Sermons on Elements Of Repentance:

No Repentance In The Grave

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." Ecclesiastes 9:10

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NLT) "Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom." DEATH IS INEVITABLE Death is inevitable. Everyone born of a woman will die. There is no escaping it. Death is the end of life on earth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Norest Hoko on Sep 20, 2025

One day in my study I read and and pondered on the verse of Scripture, John 3:1-3 , Where a Pharisee Nicodemus went to Jesus to confirm that truly Jesus was sent from God.What surprised me was Jesus' reply that "no man unless he is born again will see the kingdom of God"

I’ve been reflecting on a powerful truth: two men can receive the same divine revelation, yet have completely different spiritual conditions. This is strikingly illustrated in the lives of two very different people: Peter, a simple fisherman, and Nicodemus, a highly educated teacher of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 3:11

No Repentance, No Revival Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Without repentance, revival becomes theater—faith without surrender. True awakening begins when hearts trade control for the cross of Christ.

The Rubberneck Revival We’ve all done it—slowed down to stare at someone else’s wreck. Traffic crawls, brake lights flare, and curiosity pulls at us. We glance, we speculate, we shake our heads—and then we move on. That’s the spirit of this cultural moment. The world is rubbernecking religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 51:17, Hosea 6:1-3, James 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Effect Of Repentance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

Discovering the capacity of God to forgive.

THE EFFECT OF REPENTANCE. Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10 When Jonah at last arrived in Nineveh after his circuitous journey, his message was simple: “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown” (JONAH 3:4). People may laugh at messages of doom and gloom, but not the people of Nineveh. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance And Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 12, 2023

What can we learn about repentance and baptism from John the Baptist?

Repentance Why did John the Baptist preach repentance? Let’s discuss Matthew 3:1-12. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, …” (Matthew 3:1-2a ESV) The meaning here is “a change of heart,” both a one-time event and a lifestyle. Why did John preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call For Repentance

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the true meaning of repentance.

The Call for Repentance If you have your Bible, open it to Jeremiah Chapter 3. The pastor’s family was invited to Easter dinner at the Wilson home. Mrs. Wilson was widely known for her amazing contributions to church potlucks. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. As ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10-11

The Gift Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

Repentance is a powerful and necessary step in our spiritual journey, leading to a deeper sense of grace, mercy, and redemption.

Repentance is a transformative act that involves turning away from sin and embracing a new path. It requires genuine remorse for past wrongdoing and a commitment to change. Repentance is a hallmark of salvation, demonstrating a true embrace of a new lifestyle. As the core message of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Revelation 2:5

Repentance To Joy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 26, 2026

Using Psalm 51 to lead us to Communion

Repentance to Joy Psalm 51 – Communion March 1, 2026 NOTE: For this worship, we moved communion to early in our worship, as opposed to being the final part of our worship. As a result, I start by letting them know what we're doing as I move into the message. As you can see we’re doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

Part three of looking at four elements in faith.

-tonight we will be continuing our discussions on elemental faith. It feels a little weird to be here this late, like I should be at home in pain or something… -we’ve already talked about earth and how sometimes living for Jesus can be a little messy, but we need to be growing. Then this morning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The State Of The Church Adress 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021

What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Getting God's Attention

REASONS WHY WE OUGHT TO PRAY 1 THESS. 5:17 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE REASONS TO DO WHATEVER WE DO. THE REASONS WE GO TO WORK IS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE INCOME TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, TO PAY BILLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OUR OTHER NEEDS. THE REASONS WE GO TO THE DOCTOR IS SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 23, 2022

Thematic Series on Doctrine

Title: “The Nature of True Repentance” Scripture: Lk. 15:1-7 Type: Doctrine Series Where: GNBC 4-25-22 Intro: Back in college I had a friend that lived on my floor. His name was Tim. Tim was a very quiet and private young man. One Saturday morning, Tim was in our room talking with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elementary Fruits Of Repentence

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

Focusing on the preaching of John the Baptist, this sermon notes what he lays out as elementary fruits of repentence.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-17 “Elementary Fruits of Repentance” By this time during Advent – barely a week away from Christmas, I think everyone will understand something about preparing for the holidays. I know that at our house, we have been getting ready for visitors for well over a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Repentance: Agreeing With God

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 15, 2013

Talks about what repentance is, its importance in salvation, and its importance as a foundation for revival.

(Some of the illustrations and a few of the points in this message were gained from researching what other contributors to this wonderful site have shared on this subject. Credit and thanks to them.) Last week, we talked about the importance of humbling ourselves before God. We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican