Sermons on Conviction Vs Shame:

God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God as our protector who meets us in our current state, leads us on a journey of transformation and healing, and never shames us, contrasting this with the shaming behavior of the Pharisees.

Hello Church! I want to ask you a question today. Have you ever had an earworm? I’m willing to bet almost all of us have had an earworm at one time or another, and most likely many of us get multiple earworms every year. I know I do! Do you know what an earworm is? If you ever get an earworm, the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: God's Protection, Spiritual Healing, Conviction Vs Shame

Convicted

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 22, 2018

David is a man after God’s own heart, yet he commits a terrible sin. God moves in David’s life—judging, punishing and forgiving him.

2 Samuel 12:1-9 “Convicted” INTRODUCTION When my dad retired, my mother decided to open a day care business. I remember one of the couples who left their child for my mother to care for instructed her never to say “No,” to their child. She was to divert his attention if he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Convicted

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

We are convicted so we might be rescued from condemnation.

Convicted John 16:5-11 Good Morning everyone, Glad that you have joined us. Please turn to John chapter 16:5-11. We have been in a study on Wednesday morning about the wonderful saving power of God to rescue us from eternal separation from Him because of sin. Our fallen nature does not make us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Shame: The Shame Of It All

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Christians and shame - couldn’t find the shame catagory - what a shame. also Rom 9:30-31

Last Week, several people asked a question about temptation in last weeks sermon. In our James Scripture we learned that God does not tempt us nor can he himself be tempted. We found the word used in James to mean that God cannot seduce us, draw us into sin, nor can God be drawn into sin. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conviction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conviction

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

Dictionary defines conviction as a firmly held belief. There is a difference between believing and being convicted that your belief is true. James 2:19, You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. Belief by itself is not the

Living with Conviction Romans 1:1-6 Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Ro 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures Ro 1:3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-5

Convictions

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 1, 2020

We usually determine what is right or wrong according to our convictions.

We usually determine what is right or wrong according to our convictions. Many people do not have their own convictions. They are based on what others think. What our parents taught us. Maybe even what the Pastor thinks. God wants us to have our own convictions. Matthew 16:13-16. I am a Baptist by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 3, 2014

FIRM CONVICTION IS A BELIEVER'S WALK.

CONVICTION: INTRODUCTION: DANIEL WAS A YOUNG MAN FROM JUDAH, THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM. GOD GAVE HIM A SUPERNATURAL GIFT OF PREDICTING THE FUTURE. HE HAD THREE COURAGEOUS FRIENDS, SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO. HE EXPERIENCED ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FOLLOWING RULERS: NEBUCHADNEZZAR, BELSHAZZAR AND ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Shame

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 7, 2015

Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.

SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7

Denomination: Friends

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Shame Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

In the lives of many Christians shame can be even more destructive than sin.

2. Barriers to Godly Growth September 13th, 2009 Shame A new pastor was visiting the homes of some of the people in his congregation. He came to one house and he knocked but there was no answer. He could see the lights were on and it seemed very obvious that someone was home so he knocked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: *other

Shame Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 27, 2022

David dealt with shame and we see his heart in Psalm 51. We deal with shame. Psalm 51 and the background of 2 Samuel 11-12 help us deal with shame.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID SHAME 2 SAMUEL 11-12, PSALM 51:1-19 #kingdavid Based off an older sermon of mine which has in the notes: “This sermon is based on a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Convictions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 1, 2006

This message teaches us that Disciples are people who have convictions. We need more Convictions of our beliefs in order to lead us into action in following and serving our Lord.

Convictions of a Disciple 2Tim. 1:3-14, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. This Week, Last Week, next week around our country there will be Thousands of Students beginning College. And in most every college there are, New Students who will be required to attend an Orientation Session or Class. Most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Adventist

No More Shame

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

A biblical perspective on the origins of shame.

Intro – Selected texts And today, I want us to talk about and address from a biblical perspective where shame comes from. It may come from the result of a sin or wrongdoing that you have committed OR your shame could be coming from a sin or wrongdoing that was committed against you. Either way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:6-11, John 16:7-8, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Uriah's Convictions

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002

My favorite sermon to preach. Uriah the Hittite stands as a beautiful testimony of a man with God-honoring convictions.

URIAH’S CONVICTION II Sam. 11:8-11 INTRO. (Background) David’s lust for Bathsheba - David’s adultery - Bathsheba with child. Uriah brought home with a report of the battle. Uriah sent to his home. Uriah refused to go home. A. Many probably wanted to go home (Gideon lost 22,000 men). But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:8-11

Denomination: Baptist