Sermons on Half Repentance:

God Is Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2007

God loves us and His eyes are on the righteous. The prayers of the righteous are answered. How to become righteous

“God is Closer Than You Think” February 4, 2007 “For The Eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV "The Eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Holiness

The Debt Of Forgiveness (Revised)

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

I have a choice to make everyday of my life. I can live each day in the disappointments and heartaches of sin. Or, I can choose to live in the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

This evening we live in a world that believes there are certain things that can influence your life. Those who put their confidence in astrology believe your life is planned out by: · Pattern of the stars · Positioning of the moon and sun · The month you (or your spouse) were born in Some folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2005

The three parables of Luke 15

ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Lost is now in its second season. It’s website sums up the show this way: “After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Failure Is Not Fatal Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005

Failure is not fatal if we remember that (1) everybody fails, (2) God’s love is not dependent upon your success, and (3) the lessons learnt from it.

Have you ever made a mistake? Welcome to the human race. It just means you’re alive. Everyone wants to succeed. The society wants us to succeed. It puts undue pressure on us. People will do anything – lie, cheat, steal – in order to succeed. Striving for success is good. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing Direction

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 23, 2007

Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation process but what level of repentance results in the new birth experience.

CHANGING DIRECTION “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…” Acts 3:19 NIV I. “Repent” is to feel sorrow for one’s actions. In our text, Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Make A U-Turn In The Road Of Life

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2007

If we want God’s blessings we must make a U-Turn in life. Turn from serving self and living for the devil to serve God and live for Him.

Make a U-Turn in the Road of Life By Pastor Jim May Making your life into what it should be can be compared to building a house in many ways. Each day is another building block; each hour another board; and everything we do becomes another nail in the life we build. Has the life you’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scattered To Find What Mattered

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006

In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006

2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006

Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Sharing The Sorrow Of God Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 15, 2006

Examination of the second BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Sharing the Sorrow of God Matthew 5:4 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 1. Last Sunday we commenced an 8 week journey through the Beatitudes that will take us up till the end of August. 2. Just a few reminders about this passage which forms the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Save Me From Myself Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2006

Fifth, and final in a series on Spiritual Warfare. This message explores how a lack of repentance, and humility can make ourselves our own worst enemy.

There is a great rivalry in this part of the country. The UK/U of L Rivalry. From a mascot standpoint, it isn’t much of a fight. A Wildcat versus a Cardinal. My Grandma Ulmet lived a number of years in Louisville. She loved the city, and loved the U of L Cardinals. It grew into a love of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 22, 2006

Like the Psalmist, there are times in our lives we experienced trials and persecutions, and in the midst of them, our prayers seem to be unanswered, our requests seem to be rejected, helps seem to be so very far, enemies seem to be victorious , and our Om

Title: THE SILENCE OF GOD Text: Psalm 35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Back Home

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Attitudes and actions that lead to a renewal in the hearts of straying believers.

THE WAY BACK HOME Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”—Malachi 3:18 In George Barna’s new volume, “Moral and Spiritual Anarchy”, he flatly states ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Brother

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

The older brother was suppose to be the good boy

The Good Brother? Lk 15:11-32 INTRO: A. Prodigal’s Steps of Self-destruction 1. Self - Will 2. Selfishness 3. Separation a. Rather be with others than be with the Father 4. Sensuality - Sin 5. Spiritual Destitution **Bad to worse Down on luck *Raffle Hat tag A group of well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Better Bent Than Broken

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

It is better to bow now in humility than to be broken under hand of God’s Judgment

PSALM 1--LESSON 2 BETTER BENT THAN BROKEN-- PSALMS 2 Introduction: Psalm one called attention to the Law. Psalm two directs our thoughts to Prophecy. And according to Luke 16:16, these are the two ruling notes of the Old Testament. Psalm one begins on the word “blessed,” and Psalm two ends on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist