because the little guy had a cold. The whole family had to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Being All Things To All Men (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    St Paul speaks about being ’All things to All men’, and at first glance it might just appear that he was undergoing an identity crisis ...

    "To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James E. Parks avatar

    Sign Up – It’s Free (And Always Will Be) Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,257 views

    Message reminding us that our salvation is free and anyone can join.

    I was at one of those stores where you have to have a membership card to get in. The store will remain nameless, but you have to pay $35 a year or so to get into the store to then buy their items, which are said to be a great deal. Now you really still need to check what you are buying because ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What A Church Should Be: Why Is Church So Often So Boring? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    True or false: God loves to party?

    A Common Problem: Church is boring. - Why is church so often a joy-less affair? - Ask for participation on boring services they’ve been to. My story: the guy in Louisville who fluffed up his jacket, laid down in the pew, and went to sleep. - Further, why are Christians so often long-faced, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,112 views

    This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

    Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 - Part 9 - Ever Been Criticised And Abused For Being A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    Unfortunately for many Christians, compromise is easier than being criticised and no-one would ever know that they are Christians, or if they do know, they are disappointed by the kind of example that is given.

    Matthew 5 - Part 8 - Have you ever been criticised and abused for being a Christian? One of my jobs some years ago was working with disabled people. I remember working with a young Christian woman and my job was teaching her how to read. She would readily share her faith to others and I enjoyed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Wright avatar

    Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 7,419 views

    James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

    INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 10 Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2018
     | 4,572 views

    Even Paul’s “ideal” congregation contained “difficult” people. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Philippians 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most.

    Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,421 views

    As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

    Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Lowe avatar

    Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Same Love Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2018
     | 6,052 views

    These verses clearly imply some disharmony in the church at Philippi. When Epaphroditus brought a gift to Rome from the church in Philippi and good news of the church’s concern for Paul, he also brought the bad news of a possible division in the church

    Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist