Sermons on justification and confession:

Despicable Me - Part 2 - Confession Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 2 – Confession A. Introduction Last week I read to you a passage of Scripture in which Paul reveals his inward struggle and the inner turmoil that exists in him between good and evil, holiness and sin. It is an intriguing description and one that I believe that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Confession Of All Christ Has Done

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2009

Our Baptism in water is a confession of the work of Christ in you. Do you realize all that encompasses?

March 22, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-4 Subject: Baptism Title: The Confession of All Christ Has Done I read a great story the other day. A man walked into a Baptist church where they were having a baptism service. He had never been in the church before so when he came ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confession Doesn't Mean Much

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

A look at how a confession doesn’t always mean that we are now right with the Lord...it muct be followed by change!!!

“Confession Doesn’t Mean Much” Various Passages Now I hope that some of you today came in and saw the sermon title and thought... “What, is this a typo? Is the pastor really preaching a sermon that says confession is no big deal? I thought that was a pretty big deal here.” You know...in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Prayer - Intercession, Supplication, And Confession Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 6, 2012

A short 3 week mini-series on prayer. Week 1: the basics. Week 2: Prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Week 3: What are intercession, supplication, and prayers of confession.

I. Introduction Good morning! I hope you all had a great week; I trust it was full of the Lord’s blessings. I’m sure it was. I hope you were able to see the countless things in your life which come from God, which are His blessings. I hope then that you were thankful, had a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Friends

How To Be Blessed Part Iv: Confession Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 28, 2013

Confession is essential for happiness, peace of mind and to defeat sin in our lives!

How to Be Blessed Part Four Our theme of obtaining God’s blessing continues this morning as we continue to remind ourselves that the Bible is a book about getting blessed. . For the purposes of our study, our personal definition of being blessed is threefold: 1) To be especially happy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Covered Verses Sins Confessed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2013

Both God and men cover sin. The choice is not whether to deal with sins or not, but to deal with them either wisely or foolishly. Let's learn what action we are taking to deal with our sin along with its corresponding result.

PROVERBS 28: 13 SINS COVERED VERSES SINS CONFESSED [Job 31: 33-34, Psalm 51:1-12] "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy." This verse is distinctly divided. Two different types of persons are introduced. Two opposite courses of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Believing, Acting And Confessing!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 28, 2016

In our Christian lives we need God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing the Word.It will bring the blessings of God.!

God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing! I. Believing God's Word - Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. A. We should not just look at circumstances. Do not just look at the mountain. Look also to the promises of God! - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

P90x For The Soul - Confession Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 10, 2010

Confession. That can be a scary word for some who grew up viewing confession as a place to receive penance. But confession is something that is about recognizing the reality of our sin and its consequences and receiving forgiveness and freedom. This mo

P90X for Your Soul Confession Psalms 32:1-5 Do we need to confess our sins as Christians to receive forgiveness? I thought when I received Jesus as Savior, I was forgiven for all my sins. First, we need to understand that As Christians we have been forgiven in a Judicial sense As Christians, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession: Facing The Truth About Yourself Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Confession... part of the process of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's work bringing us to repentance, Some Thoughts from "Keep On Believing"

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text I John 1:8-9 “Thinking the Things of God” Confession: Facing the Truth about Yourself Are you willing to face your past? The hardest truth you’ll ever face ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Confess Jesus As Lord?

Contributed by Joel Murrah on Jan 5, 2019

Do we truly confess Jesus as Lord?

Do You Confess Jesus As Lord? Romans 10:9-10 INTRODUCTION Please turn with me to Romans chapter 10 starting at verse 9. This morning in Acadiana as well as across our vast country, thousands upon thousands of congregations will meet just as we have. Songs will be sung in praise to God A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Life Together - Confessing And Praying Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2021

The sermon is about the admonition for Christians to confess their faults to one another and to pray for one another as they live life together as followers of Christ.

Doing Life Together - Confessing and Praying James 5:16 INTRODUCTION: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Martha's Amazing Confession Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 3, 2020

This is the 33rd sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we are looking at Martha's conversation with Jesus prior to the resurrection of Lazarus. We see how Jesus encouraged her, and how she responded in faith.

Martha’s Amazing Confession of Faith (Part 33) Text: John 11:17-27 We’re looking at the resurrection of Lazarus this morning, and just to remind you of what we looked at last week, let me re-cap it for you. Jesus had gone out of the area of Judea because the Jews in that area wanted Him dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are Those Thine Accusers? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 1, 2008

This sermon shows how Jesus dealt with the woman taken in adultery and how we must deal with the accusations of the enemy against us.

Introduction: There are two kinds of people in every church. There are those who are net casters, and those who are stone casters. Which kind are you? Net casters draw men to Christ. Stone casters stand as judge, jury and executioners over the sins of others. Stone casters are finger pointers. They ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2011

We all have questions when what we have believed gets challenged. Well, the Jews had some questions for Paul that Paul seeks to respond to briefly. Ultimately he leads them to the bad news about themselves that prepares them for the good news of Jesus C

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Romans 3:1-31 Slide Intro Questions, Questions. We all have questions sometimes. Sometimes when we have grown up believing something or living a certain way and someone comes and contradicts what we learned growing up or what we have believed for most of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational