Sermons on Real Repentance:

"Rock Our Boat"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2016

John the Baptist was a dramatic type preach who certainly shook things up or rocked the boat of society, rocked the boat of peoples lives, and rocked the boat of what it meant to repent.

“Rock our Boat” Matthew 3:1-12 Who was John The Baptizer? 1. He was as about as a Outrageous Character as you could have met in Biblical Days 2. John was not a boring Preacher 3. John was considered a prophet 4. John drew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Sound Of The Locusts!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

The Sound of the Locusts! Overview of the book of Joel – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Who wrote the book? (2). When was it written? (3). What's the big idea? (4). So what? SERMON BODY Ill: • Locusts trivia: • Locust are insects that rub their legs and wings against their body, • To make a humming sound. • They can hear this hum and a range of other ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Aggravation Or Freedom

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

REPENTANCE CAN BRING FORGIVENESS OF SIN AND A FREEDOM FROM THE GUILT SIN BRINGS

AGGRAVATION OR FREEDOM 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-12 THIS MORNING I WANT TO SPEAK ON THE ISSUE OF REPENTANCE. PAUL IS GOING TO TEACH US IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY THAT TRUE REPENTANCE AND REMORSE IS THE GATEWAY TO DEEP SPIRITUALITY AND BLESSING FROM GOD. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF REPENTANCE THAT WE NEED TO BE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unrecognizable

Contributed by Scott Burr on Apr 25, 2018

How sin can make us unrecognizable...not just to other, but to ourselves!

“That same hour the judgment was fulfilled, and Nebuchadnezzar was driven from human society. He ate grass like a cow, and he was drenched with the dew of heaven. He lived this way until his hair was as long as eagles’ feathers and his nails were like birds’ claws.”-Daniel 4:33 Several years ago ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Mean For God To Search Me?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2023

God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul.

David wrote this psalm during a time of hostility. It is comprised of the significant truths that were important to David during his time of distress. In Psalm 139:1-6: David praises God's limitless knowledge. He sees God as having a lot of familiarity with him: when he sits down and gets up, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023

A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Philemon Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian forgiveness is the surrendering one's rights for the spiritual and temporal benefit of another.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 17:3-4, Luke 23:34, John 21:15-19, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does The Word Of God Come To Us During Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2024

Persecution happens to those who put their faith and trust in God. How and what we do during that persecution may show non-believers what type of Christian we are.

Jeremiah had been God’s spokesman to Judah for 40 years, during the last five kings. He continually urged the people to repent and to act, but nobody would listen to him or do anything. He was not a successful man by the world’s standards, like those who have fortune and fame. He did not gain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 39:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Was The Sin That Caused The Boat To Rock? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2024

Evil was rampant through the area. God called a man to preach repentance. But instead of doing as he was instructed, he ran. How many Christians today are like that?

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. However, Jonah ran away from God. In verses one - three: God called Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023

ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And In Hell

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

The account of the rich man and Lazarus.

In this passage that we just read, the Lord Jesus is telling a story about a rich man and a poor man. Jesus did not name the rich man, but he did tell us that the poor man's name was Lazarus. Jesus tells us that the rich man clothed himself with purple and fine linen. Fine linen and The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Six Word You Never Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 12, 2023

A grave warning from the Great Shepherd in the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are in the last few messages of the Sermon on the Mount. Just two more after this message, but if there was a message I would want to send to everyone I know, it would be these verses. This week is a dire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Brethren

Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Selfish Scallywag Jacob Experienced God For A New Start Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Nature of Jacob's encounter with God.

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means "deceiver." a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist