Sermons on Contrition:

The Beatitudes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Pulpit notes for preaching on the Beatitudes.

THE BEATITUDES. Matthew 5:1-12. MATTHEW 5:3. “Poor in spirit.” Humble. Recognise their lostness without Christ. Not too proud to receive Jesus as Saviour. “Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:4. “They that mourn.” Mourn over their sin, admit it. ‘Against thee, thee only have I sinned’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symptoms Of Pride

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Eight symptoms of pride are discussed.

Proverbs 18:12 5-10-15 For the last couple of weeks, we have been talking on the subject of humility. I feel the Lord would have me continue that theme today. Why all this talk about humility, because humility is the ticket to your future. There are some places in God that you can only enter if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:12, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 138:6, Matthew 23:6-7, Philippians 2:1-10, Proverbs 16:18-19, James 4:4-8, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

You Need To Be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 22, 2002

To often it becomes easy for the "veteran" Christian to develop a holier than thou attitude,instead of impressing the lost we drive them further away, we should never forget from whence we came!

Sermon Title: You Need to be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed Scripture: Psalm 51:14-19 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - February 17, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We find ourselves here this morning, for obviously different reasons then others find themselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-15

Denomination: *other

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

Where Dwellest Thou?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

Christians are more than earth bound creatures; we are called to dwell with Him, in the secret place of the Most High, in the heavenlies far above all principality, mights and dominion and every name that is named, in this world and the world to come!

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comment Ont-Ils Prie

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on May 29, 2011

How shoud we pray to get an answer

COMMENT ONT-ILS PRIÉ ? « Sans relâche, la prière montait de l’église vers Dieu pour lui » Actes 12 : 5. Ce texte est un élément clé d’une bonne compréhension de la prière. Il en ressort les principes suivants : 1. « VERS DIEU ». La prière efficace est toujours « vers Dieu ». Nous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray For The Impossible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2010

The book of Nehemiah is about building a work for God, and behind every great work of God there is somewhere a KNEELING figure. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pray for the Impossible Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayForTheImpossible.html A Jew being the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Babylonian King, is an impossible thought to ponder. How could this possibly be? It was an impossible situation...but we serve the God of the impossible! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Christmas 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world?

INTRODUCTION The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world? What do you about the call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46, Luke 4:8, Luke 1:53, James 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external.

INTRODUCTION Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:49, Luke 1:52, 1 Timothy 1:17, Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 66:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Fast

Contributed by Teresa Vinson on Jul 31, 2008

This sermon gives forms and purposes of fasting.

Forms of Fasting 1) Normal Fasting - abstaining from all forms of food, solid or liquid; but not from water. Jesus fasted 40 days Matt 4:2 2) Absolute Fast - abstainging from both food and water. Saul after being smitten by the light fasted three days with neither food or water. Acts 9:9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Flooding In Your Life?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Condemnation To Confidence

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

The story of King David’s sin, his prayer of repentance and his path back to confidence in God

Pastor Jamie Wright * July 19, 2006* MFC 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14, Psalm 51 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed at home (in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Need A Do-Over?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005

Since God is full of grace, life do-overs are possible. Humility is the only pre-requisite.

INTRO: There have been a few times in my life where I’ve wanted a do-over. • The time I wrote an “anonymous” love note to a girl in junior high, only to have her figure it out and tell one of my worst enemies. • The time I locked my knees in my wedding ceremony and almost fainted. • The time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-2—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008

An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational