Sermons on confess that jesus is lord: showing 136-150 of 211,637

Confessions Of Faith

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Aug 23, 2004

We must confess with our voices that we have what we are believing for. This is a public acknowledgement of our faith, and lets everyone know what we are believing and where we stand. We must make sure that what we say matches what we are believing for.

Confessions: public validations of your faith or public rejections of your faith *A word spoken is as an arrow let fly! *Prov 25:11 “Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances” I. Words are important. Prov 18:21 “Death and Life are in the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Consolation Of Confession

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

It seems to be one of mankind’s innate flaws--the tendency to hide his sin and wrong. But concealing our sin solves nothing. Only by confession can we hope to experience inner peace and relief.

THE CONSOLATION OF CONFESSION Text: I John 1: 9; Ps.32: 5 Intro: As you listened to that title you may have thought to yourself that the ideas of consolation and confession simply don’t go together. After all, we don’t normally think of confession in a positive light. The idea of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Farfrumcheatin” (Confession)

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

confessing our sins to God

When we have done something wrong it fester insides, gnawing away at our subconscious. It keeps us awake, makes us irritable, cross and quick tempered. It depresses us and grinds at self confidence. The guilt eats at us and we begin to get desperate to rid ourselves of it. So we hide it, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Confession And Repentance

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 16, 2017

Understanding confessing and repentance - what they are and what they are not

Confession and Repentance ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Before I begin, let me share that a good portion of what is contained herein was gleaned from an article by Brad Hambrick on October 15, 2017, entitled Manipulative Repentance: 8 Red Flag Phrases. The article was published online at: ChurchLeaders.com. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confessing The Son Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Confession

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 2, 2024

True confession occurs only when the heart is broken and contrite.

TRUE CONFESSION INTRODUCTION A. The Scriptures exhort us to confess Christ as the Son of God and confess our sins. B. The word “confess” comes from the Greek word “homologeo.” (homo—same; logeo—speak: literally “say the same thing”). To confess is to acknowledge someone or something as true. C. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consistent Confession

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2016

Consistency in our words is a key to Spiritual Power

Consistent Confession Part I. Community of Faith / Pastor Jonathan Vorce / July 8, 2007 Text: Psalm 116:10; Joel 3:10 Introduction: If you are going through a difficult time right now, speaking words of faith will make all the difference between you going under or going over. All your words are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:10, Psalm 3:10

Denomination: Church Of God

True Confession Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2015

If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.

Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Irony Of Confession

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

Confession can be a difficult spiritual discipline, yet confession is also liberating

Now it’s time to confess... What’s it like to have to confess? When’s the last time you had a heavy burden to confess? When’s the last time that you were so burdened with your sense of wrongdoing that you felt you just had to confess to get it off your chest? Confession is an important part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

All sin is sin against God. If we sin against people it is only sin because we violate a law of God. All confession, therefore, is legitimate before God, but not all sin should be confessed before men. Confession is to go as far as the sin.

Charles Francis Berry, a major league umpire, was once asked if he ever made mistakes in calling balls and strikes. He looked at the person as if he were joking, and said, "Of course I may mistakes. My only trouble is I can't admit it." The tragedy is that the inability to admit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Confess To God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The second in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

Slide 1 The story is told of a prominent Washington DC area priest who was honored one evening for his ministry and service. One of his parishioners, a prominent politician was to serve as the emcee for the evening but was unavoidably detained. So a fill-in was arranged and began to heap honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Confessions Of The Heart

Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004

Confession is hard, but if we believe the bible, then confession is good news.

1 John 1:9 “Confessions of the Heart” INTRODUCTION Are we basically good or basically bad? Hollywood religion is undecided. Basically good = Tarzan or Pocahontas. “Out there” there are still pristine societies to be discovered – deep in the jungles there exist tribes without sin – untainted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: *other

The Cleansing Of Confession

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A look at the spiritual discipline of confession.

THE CLEANSING OF CONFESSION I John 1:5-10 Today we are continuing our series that you see on the front of your worship folder: A Dedication to Daily Discipline. Looking at spiritual disciplines that we want to begin incorporating into our lives on a daily basis. We have looked at prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Confessions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 27, 2013

Here is a very short teaching on what confessing means in regard to 1 John 1:9

True Confessions 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and will purify us from all unrighteousness." Over the years, many revivals have happened when God poured out His Holy Spirit so mankind may have the opportunity to be restored back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Let's "look into the spiritual mirror of the Word of God and discover the required road to restoration when sin enters our lives."

Confession and Forgiveness The Only Road To Restoration* 1 John 1:9 There is not a single marriage or family here that does not sometimes say things in anger that are mean or hateful. Or that does not from time to time let the other one down; even if by mistake. That hurt or mistake may be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist