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Repentance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, urging believers to acknowledge their sins and embrace God's promise of forgiveness and new life.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am filled with joy and gratitude to stand before you today, a humble servant, eager to share the Word of God with you. We gather here as seekers, as believers, as children of God, united in our common purpose: to grow in understanding, to deepen our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:20, Acts 11:18, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Peter 3:9

Topics: Repentance, Humility

God And Your Stuff Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

Is the stuff in your house yours or God’s? Who owns it?

God and Your Stuff Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 4 Two men crashed in their private plane on a South Pacific island. Both survived. One of the men brushed himself off and then proceeded to run all over the island to see if they had any chance of survival. When he returned, he rushed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015

1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Giving That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2014

We Christians want to please God in all things. Even in the act of giving, we want to please Him. The Apostle to the Gentiles provides instruction designed to ensure that we please Him in this act of worship.

“In this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Bible Contradict Itself And Did Paul Invent Christianity?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 24, 2021

For over 2000 years, people have claimed that both the Old and New Testaments are plagued with numerous contradictions. Dr. Bart D. Ehrman, The King of Contradiction is discussed.

Christianity continues to grow and thrive throughout the world and remains the largest of all religions on Earth. The life of Jesus is the fundamental event of Scripture and is told from different perspectives. The central theme of the Bible is that God has provided redemption and forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Peter 2:16, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 12:24, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Your Elders Carefully (Titus 1:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 20, 2022

Great leaders can strengthen the church; bad leaders can really harm it. So some advice on things to look for, in picking great elders.

Today we start a new series on Titus. I'm going for the record here, in how little I say about the book before we jump in. Verse 1: (1) Paul, a slave of God. Now, an apostle of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the faith(fulness?) of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth-- ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

What Does A Man Get For His Toil?

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 5, 2001

“For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labours under the sun?”

Theme: What does a man gain for his toil Text: Eccl. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21 Read Eccl. 2:21-23 “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005

Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Ten Tasty Tidbits About Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005

"Ten Troublesome Truths about Sin", looking at Turkish delight from the Chronicles of Narnia. It’s also #6 in my Walking in the Spirit series.

James 1:13-15 – Ten Tasty Tidbits about Turkish Delight Well, you’ve been hearing me mention this for several weeks now, but I thought I’d spend some time tonight looking at the Chronicles of Narnia. This is still part of our series on Walking in the Spirit, as well. The Chronicles of Narnia ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs For Life - Part One Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

Sometimes we need a sign. I don’t mean a miracle, I mean a sign. Throughout this "road trip" we call life God has given us a practical life map - His Word. But we also need to pay attention to the "signs along the way", road signs to help us make sure we

Terrie, the girls and I just returned from a brief road trip. It was a fast drive up Central California to visit Benji on his 19th birthday. (Benji is working at a Christian Camp for the summer.) I had driven to Hume Lake one other time when I dropped Benj off in June, but honestly, I’m not sure I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

This week we see integrity defined by Jesus in the form of several people ? and it gives us an idea of how we can have integrity when it comes to our dealings with God, with one another, and in our giving to the Lord.

Today we’re going to talk about the concept of integrity. Most of us when we think of integrity we mostly think of someone who is true to their word - and that’s a part of it, but that’s more accurately honesty than integrity. To illustrate the principal of integrity I want you to come visit my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding Neverland

Contributed by Jerry Goff on Jul 18, 2005

Neverland and Peter Pan have entertained children and adults for generations, but there are misconceptions among Church people that are nothing less than fantasy with no foundation in reality.

FINDING NEVERLAND June 19, 2005 Jerry Goff Magnolia Springs A/G Hurley, Mississippi There is a movie that was released recently entitled “Finding Neverland. The movie was nominated for several academy awards and explains how the author of Peter Pan, James Barrie, was inspired to write the very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deceived Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem

Deceived! Text: Joshua 9 Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, Israel’s promise Land, gives us some great life lessons about how to own God’s promises! Last week, I spoke to you from the 7th chapter about the importance of keeping the covenant with God and how our choices, both good and bad, have a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humble Pride

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Humility recognizes that what I am and what I can ultimately be is by the grace of God. The result is humble pride leads to eternal confidence.

Humble Pride Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10¡§Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Betrayed!" Series

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 28, 2005

This sermon talks about the basic defenitions & theme of the subject "Betrayed!" Part 1 of a 4 part sermon series...

"BETRAYED!!" John Chapter 13:18-30 Aww praise the Lord people of God, come on & bless his name for he is WORTHY to be praised!! Hallelujiah, you may be seated in the presence of the Lord! Mmm.. I want to begin a series on today dealing with this particular passage & about 2 to 3 other ones, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Pentecostal