Sermons on Forgiving God:

Seek The Lord

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007

This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Draw Near To God - Draw Near To Grace

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

Thios sermon is about drawing near to the grace of God!

In life “Do-overs” are not the norm… In “No Wonder They Call Him Savior.” Max Lucado writes: I. “Not many second chances exist in the world today.. Just ask the kid who didn’t make the little league team or the fellow who got the pink slip or the mother of three who dumped for a ‘pretty little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Contrition

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 24, 2007

Our Lord promises to restore and heal us...

HOSEA 6:1 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. We are going to be looking at these passages in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweet Redemption Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:13-22

Text: Ruth 4:13-22 Title: Sweet Redemption Date/Place: LSCC, 4/11/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Tom ran home and counted all his money. Exactly one dollar! When he reached the store, he rushed to the counter. “Here’s the money for my boat.” As he left the store, Tom hugged his boat and said, “Now ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Midnight Death Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 5, 2007

God’s method for developing His Kingdom often runs contrary to society’s views; He loves to exalt the humble and humble the proud, as in the case of Israel’s formation.

The Midnight Death (Exodus 12:29-50) 1. A lot of people think they are self-acclaimed experts. Take this health food advice: Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it... don’t waste them on exercise. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:29-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preach The Gospel, Says The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 9, 2007

Jesus’ announcment in the synagogue of him being the Messiah, and the fulfillment of the prophecy

This week we are going to talk about Jesus, after his 40 days in the Wilderness, and where he enters the Synagogue in Nazareth to announce his fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2a, which states: The spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring the good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Victory, Mistakes Or Defeat In Our Walk With The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2007

This sermon deals with acknowledging our failures. Accepting God’s forgiveness. Accepting Gods victory for your life through the Word and Holy Spirit. Look at some of these who in the natural were told they could not overcome or succeed.

Victory, Mistakes or Defeat in our Walk with the Lord! 2 Corinthians 4: [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007

A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Go In Peace

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 13, 2007

Jesus taught a great lesson on love in this story of a woman’s fall, faith and forgiveness

Go In Peace Today’s passage records the story of a woman. It is a beautiful story of love and forgiveness. It is a story of thankfulness, of faith and of hope. Do you take the time to remember what God through His Son has done for you? He loves you so much. He loved this woman so much. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Fix A Broken Relationship Series

Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon on being wholeheartedly honest and sincere when we come to God for forgiveness.

What it Takes to Fix a Broken Relationship 1 Samuel 7:2-13 2 It was a long time, twenty years in all, that the ark remained at Kiriath Jearim, and all the people of Israel mourned and sought after the LORD. 3 And Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, "If you are returning to the LORD with all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

How the gap between man and God is bridged by the Savior, by Submission, by Suffering, by the Scriptures, by Supplication, and by the Second Coming. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Bridging the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BridgingTheGap.html EZEK.22:30 "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap" THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN: [examples] A. Teens and Adults. B. Communists and Capitalist. C. Black and White. D. Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

Explores God’s amazing grace. Celebrates the great hymn of faith.

What makes Christianity different? Years ago that question was being discussed at a conference. Some argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. No, some argued, other religions teach similar doctrines. What about the resurrection? No, other faiths believe that the dead rise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Enough

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 18, 2007

Grace is a concept that is too difficult to understand, but is extremely difficult for some to implement and accept. It needs to be know that what Jesus accomplished on the cross was enough, for where sin abounded, grace abounded more!

The story is told (by Ernest Hemingway) of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, in a last desperate effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Exodus 2:2

Blinded By The Dark

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

Jesus comes to us, and anoints us, Christ opens the eyes of our hearts, our eyes are opened. With our eyes opened, we are no longer blinded by the dark.

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to what the fairly new movie Ray, staring Jamie Foxx. It is the life story of the soul and jazz musician, Ray Charles. The movie touched on Ray Charles’ life growing up and losing his younger brother in a tragic accident, an event that he blamed ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist