Sermons on Confess And Repent:

Have You Been Answering God's Questions? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 21, 2019

God is still asking the same questions He asked Adam in Genesis 3:9 and in Genesis 3:11. Are we answering them the right way?

Those of us who have a heart to minister and a desire to help those in need might hear time to time that the Bible is old and it no longer applies. When I think of Genesis 3:9 and imagine God asking, "Where are you?" while He's walking through the garden; I can't possibly think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 3:11

Confess Your Sins To One Another - James 5:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Why does God require that you confess your sins to other people, rather than just to God, in order for you to be healed?

James 5:14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the weary person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Revivals? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 21, 2019

There is a pattern with God and people; People sin, God rebukes and discipline, People confess and repent, God loves and provides, "Revival", People sin again.....

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Judges……… We noted from last week that the stories in the Book of Judges actually happened after the death of Joshua. Before we read Chapter 2, let us note that Judges 1:1-3:6 is a Prologue to the Book. Judges 2 actually remind us of what Joshua did and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessing Of Repentance

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

The church has become quick to judge others and slow to repent. Without repentance there is no freedom, no joy, no forgiveness, no blessing.

The Blessing of Repentance INTRODUCTION  During His earthly ministry, who were the people Jesus was angry with? – ‘religious’ people  They were so quick to point out everyone else’s faults but slow to examine themselves  Yet, even today the church has become quick to judge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2019

Like Abraham, Jacob and David, and like all of our individual ancestors, we fall short of the mark too often–committing venial sins of omission and commission, and perhaps even total turn-aways from God’s plan.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2019 Our Confession of Sin I have to admit that this is one of my favorite weekday Masses in the whole Lectionary, because we hear the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. These old Hebrew names don’t necessarily roll off the tongue, but the list is important, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:2-10, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Plea Of The Repentant

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 3, 2009

While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of awareness that when we offend our God with sin, we seek an honest and open confession to our God who instantly forgives. God is Good!

The Plea of the Repentant Griffith Baptist Church – 4/5/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 51:1-6 Key verse: Psalms 51:2 – Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Premise: While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, repentance, and trust. Explore what it means to confess, why it matters, and how it leads us into a deeper walk with Christ.

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Introduction: 1 John 1:9 (NLT) says, "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 103:12, Micah 7:18-19, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 John 1:7, James 5:16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bizarro World

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2014

As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world

November 2, 2014 Text Luke 15:7 As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world. This week a prominent person of the business world proudly announced that he is a practicing homosexual. This seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010

In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2001

There are four essentials to a relationship with God: Genuine confession, repentance, faith and obedience.

In a collection of cartoons by Bill Watterson, entitled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, ornery little Calvin is talking to Hobbes, his friend the stuffed tiger, about what he has done to little Susie. Calvin says, “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Confession

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Print this for a young seeker

“EVERYONE THEREFORE WHO SHALL CONFESS ME BEFORE MEN, I WILL ALSO CONFESS HIM BEFORE MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. 33 BUT WHOEVER SHALL DENY ME BEFORE MEN, I WILL ALSO DENY HIM BEFORE MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” When you take into consideration who is saying these words, you must consider them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Confession

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

In these verses we find that the people did not understand the depth of their sins. They did not turn from their idols, regret their sins or pledge to make changes (vv. l-2). It seems that they thought God’s wrath would only last for a few days. Little di

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the washroom of his London club, British newspaper publisher and politician William Beverbrook happened to meet Edward Heath, then a young member of Parliament, about whom Beverbrook had printed an insulting editorial a few days earlier. “My dear chap,” said the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When we confess our sins to God, we will be forgiven and experience freedom and joy. Confession is more than just saying sorry; it’s letting go of our sins and giving them to God.

Imagine you're carrying a backpack. Every time you mess up or do something wrong, a rock gets added to your backpack. Over time, that backpack gets pretty heavy, right? That's what sin does to us. But when we confess, it's like taking those rocks out of our backpack. We feel lighter, freer. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-3, James 5:16

Topics: Healing, Freedom, Self-Reflection, Forgiveness

Is It Time To Confess Our Sins?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 3, 2026

Golden Calf idolatry reveals how cherished sin destroys fellowship, while confession opens the way for God’s mercy, forgiveness, and restoration.

There are moments in Scripture that are so disturbing, so uncomfortable, that we are tempted to read past them quickly. We would rather not linger there. We would prefer safer passages—stories of deliverance, victory, faith rewarded. But the Word of God does not allow us that luxury. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist