Sermons on faith and repentance: showing 1,051-1,065 of 164,062

Two Sinners At Church

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Decline Of A Nation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Aug 24, 2003

I believe that America is very close to being in the same sinful position that Judah found herself in. God has poured out His mercy upon this nation for years. He has continued to bless America in spite of her abominable and sinful ways. The message of re

By: Donna J. Kazenske I cannot tell you how blessed I am to be an American citizen. I love this nation and highly respect all that our founding fathers did to establish this nation upon Godly principles. However, as I look around at the spiritual condition of our nation today, my heart grieves. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Quenching Our Thirst

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon is about finding fulfillment in the salvation that Jesus Christ offers us as opposed to the mirages that the world offers.

QUENCHING OUR THIRST Text: John 4:4-42 I once read a newspaper article about how a criminal on the run gave himself up because he was thirsty. The police had apparently surrounded this man so that his options of getting away were no longer possible. The police used wisdom when it came ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist

What Matters Most PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance

Why So Long, Lord?

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

When You Backslide

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Dealing Pratically With Backsliding

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008

Practical examples on backsliding.

A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Not As Clean As You Think

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-21, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 4: What Must Backsliders Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

How A Person Approaches Backsliding

A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before Agrippa

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Nov 12, 2000

The Apostle Paul's defence before King Agrippa

My text this evening is Acts 26 and verse 28, King Agrippa’s reply to Paul where he says, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian?” Now these eight little words have to be the saddest ever to grace the pages of the Bible. It strikes at the very heart of the problem of men and women living in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Voyage Of Faith

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005

Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

Faithful Fisherman

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 5, 2000

Sermon on Luke 5:1-11

FAITHFUL FISHERMEN LUKE 5:1-11 Many of you may but (name here) is an avid ice fishermen. The story I am about to tell happened a couple years age. (Names) decided to do a little ice fishing. The lake was frozen nicely. They stopped just before they got to the lake at a little bait shop and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Faithful In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ