Sermons on penitent:

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Inner Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 17, 2004

Two key points are: 1) The Gospel message, 2) Confession to God changes our lives.

The Peacemaker: Inner Peace Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Last week, we began a series about being peacemakers, and remember that we began by looking at THE Peacemaker, God. That is God, plural. God, the Father created the plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Sinners At Church

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

In these verses Jesus continues his teaching by warning his disciples and anyone else who would listen that there is great wisdom in reading the signs of the times.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 35 “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 These are amazing and exciting times in which to live as a Christian. We have been privileged in our lifetimes to witness things that those who lived before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Baptist

What Is True Love?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

2nd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/8/98 What is Love? I Corinthians 13:4 Introduction: A. Steve Winwood- Bring me a higher love. B. What is love? Love is an attitude- Love is a prayer, For a soul in sorrow, A heart in despair. Love is good wishes for the gain of another. Love suffers long with the fault of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitudes Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon deals with attitudes that will be seen in our life as a result of spiritual growth.

Attitudes Of Spiritual Growth 1 Pet. 3:8 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: . Joke: Daddy, are you still growing ? the little girl asked ? No honey, why do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A "Mega" Church!

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Nov 27, 2005

We trumpet high impact ministry with all of its frills. Our services are filled with video clips, movie clips and unfortunately scripture clips. We take more time and efforts refining our delivery than we do making sure that what we are delivering has H

In practically every gathering of ministers there is a subject that comes up; that subject is church growth. “How do we get people to come to church?” We have answered that question with a thousand books and yet by and large we are losing the battle for souls. In spite of our best efforts, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Warned You?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

“WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church Family?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 2, 2001

The importance of the Family of God

Family Reunion May 30 2001 Before we look at what is a church family this just came in: ( Read Dough Boy) What is a Church Family? Jesus asks the same question! Doesn’t He? While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big "A"S For The Big "I"

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2006

A sermon on Luke 7:1-10 about the centurion. His characteristics are outlined with "A" words. Good for Independence Day or Veterans Day.

Sermon for 7/2/2006 Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: C.T. Stroud said, “The best training for a soldier of Christ is not necessarily a college. You see, when in hand to hand conflict with the world and the devil, neat little biblical candy is like shooting lions with a pea shooter; one needs a man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel- Why, How And What Should We Share Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 27, 2005

Why should we share the gospel, how should we do it and what is it?

The gospel- why, how and what should we share. 2 COr 5:11-6:2 WBC 29 May 2005 It was May 7, and Roger Simms was hitchhiking his way home, having been discharged from the Army. He flashed his hitchhiking sign at a car, but almost lost hope for a ride when he noticed it was a black, sleek, new ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

the point of life and living is to be a blessing to someone else. As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ, and the way we do that is by acting for the betterment of humankind, one person at a time, one instant at a time, one opportunity at a time.

Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-8 2319 words 02/27/05 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perspectives On Biblical Baptism

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

Bible answers to seven common questions about baptism

PERSPECTIVES ON BIBLICAL BAPTISM 1. Baptism is an extremely important subject because of the connection made in the Bible between baptism and salvation. a. 1 Peter 3:21 (NASB) And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 2, 2007

Jesus restores and reaffirms us when we fail, making us fit for the Master’s use.

Title: Can God Use Me? Text: John 21:15-19 Introduction: Annie Armstrong It is said that Annie Armstrong never tired of serving God and serving people. In 1893 because of her belief in the powerful hand of God to change lives and our world she wrote over 18,000 letters many by hand. She was the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering People

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jun 8, 2010

Memorial Day Sermon, Scripture and quotes to encourage those listening to remember those that have given themselves for our freedom, especially spiritual freedom.

Remember People; Joshua 4:1-7 Pastor Curtis Emerson Joshua 4 1Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, 2"Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from each tribe, 3and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran