Sermons on Forgive Self:

The Monkey Trap

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon designed to lead children to Jesus.

Props: 1. A Monkey Trap. You will need an envelope box with a hole cut in the top. The hole is big enough for someone to put their hand in, but once they grab the bait, it is small enough that they can not get their hand out. Cover the entire box with duck tape so it looks like a trap and attach a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Debate About Divorce (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 21, 2018

Divorce is a sensitive issue that has touched a majority of lives, either directly or indirectly. With so many people affected by this issue, we need to consider what the Bible has to say and look at if from a biblical perspective.

The Debate about Divorce (Part 1) Mark 10: 1-12 Our text today deals with an issue that has caused debate, division, and devastation for centuries. It is a sensitive issue that has affected a large majority of people, either directly or indirectly. I am well aware of the hurt and devastation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Redemptive Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 26, 2018

Paul describes the importance of the Grace of God, the Blood of Jesus Christ and the Forgiveness of Sins. The power of the Blood of Jesus is incomparable and unique in nature to wash away our sins. Draw near to God for your salvation.

The blessings of the Redemption- Eph.1:7 Introduction: Blessings are seen and measured with house, ornament, dress, vehicles, and positions. That is known as riches, honours, beauty and pleasures. The source of blessing is God the Father (Eph.1:3). The obedience to the Word of God leads to High ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Recovery Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2017

Take responsibility for your sin, ask for God's forgiveness, trust in God's intervention, resolve to serve God again.

We deal with sin WITH God, not apart from Him. Without God, the problem of sin can never be resolved. • Last week we saw God initiating the move to confront David of his sin. • Nathan enlightened David, recounted the facts and stated the consequences. David saw the light and repented ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13, 2 Samuel 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Purchased By The Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2017

Ephesians 1:7-10 shows us the blessings of redemption.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unforgiven

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 5, 2017

Teaching on what the unforgivable sin is and what it isn't.

The Unforgiven CCCAG February 5th, 2017 Scripture: Mark 3:22-30 (Matt 12 31-32, Luke 12:10) This is a teaching sermon- at the end of the message, I’ll take questions about this topic as it can be a fairly complex thing to cover in 20-30 min. Saying that, I will ask this of you- please listen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Adults Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 20, 2017

There are spiritual infants and spiritual adults. Infants are characterized by envy, strife, and division. Adults, in Christ, are characterized by love, forgiveness, and peace. Which are we?

I. Introduction A. Mr. Lee was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When Mr. Lee returned, he shocked the doctor by losing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Baker's Dirty Dozen

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 11, 2017

Thirteen points that call us to repentance ... a Lenten service.

A BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN 2 Tim 2:22-26 Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26, 2 Timothy 7:21-23, Mark 7:21

Denomination: Nazarene

Stoning The Elephant In The Room

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about scandal in the Church

The 2008 film ‘Doubt’, based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name, is set in a Roman Catholic church in the Bronx in the 1960s. Sister Aloysius, the principal of the attached school, played brilliantly by Meryl Streep, suspects Father Flynn, the parish priest, of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Mulligans! And More Mulligans!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 9, 2016

God grants us redemption through Christ. We get Mulligans in life

Mulligans September 11, 2016 I’ve played golf since I was about 8 years old. It’s a game I love and despise all at the same time. It’s a humbling game for someone who doesn’t play very often. You hit some great shots, and you hit some really, really bad shots. One of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25

Denomination: Baptist

Mulligans!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2016

God offers us Do-Overs, the gift of forgiveness

Mulligans September 11, 2016 I’ve played golf since I was about 8 years old. It’s a game I love and despise all at the same time. It’s a humbling game for someone who doesn’t play very often. You hit some great shots, and you hit some really, really bad shots. One of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 20, 2018

The Book of Ruth is the eight Book in the Bible. In biblical numerology eight is the number for NEW BEGINNINGS. As we look at Ruth we see in her life the amazing grace of God that transforms her being and her circumstances.

AMAZING GRACE Ruth Chapter 2:1-13 The Book of Ruth is the eight Book in the Bible. In biblical numerology eight is the number for NEW BEGINNINGS. As we look at Ruth we see in her life the amazing grace of God that transforms not only her being but her circumstances. That's what God's grace does, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Elastic Thinker

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2018

Our Lord spent His life teaching us to abandon our scripted behavior, our pursuit of pleasure for its own sake, our yearning for honor from others, for control over others.

Good Friday 2018 Scripted or Elastic When returning home yesterday from our Holy Thursday Liturgy, the first act in this awesome drama of the Triduum, I heard a discussion with an author about the need to develop our innate ability to do “elastic thinking.” The idea is that the world is changing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 12, 2017

Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It's a realization that we're guilty… It's a relationship forged in repentance... It's a life of loving service & obedience to the One whose mercy & grace set us free.

CORE MESSAGE: Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It is a realization that we are guilty and full of shame before a holy, righteous God… It is a relationship that is forged out of our abject humility as we lay prostrate before God in repentance... It ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Luke 18:13, Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 3:20, Romans 2:5-6, Isaiah 13:9-11, Isaiah 59:2, Luke 7:36-50, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 13:3, Matthew 4:17, Romans 5:8, Luke 24:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 6, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist