Sermons on Confession And Cleansing:

Baptism

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 4, 2010

Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Baptism Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Purpose of Baptism: • Water Baptism identifies the believer with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. “We were therefore buried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Cleaning Agent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 27, 2015

We become part of God's family through baptism and the spiritual cleansing it gives us. Through the spiritual cleansing, we gain a new, child-like nature that allows us to be hopelessly dependent on Christ for salvation.

I'm going to take you on a short walk down memory lane. Some of you may have heard of a singer/songwriter from the 1970s by the name of Ray Stevens. He was famous for writing and recording comedy songs such as "Bridget the Midget", "Ahab the Arab", "The Streak" and many others. He did record a few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Mercy Me Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 19, 2014

In a society filled with guilt ridden people, how do we get rid of our guilt?

“Soul Talk: Mercy Me” Ps. 51 It had been a painful time for David. Yes, he had married Bathsheba, but only after committing adultery and murder. He may have fooled some of the people in the kingdom but he had not fooled himself. He was living with tremendous guilt. And he had not been ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confessed, Believed, Transformed: What It Really Means To Follow Jesus - Romans 10:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2025

There are some sentences that change everything. Romans 10:9—a sentence spoken by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has echoed through history, shaken kingdoms, rescued sinners, and birthed disciples.

Confessed, Believed, Transformed: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus - Romans 10:9 Introduction: Words That Change Eternity Church, there are some sentences that change everything. A wedding vow. A doctor’s diagnosis. A judge’s verdict. And then there is Romans 10:9—a sentence spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4, Romans 10:9-10, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Numbers 6:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rededication Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 25, 2000

Israel undertakes preparation for rededication and worship.

Rededication Nehemiah 12:27-47 I. Preparation for Rededication (27-30) A. Worship (27-29) B. Purification (30) 1. Fasting & Prayer 2. Bathing b. Confession c. Cleansing d. 1 John 1:9 II. Procession of the Rededication (31-43) A. 2 choirs for worship (32-42) B. Sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

John 3:20-21 reminds us that our response to the light of Christ is crucial. We can choose to hide in darkness, fearing exposure, or step into the light, embracing transformation and freedom.

"Walking in the Light" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we explore a profound message found in John 3:20-21 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Darkness of Sin Scripture: John 3:20 (NLT) - "All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-21, John 3:20, John 3:21, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Sanitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Sanitation is the act of cleaning and purifying an environment. Spiritually, it involves the cleansing of our hearts, minds, and lives to maintain a right standing with God.

Title: SPIRITUAL SANITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Sanitation is the act of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Zeal For God's House"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 17, 2009

3rd Sunday in Lent, Series B. Preached 3/15/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa

Our Gospel reading for this morning is one that tends to catch a lot of people off guard. When you think of Jesus, you don’t usually think of Him as someone who gets angry, who resorts to violent behavior. We think of him as a tender, compassionate, easy going person who wouldn’t hurt a fly. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have Leprosy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 40 through 45

Mark 1: 40 – 45 Do You Have Leprosy? 40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Genuine Or Counterfeit? Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 2, 2013

Are we genuine Christians or fake Christians?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Genuine or Counterfeit? Introduction: For every good product that comes out in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peeling Off The Grime

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014

Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Day Like No Other

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 17, 2012

Lent 3: A narrative sermon from the perspective of a seller of doves and pigeons. It is based on the account of Jesus first cleansing of the temple.

[Note: This is a narrative sermon told from the perspective of, Yoseph, a seller of doves and pigeons at the Temple on the day that Jesus came and threw out the sellers and money changers. I put on a ‘costume’ as I changed into the character of Yoseph. The message begins with a brief ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Search Me, O God

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 27, 2008

We must have a spiritual diagnostic check done frequently!

Search me, O God "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psa.139:23-24) Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2015

1 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-I—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: In our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are... CONSIDERED ALIEN(:1-2)... We've also discovered: WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(:3-12) And found out some means of... UNLEASHING Your SPIRITUAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Migrant Workers

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 5, 2015

We have to make sure we are making a positive impact on our family, because they are the ones we are around the most, plus they have been given to us or put into our life, so that we can minster to them, witness to them!

Matthew 10:5-10-These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' 8 Heal the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-10

Denomination: Baptist