Sermons on Half Repentance:

Recall Notice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2012

When people acknowledge the Savior, they acknowledge the need for being saved from a condition of sinfulness. Jesus had already paid for their sins, but they would not experience his forgiveness unless they turned (repented) to God. Don’t ignore the Lord’

Opening illustration: In 2010, auto manufacturers recalled a staggering 20 million cars in the US for various defects. The thought of such a large number of defective cars on the road is startling enough. But what is more disturbing is the apathy of some owners. In one instance, the executive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfortable Mourning! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 15, 2013

People mourn for all kinds of reasons, but are they what Jesus is talking about?

Matthew 5:4-Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. People mourn for all kinds of reasons, but are they what Jesus is talking about? Genesis 4:13-And Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear! Cain was sorrowful but not about his sin, but about the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Feb 21, 2012

A simple salvation message to the world

Who are you? This is a question before you and I. What is your answer? A child of God or a child of Satan? Why do you quickly say I am A child of God? Because it is a good name that promotes personality. That is what God likes but, If you are asked, “ Who are you? “ Can you say I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Delay Is Dangerous

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Feb 21, 2012

A message describing the importance of salvation

There was a boy that received the word of God and but decided to delay and enjoy himself for that month so that the following month, he would repent and accept JESUS CHRIST into his life, but that month wasn’t ended before the boy died and he was unable to see the following month in which he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Having A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Mar 4, 2012

Do you have a clear conscience concerning your relationship with Christ?

And Paul looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." Acts 23:1 If Paul could say that, can you say the same about yourself? The continuing verses referr to Paul and the division in the Church with the religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change: When And How To Embrace It

Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013

An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Solution Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 12, 2012

Perhaps it's time for us as Christians to move out of our advisory mindset and into soiling our hands in the work of transformation.

“A Nation Under God: The Solution” Jer. 3:6-4:4 As a story goes, there was once an elderly man who used to get up regularly at the prayer meeting in his church, always with the same prayer: “Use me, Lord, use me – in some advisory capacity!” Whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

We need to prepare for the coming of the Lord before it is too late.

I'll never forget one day in my High School English Literature class. One of my good friends, Lee had a habit of falling asleep in class. Well, Lee's desk was right in the middle of the room and our class was the last one of the day, the room was warm, and the teacher wasn't so exciting. Lee ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Unto The Church In Laodicea, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 25, 2013

The church that thinks it has it all has nothing at all.

Unto the Church in Laodicea, Write Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction Laodicea was the seventh and last church addressed by Jesus, completing the semicircle the seven churches made of which Jesus was pictured as being in the midst. It was a wealthy city, making money from its woolen garment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Disconnect

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 27, 2013

This message takes a look at Isaiah and how he disconnected ministry from life. God had to get his attention with His presence.

Note: The thougt and basics of this message came from Chris Sustar pastor of High Praises in Anderson,SC. “Title: The Great Disconnect Theme: Help us to avoid the disconnect between Sunday and Monday. Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 16, 2012

God’s Word had been delivered to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for centuries. Jesus wept because the people of Jerusalem had failed to see and accept God’s truth.

Jesus Wept 03/28/10 AM Text: Luke 19:15 Introduction: Palm Sunday always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. The name commemorates an event mentioned by all four Canonical Gospels Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19: the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012

Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

“A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Saddest Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on May 27, 2014

Part 2 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: So what is the “saddest” word in the Bible? We mentioned it last week, so I guess we could call this a “test.” If we were to ask, again the answers would be as diverse as the people answering the question. Some would say death, fear, hate, or even lost… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Hosanna In The Highest! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

a triumphal entry to crucifixion

HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST! Matthew 21:1-11 If you use your imagination for just a moment, you can feel the press of the people as they gather along the road from Bethany to Jerusalem. You can smell the dust, and the donkeys, you can hear the crowd. You can see the brightly colored holiday clothes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

What Do People Do About Their Sin

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION, WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER AND IT IS DIFFICULT.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ABOUT THEIR SIN LUKE 3:1-20 OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION. OUR ANSWERS HAVE RANGED FROM DOING NOTHING, TO BOASTING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist