Sermons on conviction vs shame:

Achan Vs Rahab

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001

Just because you have been brought up in an Apostolic church. Sat on the pew to hear praise, prayer, preaching of the Pentecostal message. So you’ve been a part of the body for a long time. So what? It seems God will tolerate more from one who has not

Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. JERICHO (Jee rih’ koh) Place name meaning “moon.” Apparently the oldest city in the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Vs. Storms

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 16, 2024

Storms happen...........

February 17, 2024 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fighters Vs. Flyers Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on May 31, 2012

We must fight against evil and against complacency and fear. We must flee from evil and protect our kids.

INTRODUCTION In the animal kingdom, the fight-or-flight response involves stress. Animals are inclined to fight or flee impending dangers such as predators and environmental stressors. For humans, the response is based upon an infinite number of factors, from fears to friends, from habits to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000

Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A. (:1-3) Two Different Convictions Regarding God's Program for the Future (especially: the coming of the Day of the Lord) 1. The Conviction of Believers Regarding the Coming Day of the Lord a. Aware of the signs of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Conviction & Courage When The Heat Is On"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on May 19, 2003

A message on how believers can live victorious Christian lives in a hostile a culture.

Daniel 3:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Summary: God’s people are to know, proclaim, and live His commandments, despite threats and pressures by the culture to do otherwise, all the while trusting the Lord to save them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Washing The Tools Of God And The Subject Of Conviction

Contributed by David Richardson on May 13, 2005

Chip away that paint! Rely only on the Spirit. If you don’t feel the Spirit moving on you to do something for someone, then don’t feel guilty for not doing it.

Title: Washing the Tools of God and the subject of conviction. Scripture: Acts 25 & 26 Introduction We want our children to go to good colleges. Why? Is it because of the programs? Is it because of the location of the school? Is it because of something we read in a college brochure? Not really. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Peter's Convicting Question To A Contentious People Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on May 30, 2007

This message will guide us to obey God,even if it means breaking a tradition.

PETER’S CONVICTING QUESTION TO A CONTENTIOUS PEOPLE Acts 11:1-18 My brothers and sisters had you ever run across a person or a group that without examining the facts, is ready to expose you as being wrong concerning a particular issue? They have already set in their minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Believer (Our Conviction About Christ) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 19, 2011

What is a BELIEVER

I. To be a believer means I ACCEPT THE WORD OF JESUS A. A believer is one who has accepted what what Jesus said about the MUST OF SALVATION. B. A believer is one who has accepted what Jesus said about the MEANS OF SALVATION. II. To be a believer means I APPROPRIATE THE WORK OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming The Guilt & Shame Of Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2006

The pattern set forth by Jesus on overcoming guilt and shame.

Valentine’s Day is this week so today we’re going to cover some straight talk from the Bible on love and sex. The Bible talks about sex quite a bit because there’s certainly nothing wrong with talking about sex in the proper manner. With all the misinformation out there we need to talk about sex ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Public Shame Disgrace

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Oct 26, 2010

You will agree with me that everybody in life has his/her own short coming irrespective of what we are now, there was a time in your life that you have done thing that was not in line with the word of GOD

Genesis 2:23-25, “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Overcoming The Shadows Of Shame Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

In John 4:18, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unravelling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into this passage, guided by the Holy Spirit, as we seek transformation through the power of truth.

Transformed by Truth: Overcoming the Shadows of Shame Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of truth, exploring the depths of John 4:18. In this verse, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unraveling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal