Sermons on chief of sinners: showing 406-420 of 57,619

A Cry From The Depths Of Despair PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Psalms 130:1-8, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the enduring hope found in God's unfailing love and redemption.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are privileged to share in the wisdom and love of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the profound verses of Psalms 130:1-8. This passage, rich in its depth and breadth of emotion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Topics: Penitent Sinner's Hope, God's Mercy

From Gabbatha To Golgotha

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

A message that reminds us of the rejection of Christ by sinners, and the sacrifice of Christ for those sinners.

Introduction: What first comes to mind when I say the word G’s? Some might think the pastor has resorted to using a slang word used by many which is an abbreviation of the name “Jesus”. Others may think first of the force of gravity, whether positive or negative, that is exerted against the body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008

Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2018

You are regarded as being with the people of God. You are entitled to their privileges, and are not to be regarded as outcasts and aliens. The meaning is that they belonged to the same community (the same family) as the people of God.

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 5/2/17 Lesson 11: The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles (2:19-22) Ephesians 2:19-22 (KJV) 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 1, 2021

Sinners recognize wretchedness. Sinners find forgiveness full and free.

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (Outline) August 29, 2021 - Pentecost 14 - 2 SAMUEL 12:1-13 INTRO.: Sin is serious. Deadly serious. Dangerous. Sin is soul-destroying. Our Savior Jesus is soul-restoring. Do not be deceived by the devil. Misled by the world. Or fooled by our own sinful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Words One Friday - 4 Reconciliation (Atonement) Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶. Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Darkness ❷ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Despair ❸ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Death

THE FIRST THREE WORDS FROM THE CROSS 1. "Father, forgive them." Shows His pity for men 2. "Today, thou shalt be with me." Shows His power to save 3. "Woman, behold thy son." Shows His provision for those He loved Mk. 15:33-34 - Mt 27:45-46- My God My God why hast thou forsaken me? On May 21, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017

FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

-AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition Of James And John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2018

James and John were naturally talented and dedicated to the Lord. Their mother, just like many mothers today, wanted the best for her children, and so a few days before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, she made a request in behalf of her children.

April 20, 2006 Near Jordan (37) Ambition of James and John Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. From Matthew 4:21 we know that the two sons of Zebedee were the apostles James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Love Those Who Are Lost

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 11, 2022

Romans chapter eight ends with the amazing claim that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. But before the apostle Paul moves on with what is considered the “practical application” portion of his letter, he first needs to address his concern for those outside of Christ.

Alba 3-6-2022 LOVE THOSE WHO ARE LOST Romans 9:1-5 Ray Stedman, who was a minister in California, once asked a congregation why they had dismissed their preacher. “Well”, they said, “he kept telling us we were all going to hell.” Steadman asked, “What does the new preacher say?” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Mark #59

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the previous sermon, the Chief priests, lay leaders, and the Sadducees came to the Lord with some questions.

They did not come wanting to know what the scriptures taught, they came using the scriptures as a means of trying to trap the Lord Jesus. But the Lord said to them in verse 24, “…Do you not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?” A lot of folks think they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Too Short To Be Little (Angry)

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon focusing on the anger of Jonah. Anger is one of the chief emotions that men have to battle.

Jonah 4:1-4 KJV But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. [2] And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zacchaeus, Come Down!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 25, 2014

This is more than a cute little Vacation Bible Schools story.

Zacchaeus, Come Down! Luke 19:1-10 Introduction Many of us can remember the Vacation Bible School song about Zacchaeus. “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he.” We remember that the song tells us that he climbed up into a sycamore tree “for the Lord he wanted to see”. We also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Alone

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2018

We are sinners in three ways: • We are sinners because of Adams sin. • We are sinners because we inherited Adam’s sinful nature. • We are sinners because we sin.

January 20, 2004 Title: Faith Alone Call to Worship: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes....For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church