Sermons on Half Repent:

Letter To The Church In Pergamum (The Compromising Church) Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

A church that holds fast to the name of Jesus but have some among them who believe in the doctrine of Balaam

Who is addressing the church? He who has the sharp two-edged sword: (v. 12) Their Deeds/works: Jesus first affirms the good standing of the believers in Pergamum, living in a challenging time and place – full of pagan influences - saying, “… you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, 2 Peter 2:15, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thing Behind The Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 4, 2023

The terrible things of this life will happen. Jesus Christ directs our hearts to repentance in all cases and for that to be our heart’s default setting. Repent.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE The Thing Behind the Things LUKE 13:1-5 #justJesus STORY 1 Mr. Deer was just like all the other deers in the forest. He liked making lots of bucks at his job in the leaf jerky factory. He liked to go stag to the dances in the forest without a date. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Repnetance Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are to repent. You and I are sinners, and Jesus calls us to repentance. We are to repent.

Repentance A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Jesus says: 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5, ESV) Jesus calls us to repentance. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

"A Call To The Undecided"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jun 23, 2008

A call to those who are hesitating to make a decision for Christ.

“A Call to the Undecided” 1 Kings 18:17-39 It was Thursday, May 1st, five days after Aron Ralston had first entered Utah’s Bluejohn Canyon on what should have been an eight-hour, 13-mile hike. But on his way, while scrambling through a narrow section of the sandstone slot, Ralston dislodged a 1, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Which Leads To Repentance: Living A Pure And Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding."

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, Romans 13:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

The Sow That Was Washed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

What is counterfeit repentance, and what is true repentance?

SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 2:22 "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that swine in the scripture are a picture of unconverted ...read more

The Ministry Of The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

If we ever would think that someone is beyond the grace of God, that they would never turn from sin and to God, study Jonah 3.

The Ministry of the Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 3 Today's message is the third in a series on Jonah, with today's message centering on Jonah Chapter 2. In the past two messages, which we studied chapters 1 and 2 respectively, we learned that God will have done what he wills. In ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Who's Living In Your House?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2020

In our text this morning, Jesus uses a strange illustration about demon possession to make a very important point about the problem of half-baked, external repentance. In this portion of the text, Jesus talks about an unclean spirit that has gone out of a person; but still seeking rest.

TITLE: WHO’S LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE? SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 12:43-45 Have you ever tried to help a friend or family member that found themselves without a roof over their head and you reluctantly and against your better judgment allowed them to come and stay in your house until they were able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ephesians And Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008

Let’s go mining for treasure in this gem of a Bible book. The first half of Ephesians lays great foundations, and the second half builds a well informed Faith upon that foundation. The series begins here.

EPHESIANS 1 Pastor Eric July 6, 2008 Introduction to Ephesus and Ephesians Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Roman World. It was located on the Asia Minor bulge into the Mediterranean region. It was a tremendously important crossroads of commerce, which is reflected by such artifacts as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives A Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2014

The analysis of the topic of repentance as set forth in Luke 13:1-9 teaches that all people must repent if they are to avoid truly perishing.

Scripture This is the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of The Gospel of Luke, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Results Of Spiritual Blindness 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of six results of spiritual blindness from Daniel 5

Text: Daniel 5:1-9, Title: The Results of Spiritual Blindness 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about Gordon Dykes, and his ability to see more than we could see… B. Background to passage: After the death of Neb, several kings succeeded him in ruling at Babylon, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2009

Repentance is the first word of salvation. Without repentance, there is no salvation.

This man is running around screaming with joy. You couldn’t stop but notice it. He was making such a hoopla you would have thought that he won a million dollars. People stopped what they were doing, you could see the smiles on their faces when they heard the man shout for joy - then, you could see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Luke 2:1-5, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8, Matthew 26:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God