Sermons on call to repent:

The Sin Of Lying Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

This sermon is not intended to condemn or judge individuals who struggle with lying. Rather, it is a call to repentance and a reminder of the importance of speaking truthfully.

Lying is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those who profess to be Christians. Despite its prevalence, lying is a serious offense in the eyes of God, and it is essential to understand the biblical perspective on this issue. The Commandment Against ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, Proverbs 19:9, Revelation 21:8, John 8:44

People Get Ready -1

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

A Journey Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the only journeys of eternal significance are the journeys of our souls. This is an intro sermon to a lenten series on repentance

A Journey of Repentance February 6, 2005 Intro: THE TWO TOWERS DVD Chapter: 50 Start Time: 2:44:15 End Time: 2:46:35 Invitation to a Journey: The greatest journeys are never easy. Frodo and Sam discovered that. So did Alice when she fell into wonderland, Dorothy in Oz, all the heroes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 30, 2012

In this series on ‘Repentance’ I intend to categorize the subject into II parts. I) Repentance of Sinners & strange as it seems II) Repentance of Saints.

CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART I “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after laying his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they represent a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

A Call To Silence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2020

The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

A CALL TO SILENCE. Zephaniah 1:7; Zephaniah 1:12-18. Speaking during the reign of king Josiah of Judah, Zephaniah spends a lot of energy outlining a universal judgment against the whole earth (Zephaniah 1:1-3), INCLUDING Judah and Jerusalem (Zephaniah 1:4-6). “Hold thy peace,” he cries, “for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Repentance Authentic Christianity - #2 of 7 Jerry Watts Ezekiel 33:11 Luke 13:1-5 * Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Repentance?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2024

We are only given a brief interval to repent, so we need to know what repentance is, who needs to repent, and when our chance to repent will expire.

WHAT IS REPENTANCE? Luke 3:1-3,7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who smoked cigarettes. He began reading articles on cigarettes and became alarmed by the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. 2. He finally confided in a friend; “I’ve been reading so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Space To Repent”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2018

We are only given a brief interval to repent, so we need to know what repentance is, who needs to repent, and when our chance to repent will expire.

“SPACE TO REPENT” Mt. 3:1-10; Rev. 2:21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who smoked cigarettes. He began reading articles on cigarettes and became alarmed by the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. 2. He finally confided in a friend; “I’ve been reading so many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:21, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 3 Of 3

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006

Some ministers are nullifying the doctrine that salvation depends on repentance by twisting the doctrine so that it will be compatible with their faulty conception of God’s grace.

The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 3 Matthew 28:16:20 Some ministers are nullifying the doctrine that salvation depends on repentance by twisting the doctrine so that it will be compatible with their faulty conception of God’s grace. By their new definition, repentance is a change of the mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

Preparation By Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Street Called Straight

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon is for any one faced with the addictions of the world. It is for the dependents and the co-dependents who want to change their lives and know that they are worthy.

PRAYER: GOD, I thank you right now for the way You have come into my life and changed my thoughts and my walk. I praise You Lord for taking a sinner like me and allowing me to be used as an instrument in Your kingdom. The road is rough, but the path is clear God because it is narrow and I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Acts 9:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnect: He Calls Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2023

The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin.

RECONNECT WITH GOD: He Calls Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin. We do not see sin the way God does. Our attitudes toward sin: -Some Deny it - there is nothing wrong. -Some mock it - make fun of it, as if it were a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

The world is covered by a cloud of spiritual darkness. God sent his only begotten son, Jesus as the light of the world; but men loved darkness because of their evil deeds.

TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) "But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." Do you know that as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, John 3:19, John 3:16, Jeremiah 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Repentance

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016

We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Repentence In Realtion To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Third in a series of five from Amos; God loves me and desires a relationship with me--calling me to repentence.

Repentance in Relation to God Amos 5 & 6 Repentance is a change of heart, mind, & direction.–Ken Freeman 1. God desires a relationship with me (5:1-6) • John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. • John 3:16 For God so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist