Sermons on miserable sinners:

Importance Of Not Making Any Human Being An Idol. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Let us remember that every human being, no matter how remarkable or influential, is a sinner in need of God's grace, just like us.

As Christians, we are called to worship only one God - the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, it's easy to fall into the trap of placing human beings on a pedestal, elevating them to a status that only belongs to God. Whether it's a charismatic leader, a beloved pastor, or even a family member, or any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, John 4:23-24, Hebrews 12:2

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 17, 2021

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ.

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004

We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008

1- The power of grace 2- The people of grace 3- The purpose of grace

INTRO.- ILL.- Earle V. Pierce tells how studying the grace of God affected evangelist Dwight L. Moody. Moody loved to study the Bible topically, and it occurred to him one day that he had never studied the subject of grace. Setting aside a day, Moody gave himself to the study of God’s grace. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Faith

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Jul 16, 2009

A classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, delivered March 15, 1874.

Saving Faith ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sermon (No. 1162-3) Delivered on Lord’s Day Morning, March 15, 1874, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:50, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: *other

Now, That Makes No Sense At All!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2019

It makes no sense to be part of the same family and be mad when the father chooses to do for one what he hasn’t chosen to do for the other. Yet, this is precisely what happened in the parable Jesus told of two sons, either of whom were prodigal.

“Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The God Whom We Know

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2018

What do we know about God? Does what we know influence our response to Him and to others? These are the issues explored in this message.

“We know him who said, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay.’ And again, ‘The Lord will judge his people.’ It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” [1] Few portions of the Word are calculated to give the Christian pause as is this one verse. The Living God does not ignore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Does The Redeeming Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 8, 2015

Jesus + NOTHING ELSE = Salvation. If something else is needed, His words “It is finished” are incomplete, and more is required to redeem God's creation. It has always been about Jesus, and our words/actions must points others to Him!

Jesus Does the Redeeming Galatians, Part 5 Galatians 3:1-14 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - This letter was given to churches in Galatia who were young - The teaching that Paul is doing here is admonishing them to change - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crooks And Robbers And Thieves, Oh My! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2021

Christ receives even thieves and robbers when they receive Him as Master over life.

“After this [Jesus] went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Good And Evil In The World?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2017

Why is there evil in the world and in the church?

Intro, Purpose, Plan Why is there evil in the church? What about those who are sincere and have faith in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ? Let’s understand that the church is and will always be a mixture of good and evil, but those who are righteous by faith will shine. Let’s discuss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 2 - God's Immeasurable Love Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 6, 2024

The love of God is incomprehensible to the human mind. God’s love embraces each one of us in spite of all our sinfulness. May God help us too to love people the way He loves us, and rejoice over the things that make God’s heart rejoice

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is the verse we have been meditating on that reminds us that God is able to make every blessing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:18-19, Luke 15:1-2, Matthew 23:13, Luke 15:4, Luke 15:5-6, Luke 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Lies Demons Tell Christians Vs Truth Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

Discover the common lies demons tell Christians and the powerful truths of God's Word that counter them. Break free from deception and find freedom, peace, and joy in God's presence.

1. Lie: You are not good enough for God. Truth: God loves and accepts you just as you are, with all your strengths and weaknesses, and He desires a personal relationship with you. As Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 10:27

The Bucket List: 40 Days To Live?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 23, 2009

If you had 40 days to live what would you do with your life? God gives the Ninevites this opportunity and their response is something we can adopt for ourselves.

THE BUCKET LIST! What would you do if you knew you had 40 days to live? This question is not totally without some foundation in our life because many of us have gone to the doctor’s office and received news that turned out to be life transforming. Some have been told they have cancer, others ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness - A Stones Throw Away! (Or People In Glass Houses.)

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus encounter with the woman caught in Adultery - finishes with a remarkable NZ poem

John 8 New International Version (NIV) 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011

A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran