Sermons on Being Penitent:

Blessings Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2013

Blessings of being a Christian. 1 - We have help for daily living 2 - We have provision for our needs 3 - We have confidence for death

INTRO. - ILL.- Two men boarded a coast-to-coast flight and were seated next to each other on the commercial plane. After breezing through the on-flight magazine, the first man turned to the other and asked, what do you do? The man replied: "I am a pastor of a church." "Oh," said the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Faithful Priest Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2013

Every Christ follower is a priest who must fear God and listen to Him

Twice last month, drivers using their Apple Maps app on their iPhones ended up driving right across the runway at the Fairbanks, Alaska International Airport. Apparently there was a glitch in the app which directed drivers to “Taxiway B”. Although the directions didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Example Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

Paul told Timothy to be an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. As Christians we need to be setting a good positive example in each of these 5 important areas.

Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play baseball after school rather than doing his homework. Unfortunately that meant his grades suffered, and he even failed math. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in math, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressed Or Being Pressed

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you Pressing or being Pressed?

Press or be Pressed Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Successful Graduate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 20, 2018

This Graduate sermon is the 2nd sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

Series: Playing A New Game [#2] BEING A SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7 Introduction: On this day that we have honored our graduates, I want to ask a question that may be on the minds of these graduates and others here this morning. Now that this portion of your life is completed, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Father

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 7, 2018

This sermon, designed for Father's Day, addresses two components I wish I would have known before I became a dad myself. Two simple principles that can be easily applied to a father of any age and includes material for men, women, and various life stages.

There is no script or instruction manual, for being a good father. Most men are thrust into the task of fatherhood that will change how we view our earthly father, Heavenly Father, and even ourselves forever. It is an adventure that will challenge us, drain us, beat us up, lending us to a few ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

David’s story, which follows his greatest victory over Goliath and his greatest failure with Bathsheba, shows that with God, there is life and blessing beyond our sins. Psalm 32 teaches us the joy and restoration that come from being forgiven.

The Blessing of Being Forgiven Psalm 32 Introduction: Ps. 32 = The Rest of the Story Illust: Famous Radio Commentator Paul Harvey – “The Rest of the Story” Learned… every Psalm has a story and Psalm 32 is the rest of the story of David’s life. This Psalm follows David’s moral failure with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did you share it?

Happy Fathers Day! Today’s message is titled: Being a man of God Not going to address all the traits the world says a real man is, but rather what God says, in His word, what a man should be. Three key passages today: Luke 15:11 til I get tired of reading. Here we’ll examine the parable of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Being A Successful Steward

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

We are all called to be great stewards for the kingdom of God!

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Church. It is such a pleasure to see everyone. Last week we had a wonderful service! We talked about how God is calling every believer to greatness. We were created in the image of God and since God is Great, He is also calling us to be Great. We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Holy: Repentance Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 7, 2025

In order to be holy in this world, the first step is having a true heart for repentance.

Last week, we talked a little about holiness, and the need to be holy as Christians, because we are under the watchful eye of the world. I have been inspired to speak for a few weeks about Being Holy, and how we can achieve it in this New Year. Holiness is not optional for a Christian. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Holy: Connected Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 16, 2025

If we want to live holy, it must also come through connection with God. This involves upping the game on our Bible study and prayer.

In order for a person to be holy, he or she must be connected to the Source of holiness—God Himself. Such a relationship begins at the moment of salvation. When a sinner repents of his sins, and places his faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ as the lamb of God which takes away the sin of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Good Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore traits of a biblical husband, highlighting the importance of responsibilities beyond financial provision.

As Christians, we often hear that being a good husband means providing for our families financially. However, the Bible teaches us that being a godly husband encompasses much more than just paying the bills. In this sermon, we'll explore traits of a biblical husband, highlighting the importance ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Peter 3:7

Being Holy: Separated Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 1, 2025

If we are to realize our full potential in being holy, we must realize that we are separated as special to God. Once we realize that, then we can move toward being separated from the common.

When I was a kid, I had lots of toys. I had little green plastic army men, a plastic fort that I could put together, Little People, GI Joes, and others. These were pretty common, ordinary toys to me that were stuffed in a toy box with comics and cards. But my special, favorite toys, I kept in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Holy: Obedience Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 4, 2025

If we are to live holy lives, it MUST be covered in our obedience

In the past few weeks, we have examined different areas of how we can be more holy in our Christian walk. First, we examined repentance, how we need to see repentance as transformational in our accepting Christ and further living our lives for Him. Next we considered our connection to God by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Holy: Surrender Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 14, 2025

In order to live more holy lives, we must surrender all to Christ.

In the past few weeks, we have been looking at how we can be more holy in our living in the new year. First, we looked at repentance and how we must get back to the type of repentance where our sin breaks our hearts. Next, we saw how if we are to have a great relationship with God, it requires ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist