Sermons on Open Confession:

Be Opened!

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014

Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Opened

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 18 B. Christ's eternal Word brings triumph over all manifestations of evil.

Mark 7:31-37 Proper 18 (b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “’Be Opened” In our Gospel today, we see Jesus continuing His ministry. He is in Gentile territory. He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

True Confession

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Confession App Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

Here’s what you will find in the Scripture—that genuine confession serves as a first step toward repentance.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, a couple of weeks ago we began a brand new series called Life Apps, and basically we’re talking about the importance of not just listening, but the importance of doing. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Confession Recession

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 24, 2002

More and more we see Christians not going to the Altar and confessing their sins.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: The Confession Recession “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Confession And Cleansing

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

There is a Bible principle connected to confession of sin: The confession should go as far as the injury from the sin goes.

1. Illus. of Dad fixing car • Couldn’t afford to send mechanic work out if he could fix it. • Worked on car all afternoon, came in dirty and greasy from one end to the other. • Went up to my mom and said, “how about a little hug and a kiss?” • Chased my mom all over the house, with her shrieking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In Confession Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory in Confession (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 15-23. (1), Background: (A), Geographically: Jesus is in what we might call a safe place: • Jesus and his disciples are in the region of Caesarea Philippi. • Caesarea Philippi lies about twenty-five miles Northeast of the Sea of Galilee. • This region ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Great Confession!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2002

Because of the implications of the great confession, we have a great church!

INTRODUCTION • A very short boy wanted so badly to play basketball. He even told his Dad that he wanted to become a pro when he was older. Knowing that his son would never be able to play the game, the Dad asked the local coach if there was anything that he could recommend to make the boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble Confessions Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 8, 2006

Humility is key to bringing about or being part of spiritual change.

***Open with modern day Noah movie clip*** Listen to that last line again. “The creator, from Adam to Noah to now, is still scouring the earth looking for one man or one woman that can actually see past their own nose, to see a world that is in desperate need and do something about it!” From ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Cleansing Of Confession

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A look at the spiritual discipline of confession.

THE CLEANSING OF CONFESSION I John 1:5-10 Today we are continuing our series that you see on the front of your worship folder: A Dedication to Daily Discipline. Looking at spiritual disciplines that we want to begin incorporating into our lives on a daily basis. We have looked at prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confessing The Son Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Confession Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are going to look at the Israelite king, David, after he sins against God and man. We are specifically going to look at how he confesses his sin to God.

David’s Confession Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Earlier this month, as I listened to the news—where most people receive their news—in the DFAC, there was a story about the confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Confession And Absolution Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2014

Confession and Absolution helps us approach God with humility and confidence.

Did you and your friends ever form a club when you were growing up? Perhaps you draped blankets over the couches in the basement to serve as your clubhouse, and to get in everyone had to speak the password. Well heaven is a club like that. Only those who know and speak the password will get in. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Confession Of A King. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2025

David trusted in God’s forgiveness and praised God before, during, and after confession.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever found yourself doing something you shouldn't have been doing? • What do we typically do when we get caught? • Excuses and blame are what we usually offer. • Consider yourself as the victim in this scenario. • When someone throws excuses and blame at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ