Sermons on Being Penitent:

Being Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Super Servant

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Feb 1, 2021

A super servant is faithful, obedient and unwilling to give up on the mission God has called him or her to. As a result, a super servant will be richly rewarded by going deep with God throughout their lifetime of serving him.

Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, once appeared on the cover of their annual report in a knee-length work apron holding a mop and a bucket. He said, “I got my M.B.A. long before my G.E.D. Here M.B.A. doesn’t mean Master of Business Administration. It means Mop Bucket Attitude.” Dave got his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Being Informed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Ignorance is one the major causes for Christians missing out on God's best. This was true in the early church, and it is still true today.

A new bride was showing a visiting friend her first garden she had ever planted. The friend notice several small green clusters at one end of the garden and asked what they were. The bride said proudly, "They are radishes." "Really," said the visitor, "most people plant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Being A Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 16, 2020

What does it take to be a soldier for Christ? This message ends with a bold statement of being a soldier for Christ and was delivered with soft background music. Very heart-touching.

This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day. I don’t want to let that day go by without honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. After all, if it wasn’t for their service, we might not have the freedoms that we have. But in 2 Timothy 2: 1-4, Paul talks about being a soldier for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful Always

Contributed by James May on Nov 22, 2020

Being thankful always requires a relationship with Jesus Christ that is built upon faith and trust in him. We can be thankful "in" all things, while we can't bring ourselves to be thankful "for" all things.

Being Thankful Always Sunday, November 22, 2020 By Rev. James May In this most extraordinary year of 2020 there are many who are living in fear almost as though they are under a death sentence if they get around other people who they are not associated with all of the time. This fear of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The Christmas Star is often a symbol of the Christmas celebration. Like the Star of the first Christmas, Christians are call to draw attention to Christ.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Being Followed

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019

You & I have some-thing that follows us wherever we go. That which follows & trails behind each of us is what the Bible calls your ‘works.’ These ‘works’ all ‘follow’ you either into the arms of Jesus or thru the gates of hell.

‘YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED’—Revelation 14:13c_iii Attention: ‘Electric Eye’(1982), by the secular British rock band, Judas Priest. Up here in space, I'm looking down on you. My lasers trace, Everything you do You think you've private lives, Think nothing of the kind There is no true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of Being Empty

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THANK GOD THE TOMB WAS EMPTY

THE GOODNESS OF BEING EMPTY MATT. 28:6 1. INTRODUCTION. MANY OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US DO NOT LIKE THINGS THAT ARE EMPTY; FOR INSTANCE, WE DO NOT LIKE EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, EMPTY GAS TANKS, EMPTY REFRIGERATORS, EMPTY CUPBOARDS, EMPTY STOMACHS, AND EMPTY PURSES OR WALLETS. NO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Concerned For Others

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 30, 2023

People are hurting, depressed, confused, messed up, strung out, suicidal, emasculated, crushed, rejected, and so on they are not worried about how much you shout, speak in tongues, the robe you have, your title, position, they just want to know that you are concerned and are willing to help them.

BEING CONCERNED FOR OTHERS By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Especially over the past 6 years I have dealt with the topic of leaving religion and coming into Kingdom, being Kingdom minded and doing the purpose of Kingdom and not being hindered, bound, or mislead by religion, customs, doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:35-36, Mark 6:53-56, Mark 2:3-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Being A Truthful Person Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 21, 2023

The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.

Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-47, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving And Being Forgiven

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Overcoming the debilitating ailment of unforgiveness.

Let's talk about our doctors today. How do you know you have a good doctor? It's not just tied to his medical school or training. A good doctor applies that knowledge well. A good doctor knows what questions to ask. A good doctor discerns what symptoms mean and prescribes the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Reward For Being Obedient

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Jun 10, 2023

God's promise of a new beginning are not in a vacuum. It does not just take God to make it possible. Abraham had a part to play. In the same way, the new life and restoration that Jesus brings demand our participation. What then is our participation? THIS IS OBEDIENCE.

THE LORD, OUR OBJECT OF OBEDIENT The one whose voice and command we are to obey is the LORD Himself. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who commanded OUR Father Abraham (Gen. 12:1). In Matthew, it is Christ Jesus Christ. We must learn to obey the Holy Spirit who now works in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Being Faithful?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Being Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 10, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Paul is writing to the Philippians, instructing them to be humble like Christ. How humble are we?

These verses are presumably from a psalm sung by the early Christian church. The passage holds many equals to the prediction of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. As a song, it was not intended to be a finished assertion about the nature and work of Christ. Notwithstanding, a few vital attributes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible