Sermons on Confessed Sin:

Baptism Into Death, Baptism Into Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2009

This is a sermon for a baptism service.

CATM Sermon for Baptism Sunday – June 7, 2009 We’re here for a very special purpose today. Today we will christen 3 children. Christening is both a public naming of the child plus the dedication of the child to God, and the commitment of the parent to raise the child in the love of and the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Pray! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 23, 2017

Let us Pray – James chapter 5 verse 13-20 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayer When Life is Hard or Easy (vs 13). (2). Prayer When We Have Sickness (vs 14-16) (3). Prayer When You Have Sin in Your Life (vs 15-16). (4). Prayer When We See Believers Straying (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: Celebrities with nicknames. • (1). Frank Sinatra ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

When Humanity Cries ‘unclean’ And Heaven Cries ‘holy’

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 9, 2025

Consider the importance of acknowledging our brokenness and the need for honesty in healing, both personally and nationally.

When Humanity Cries ‘Unclean’ and Heaven Cries ‘Holy’ Leviticus 13:45; Isaiah 6:2–3 Years ago, a physician told his friends about the most challenging part of his job. It wasn’t surgeries. It wasn’t long hours. It wasn’t even dealing with death. He said, “The hardest thing is telling someone the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:45, Isaiah 6:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dialing 911 Daily Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2011

Sermon on the Seventh Petition of the Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us from Evil.

Have you ever dialled 911 by mistake? I have. When I realized it I hung up quickly – hands sweaty, heart thumping sure fire trucks were going to show up on my front doorstep followed by a police car to haul me away when they realized there was no emergency. It’s nice to know that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014

Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fundamentals Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2022

Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving spirit was imperative for effective prayer. The importance of forgiveness is revealed by the fact that it is the only aspect of prayer that our Lord expounded further upon.

The Fundamentals of Forgiveness Matthew 6: 14-15 In our last study we considered the Lord’s model for prayer. The verses we’ve read today are tied to the example Jesus gave us to follow. This was clearly no accident. Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three-Dimensional Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 17, 2017

This sermon deals with the three dimensions of our faith from Isaiah's vision of the Lord found in the King James Version of Isaiah 6:1-9, "Woe", "Lo," and "Go." This can also be looked upon as the dimensions of confession, cleansing, and commission.

Three-Dimensional Faith Isaiah 6:1-9 I grew up my whole life under the Protestant wing of the faith. My family attended the Methodist church as I was growing up. I came to know Jesus as my Savior and Lord while attending an Assembly of God home fellowship. Later I attended an Assembly of God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

As you read through the sacred Scriptures, time and time again you read of altars.

Why? These people in the Scriptures understood the significance of altars. For example, after the flood, when Noah came out of the ark, he had a lot of things he had to do, such as: • Build a house for his family to live in • Plant a garden so his family could have food to eat But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching True Repentance

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

What is true repentance.

TEACHING TRUE REPENTANCE Matt. 14: 1-12 INTRODUCTION: John’s preaching cost him his head. He came out of the wilderness preaching repentance. Repentance is one message that is hated by a sin loving I. WHAT REPENTANCE IS NOT. 1. TEARS. “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 18, 2012

Who Do You Say Jesus Is? 1) Madman? 2) Double Agent? 3) Family?

Have you ever been mistaken for someone else - a movie star perhaps or some stranger’s long-lost cousin? How about being mistaken for a criminal? That happened to Pastor Taylor who used to serve at Mountain View Lutheran Church. We were coming back from conference one January when we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021

The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Conditions For Real Revival

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 12, 2003

Revival Sermon

Sun. a.m. Conditions For Real Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. “If” indicates a condition. Story: Mike.....if you don’t come in this house....... There is a “if” to revival. Revival is something that is definitely needed. It is something that I believe God desires to give to us......yet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

What A True Believer Possesses In His Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

We need to speak our faith

There was a Pastor, who after the usual Sunday Evening Hymns, stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in service that evening. In the introduction, the Pastor told the congregation that the guest minister was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Wesleyan