Sermons on Justification And Confession:

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2020

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

John says that if we try and live on the hypocritical level of non-admission to guilt and sin, then we are self-deceived. The truth is not in us, and in such a state we cannot be forgiven.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Confess Christ!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 8, 2019

The most natural evidence of a genuine conversion to Christ is a willingness to confess Christ as one's Lord and Savior. Nowhere does the Bible sanction a secret and silent believer. Join us this Sunday as Pastor Sligh preaches on “Confess Christ!"

Confess Christ! Chuck Sligh May 5, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Matthew 10:32-33 – “Whosoever therefore shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Confession Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Confession is a key to spiritual formation—it frees our chains, releases Christ’s power in us, and helps us to mature as He desires, not as we desire.

In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the class system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Other

The Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 30, 2015

Who is Jesus? It's possible to have a high view of Him, but not high enough.

Candidates for public office take polls to gauge their image, how they're perceived by potential voters. Are they viewed as likable, honest, capable? Jesus asked His disciples to share their input as to His public image. What were people saying about Him? He then confronted them with a more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Good Confession Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

3rd in a series. A sermon about the true meaning of confession and its role in crossing over from death to life in Jesus.

Introduction: A package was sent from England to S. Africa. The man to whom the box was sent didn't know what it was, and he refused to pay the delivery charges. So, the box sat around for about 14 years, being used as a footstool in the express office. Eventually the would-be recipient died, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Confess Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Do you find it easy to admit when YOU have done something wrong? If we are honest, none of us are really comfortable admitting we have done something wrong.

CALLED TO CONFESS This morning, as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, our focus is on confession, The Oxford dictionary defines confession this way: 1. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty. 2. An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Confession

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

DAVID'S CONFESSION

Psa. 51:1-19 1. DAVID'S CONDITION Notice the consequences of sin. A. Sin Soils The Soul -Sin will make the soul feel dirty. v.2 "Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin" Isa ch 64 v. 6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Consistent Confession

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2016

Consistency in our words is a key to Spiritual Power

Consistent Confession Part I. Community of Faith / Pastor Jonathan Vorce / July 8, 2007 Text: Psalm 116:10; Joel 3:10 Introduction: If you are going through a difficult time right now, speaking words of faith will make all the difference between you going under or going over. All your words are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:10, Psalm 3:10

Denomination: Church Of God

True Confession Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2015

If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.

Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Confession

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

What is the Good Confession? (Outline taken from: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/confess2.htm)

HoHum: It is rare to have a public figure come clean the way baseball great Pete Rose did after getting caught gambling on sports. He stood before a judge in 1990 and said, “Your honor, I’d like to say I’m very sorry, very shameful to be here today in front of you. I have no excuses, because it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Acts 8:37, Matthew 16:15-17, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Irony Of Confession

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

Confession can be a difficult spiritual discipline, yet confession is also liberating

Now it’s time to confess... What’s it like to have to confess? When’s the last time you had a heavy burden to confess? When’s the last time that you were so burdened with your sense of wrongdoing that you felt you just had to confess to get it off your chest? Confession is an important part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

True Confession

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 2, 2024

True confession occurs only when the heart is broken and contrite.

TRUE CONFESSION INTRODUCTION A. The Scriptures exhort us to confess Christ as the Son of God and confess our sins. B. The word “confess” comes from the Greek word “homologeo.” (homo—same; logeo—speak: literally “say the same thing”). To confess is to acknowledge someone or something as true. C. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confess And Believe Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023

You cannot stand on God's promises for a believer and not be a believer

Confess and believe Romans 10:9, Acts 4 Good morning church- glad to have those in house and those online this morning. I hope you have come with a heart open and tender as I title the message confess and believe. We are in the last week of our series Christianity 101. We are in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Nazarene