Sermons on Penance:

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 26, 2018

Divine Mercy Sunday is the Sunday after Easter

To better get a grasp of what is Divine Mercy, we could apply “homeopathic theory” to our situation. It will take a dose of what made us sick to cure us. Our sins are what made us sick, and are what drove Jesus to experience his Passion, but His resurrection and glorified wounds heal us with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

God Wills All To Be Saved

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2014

The attractiveness of the Church, proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, is its creed, cult, code and communion.

God Wills All to Be Saved The Feast of Corpus Christi, 2014 The intention of the Lord, our Father, is very clear. Paul tells us in the first letter to Bishop Timothy that “God our Saviour. . .will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” God does not will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4-5

Denomination: Catholic

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

Worship Offerings

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2022

What principles can Christians learn about worship from the book of Leviticus?

What principles can Christians learn about worship from the book of Leviticus? Are there spiritual applications of the physical rituals in this first worship book? Burnt Offering God spoke to Moses in Leviticus 1 about the burnt offering. The fire pictures the Holy Spirit cleansing us from sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Words Jesus Ever Said

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 26, 2022

There have been figures throughout history who have had a way with words that have changed lives as well as the destinies of nations. However, the three words Jesus said from the cross - "It is Finished!" gave humanity freedom and forgiveness from sin forever.

There have been people who throughout the progression of civilization have had a way with words and seem to possess a unique grasp of language. They have an eloquence of speech, saying things that are deeply profound. The Lord Jesus was just such a person. Throughout the years of His recorded ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37, Revelation 22:20, Luke 22:41-42, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Reformation

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025

Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005

Consequences and benefits of looking back and planning the future

LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK Introduction: We spend years looking and wondering. Looking at our past and hoping, longing for those ‘good old days’. Looking to our future and hoping for a good tomorrow. Often times though we get caught looking at the past and forget to look at the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Be" - Attitudes

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Nov 2, 2009

In the beattitudes, Jesus introduces the kind of life those who seek the Kingdom of God should lead.

“THE “BE”-ATTITUDES” “The Righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven” Mt. 5:1-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • In our gospel reading today we arrive at Jesus Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon Christ goes after the heart of man, taking us ever deeper into the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Hide And Seek Series

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005

Looking for Jesus? Here’s how to find Him!

John 6:22-29 Hide and Seek I. Looking for Love in all the wrong places - v. 22-26 They were only looking for temporary need fulfillment. They weren’t even looking for entertainment...they didn’t notice the miracle of the loaves and fishes! - v. 26 Example: Those who come looking for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Sin Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007

Unconfessed sin in the believer’s life restricts praise.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor Protesting or Practicing Praise Part 2-Hidden Sin July 22, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Opening story B Unconfessed sin in the believer’s life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

In The Land Of Beginning Again

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2005

We would all like a second (maybe a thousandth) chance...a clean start; God offers that.

Who hasn’t looked back over his life and with nostalgia welling-up wished for a new start? Rare, indeed, is the person who has never said, "If I had my life to live over again, I’d..." "I wish there was some wonderful place Called the land of beginning again, Where all our mistakes And all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus is the Lord of everything in all of the universe

Jesus is Lord Romans 9:9-10 September 15, 2013 National Back to Church Sunday Morning Service Have you ever thought about why Jesus was crucified? Why Jesus died? We don’t often like to think about such things, even in church. We are far more likely to make celebration of Easter than we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Only Good Snake

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 3, 2012

A sermon for the first week of Advent... HOPE. Advent is about waiting and this sermon talks about the long wait from Gen. 3:15 to Gal. 4:4-5.

The Only Good Snake… Genesis 3:15/ Galatians 4:4-5 Finish this statement… “The only good snake… _is_a_dead_snake_” The best snake to kill? Poisonous Today is a very important day… the first Sunday in Advent… Advent comes from the Latin word for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Is The Party In Heaven At It’s Loudest?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 10, 2011

If we have ever temporarily lost a child whilst shopping or at the beach, or lost a precious belonging, we will begin to grasp how God feels towards lost people.

In October 1984 my brother-in-law Alasdair got lost. As a family they had visited Venice – long before I knew them – Sandy and Valerie my in-Laws, Moira my wife who was 14 at the time, and Alasdair who was 11. They were at St. Mark’s square, Venice – at the same time as Queen Elizabeth the Queen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Moved In The Gut To Write A Blank Check For An Enemy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013

Our Understanding of God's Love moves us to repent of our sins, forgive as we are forgiven, and live a life of gift to convert others.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2013 For nine years I had the privilege, joy, and occasional discomfort of teaching moral theology to a class of tenth graders at a local Catholic high school. Right at the top of the proud moments was an incident that happened when Archbishop Gomez visited my class. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic