Sermons on Guilt:

Dealing With Doubts

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon encourages explores how Jesus helps us deal with doubts.

Do you ever have doubts? Not just doubts about everyday things, but also doubts about faith related matters? Some people worry about having doubts, or at least showing that they have doubts. But we shouldn’t be afraid of doubts. They are part of life, even part of the Christian life. We should ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Worry - Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

Message dealling with the biblical principles to help the believer to overcome anxiety in life.

THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART FIVE “DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY!” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"God Calling: Isaiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2016

A sermon about God's forgiveness and call.

"God Calling: Isaiah" Isaiah 6:1-8 Have you ever had such an intense experience--such a life changing event that you remember with nearly exact clarity where you were, what was happening in the world around you when it occurred? When I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude, God's Antidote For Guilt Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Responding to God’s antidote for the guilt that comes from living for the flesh, loving the world, and listening to the lies of the devil, will enable you to express true gratitude as you live for Him.

Turn your Bibles to John 3:16-17 (Communion Sunday) Title: Gratitude, God’s Antidote for Guilt Theme: Resting in the Price Christ Paid for You Topic: Thanksgiving Communion Service Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Medical research tells us that gratitude is one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Jesus Guilt Of?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

2007 Easter Meditation

Well, what is Jesus guilty of? In the five weeks of testimony we have heard that He has been accused of being (among other things) blasphemous or irreverent by claiming to be the Messiah, of breaking the rule of not working on the Sabbath because He healed someone who had been sick for quite ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Guilt Pt 1

Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009

God wants you to be free.

It’s Sunday morning and the Praise and Worship Leader is exhorting the worshippers into the manifest presence of the LORD. This is what you have been waiting for all week; you’ve pressed through the cares of the week just to go to church this morning. You lift your hands to the Father and close ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rampant Guilt In The People Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 13, 2011

THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF EACH. HERE, GOD LAY

RAMPANT GUILT IN THE PEOPLE OF GOD HOSEA 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt Cannot Overpower Us

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2013

It doesn't matter who you used to be. In spite of your past, God loves you, he will change you, and he will use you—if you open your heart to him.

Guilt cannot overpower us Acts 23:1-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Came From Within: Guilt Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 24, 2021

A sermon about the power of confession and restitution to free us from toxic guilt. The concept for this sermon comes from Andy Stanley's book "Enemies of the Heart."

It Came From Within: Guilt Introduction We often look for things external to ourselves as the causes of our problems. While sociologists and psychologists are correct to point to the ways in which things like our families, religious experiences, neighborhoods, and the like shape who we are there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With Sin And Guilt Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Many options in the religious and secular world are given for how to deal with our everyday experience of sin, the guilt it brings and the dread of potential ultimate condemnation. The Book of Hebrews is adamant that there is only one solution for sin, and no other substitutes.

The great American psychiatrist Karl Menninger, author of the book, Whatever Became of Sin, once stated that if he could convince patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75% of them could walk out the next day. His statement underscores the struggle that all of us human ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18, Hebrews 9:25-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Redemption: Free From Guilt Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 18, 2018

Redemption speaks of being delivered from bondage through the payment of another. Christ provided our redemption, purchasing it with His blood. We have been removed from the slave market, never to return!

Redemption: Free from Guilt Ephesians 1:7 As I read publications, articles, and blogs today, many caution preachers and pastors in regard to using particular theological terms. These writers warn of a disconnect between the world around us and those within the church. The church has long used ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wash Away My Guilt

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

2nd in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:2 2/18/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #2) Wash Away my Guilt I can’t repeat my whole sermon from Wednesday, but in order for this series to be as effective as possible, I do have to make sure that everybody has some background to this amazing Psalm of David. David was a prolific ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:2

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Handle Your Guilt Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2019

Many today want to put aside any mention of shame as inappropriate. Paul, though, speaks of godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. What's the distinction and how can sorrow be a good thing?

SMILEY RELIGION: “God wants me to be happy.” - 2 Corinthians 7:8. - Today so many presume that God’s job is to make them happy. The only way they think about God is that He is there to answer our prayers and bring good things into our lives. - Biblical ideas like carrying your cross, losing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist