Sermons on High Cost Of Conviction:

Repent And Turn Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

Conviction is not enough; we must repent and turn from our sins.

REPENT AND TURN Text: Acts 2:37-41 Introduction 1. Illustration: If there is no repentance, there can be no pardon. Some years ago, a murderer was sentenced to death. The murderer’s brother, to whom the State was deeply indebted for former services, asked the governor of the State for his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Methodist

Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023

Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are The Ingredients For Revival?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 1, 2023

God’s chosen people are to be His representatives on Earth. But they often stumble blindly after idols when they forget the truth and their calling. Unfortunately, many Christians of today frequently resemble the “Chosen” in the Bible.

Solomon had approached God to plan for the people of Israel for when they had sinned. God replied with four conditions for pardoning: 1. Humble yourself by conceding your wrongdoings. 2. Pray to God requesting pardoning and forgiveness. 3. Look for God constantly. 4. Abandon corrupt conduct and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Time

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 10, 2023

Bringing someone to Christ requires patience, love, and prayer. How we approach them with the gospel can either encourage them or turn them off completely. We have to give God and His Spirit the chance to work in people.

“Conversion In His Time” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface – Bringing Others to Christ A. We are all called to bring others to Christ! 1. We are commanded to teach and admonish others. a. Mk 16:15 – “preach the gospel to all creatures.” b. Mat 28:19-20 – “go ye into world and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Mark 16:15, James 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We In Need Of Heart Surgery?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 28, 2023

What is the condition of many people's spiritual hearts today? How many need to be cleansed, repaired, or even replaced?

Luke 1:5-25 clarifies how Elizabeth discovers that she will bring forth a prophet. She was the wife to Zacharias the priest. This youngster will ultimately be known as John the Baptist. Zacharias obtains this information from a holy messenger yet questions because of his old age. Because of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Someone To Live And Die For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2017

In this sermon, we consider Paul's confidence, conviction and conflict that gave him someone to live and die for.

Introduction: A. Life can often be complicated and confusing! – How is that for an understatement? 1. In his famous “Peanuts” cartoon, Charles Shultz marvelously captured that reality of life. 2. In one cartoon, Lucy was front and center, delivering one of her characteristic lectures. 3. She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The Promise? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 24, 2021

Today, we want to look at the scoffer. The word "scoffer" is not a word that we use in our everyday language, so let me tell you what it means. It refers to a person who will mock you; make fun of you or what you believe.

Introduction: The last time that I was in this podium, I spoke about how deception does not just stay static; it develops a life of its own and that life cycle takes it from bad to worse. For example, deception may lead a person to sin, but the usual response is that a person experiences remorse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

The reaction we have to our sin should be of sorrow, grief and mourning. Today, we are losing our sin consciousness. We need to mourn.

The Beatitudes are like a nut. You open it and the Sermon on the Mount is on the inside. When man seeks to build a better world, he does it by trying to change conditions and circumstances. Man believes if you can change conditions then the world will be better. That is the philosophy of man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 14, 2022

What is faith? What motivates your faith?

What is faith? An online dictionary states that a basic definition of faith is the complete trust or confidence in a person or something. Faith is fervent belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based upon spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Faith is to believe in and have assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Good Stewardship

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 13, 2025

Stewardship is the accepted responsibility and ethical management of something entrusted into one's care.

Pope John Paul II, the Polish former head of the Catholic church once remarked: "The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations." Genesis 1:28 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Colossians 3:23, Titus 1:7

The Priesthood Of Believers

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

We look at the O.T. Priesthood, the many jobs at the Tabernacle, their symbolism of Christ & the Church, requirements of Priests to God, & spiritual ministry today, as Priests.

THE PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS 1 Pet. 2:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. 2. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

51. Christ's Three-Fold Office Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus is the realized embodiment of these three functions of Prophet, Priest and King

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 51 – CHRIST’S THREE-FOLD OFFICE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 7:24-28, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:11-12, John 14:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Dressing Up For The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 28: 1 – 43

Exodus 28: 1 – 43 Dressing up for the Lord 28 “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to Me as priest, Aaron and Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can't Walk With Jesus With Eyes Wide Shut Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 13, 2015

To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him.

Title: You Can’t Walk with Jesus with Eyes Wide Shut Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him. Overview Riding on a wave of impressive demonstrations of power Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" Then he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship Of Jesus (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Jesus clearly sets the conditions of entrance into discipleship. In Luke 14:25-33 He emphasizes the cost that disciples must pay in following Him. Anyone who wishes to be Christ’s disciples must meet Christ’s demands involving one’s family, self and possessions. Family Jesus declares; “If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational