Sermons on Guilty As Charged:

Joshua's Victory At Jericho Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

Every Christian is going to run into a Jericho and he can either collapse under the pressure or he can charge strait ahead and I believe, if we do what God wants us to do then we’ll experience the kind of life He wants us to experience.

Joshua’s victory at Jericho Joshua 6:1-21 A young man, who had worked on the railroad for years said he wanted a job as a signalman and so for his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, “What would you do if you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

It’s so easy for us to grovel in our ingratitude, gripe and grumble. It’s so easy to be negative about people and life. When it comes to ingratitude, we all must plead guilty. There is so much good, beauty and kindness all around us, and we see only th

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

The Suffering Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 14, 2022

You can’t really appreciate the cross if you don’t know how bad you are every day, how guilty. The cross doesn’t mean anything if you’re a good person, comfortable and at ease with yourself. Do you know how much you need the work of Christ?

Imagine what it was like for the Ethiopian man in Acts 8. He’s traveling south through the countryside, having just been to Jerusalem to worship. He’s a foreigner, but he’s devoted to the Israelite faith—for he knows it is God’s truth! Now on his way home, the LORD is still very much on his mind. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Failure In The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to prea

HOW TO DEAL WITH FAILURE IN PREACHING What should a Pastor do when he has failed to preach a great sermon? Many Pastors feel guilty, depressed, or discouraged. Some men will even seek a transfer to another church. One man said, ``I have grown to dread preaching, I try to get my elders to preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Knows Me Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

We all long to be known, understood, and valued. God alone is the only one who truly and fully knows our heart.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all… 6 of our campuses… I still can’t believe it… 6 campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Interacting With Sinners Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Sermon contrasts Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultry with the Pharisees interaction with her. How should the church deal with sinners?

Interacting with Sinners John 8:1-11 11-9-03 Intro This morning we are going to minister from the first 11 verses of John 8. How many of you have a New International Version? If you do, you will find a comment inserted by the translators concerning this passage that says, “The earlier ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of The Ages

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

This sermon focuses on the reasonaleness of living by faith and introduces a series on Hebrews 11.

November 4, 2001 Hebrews 11:1-3,6 “The trial of the ages…opening arguments” INTRODUCTION During the latter weeks of August and early September, the news headlines were very different then they are today. Back then, the focus of the news reporters was on two little baby girls who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Sin In The Camp Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Dealing with Sin in the Camp Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 11, 2011 Sin is a problem. In fact, it's a BIG problem in our day and age...but most of us don't even know it! Sin diminishes my potential, it destroys my life, it causes pain and sickness, it breaks up ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012

Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023

When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be The Witnesses God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2019

How to be the witnesses God wants us to be: 1. Trust in the strength of our Savior (vs. 30). 2. Tell God's Truth (vs. 32-34). 3. Live as light (vs. 35).

How to Be the Witnesses God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 5:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2016 (Revised August 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. Before we read our Scripture, remember that that this chapter begins with one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001

During times of prosperity it is so easy to forget about God, but He has not forgotten about us. Will we return to the One we have forgotten?

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten? Hosea 4 A strange, but refreshing phenomenon is taking place in our country. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, or pick up copies of your favorite magazine at the grocery store then you are being bombarded with stories about faith, God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ