Sermons on Contrite:

Unexpected Converts

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

How Can A Good Person Be So Bad?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

David’s life teaches us that sin has a cause, it has consequences and it has a cure.

I was sitting at my desk opening the morning mail, several years ago and in another place, when I picked up a letter from a fellow pastor in a nearby church. I knew him well and thought of him as a good man and a faithful pastor, but I was shocked to read that he was resigning due to stress and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sometimes God Gives Us What We Want

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

If God gives us what we want, is there a guarantee of satisfaction?

Art Linkletter’s statement that "Children say the most amazing things" helps us to laught at life from a child’s perspective. But, here are some news items that will cause you to SHAKE you head in amazement. The Stupid - Criminals HALL OF SHAME…… How could anybody do such a stupid thing? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

When we are weary and worn-out, there is a well of living waters from which we can draw from to restore our strength.

When The Well Runs Dry Revelation 2:1-6 More than twenty years ago a young man entered college. It wasn't just any college - it was one of the most sterling examples of Christian education in the nation, Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois. The young man was deeply in love with God and he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Hope! Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002

This is the 1st in the Nehemiah Series...

This and other Nehemiah sermons in this series come from a series by Ray Stedman...just so that proper credit is given... DON’T DESPAIR -- BEGIN TO REPAIR<br> Nehemiah 1 <p>This morning we begin studies in the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. There are three Old Testament books, Ezra, Nehemiah, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Produces Repentance

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 8, 2001

How do you know if you have truly come to know Christ? One important evidence is repentance, which flows from experiencing God’s love.

As you may recall, our current series of messages deals with the love of God. I hope you’re enjoying this series and benefiting from it. I know I am. Because this is one of the most uplifting and spiritually enriching topics we could possibly consider. In fact, the process of thinking about God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ears Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 4 of 15

EARS WIDE OPEN (EXODUS 5:1-12:30) A father once tried to talk to his son about how college was going. The father said, “How are things going?” The son said, “Good.” The father said, “And the dormitory?” He said, “Good.” The father said, “How are your studies going?” He said, “Good.” The father ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confessions Of An Old Man

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 10, 2004

David gives a late life confession of sin and faith.

March 14, 2004 Psalm 38 1 A psalm of David. A petition. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival Must Come!

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

We see a pattern of revival emerge: Obedience to Christ, Group Prayer, Unity, Personal Revival, Empowerment, Evangelism, Conversions, Discipleship, Church Growth.

REVIVAL MUST COME! The Church in America is losing influence and members faster than any other major institution in the nation. If a massive spiritual revival doesn’t come within the next few years America will experience total moral anarchy. (From George Barna’s book The Second Coming of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If "The Woman At Well” Shows Up At Church Today?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 26, 2003

Do we want to be as evangelistic as Jesus, then we need to learn what it means to love and accept and give the good news to "the woman at the well."

What if “the woman at well” shows up at church today? John 4: 4-42 Love this story… 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rubble Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 12, 2003

We must have courage to respond to the truth.

RUBBLE TROUBLE Nehemiah 1:1-11 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO RESPOND TO THE TRUTH. ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11, three stages that take place in responding courageously to the truth. The _____ stage that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Comes Through Broken Pieces

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005

God will take the broken pieces of a shattered life and make them into a vessel of honor for the Kingdom of God. He often has to break us to make us what we should be.

SALVATION COMES FROM BROKEN PIECES By Pastor Jim May How many of you know that life is not fair? Around every corner and at every crossroads in life there are dangers, disappointments, troubles, trials, sicknesses and even death awaiting those who are traveling. We are often caught unaware as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thorns

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

“Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Illumination

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

The disciples didn’t recognize the miracle of the loaves and fishes as a miracle because they were still spiritually blind. How many times do we miss out on a blessing because we are in need of some Divine Illumination.

Divine Illumination By Pastor Jim May How often do we witness a miracle and don’t even see it as a miracle? How often does the Hand of God move in our lives and we don’t even see Him at work? How much do we miss because we not looking for it? God still moves in the lives of His people but how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible