Sermons on Refuse To Repent:

Repentance And Reconcilliation - Genesis 44-45

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2025

We begin to see repentance, change of heart in the lives of Joseph’s brothers. And that Repentance leads to Reconciliation.

2024.11.17.Sermon Notes. Genesis 44-45. Repentance and Reconciliation William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: We begin to see repentance, change of heart in the lives of Joseph’s brothers. And that Repentance leads to Reconciliation. Scriptures: Genesis 44:1-34, Hebrews 12:2, Genesis 45:1-28, Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34, Hebrews 12:2, Genesis 45:1-28, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Need To Repent In This Season?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 27, 2024

God is High and lofty, yet we have brought him to our human or low view by using our human knowledge, wisdom and understanding to know God. When we use human wisdom or knowledge to understand, see, and know God without the help of Holy Spirit, we see a low view of God.

1) Repent of our low view of God – God is High and lofty, yet we have brought him to our human or low view by using our human knowledge, wisdom and understanding to know God. When we use human wisdom or knowledge to understand, see, and know God without the help of Holy Spirit, we see a low view of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

God Is Not A Nationalist: Repentance For A Hijacked Gospel Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

We live in a time when many are confusing Christianity with nationalism. People wave Bibles in one hand and political flags in the other.

GOD Is Not a Nationalist: Repentance for a Hijacked Gospel Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today hungry for truth. Strip away every idol in our hearts—whether it’s nation, culture, or comfort. Show us the difference between Your eternal kingdom and the kingdoms of this world. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Matthew 5:44

National Repentance (1 Samuel 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2025

Is Baal or Astarte the answer to our national woes or is national repentance needed? Let's look at 1 Samuel 7.

Is the party of Baal or the party of Astarte the answer to national woes or is national repentance the real answer? What happened when all Israel confessed their sins and repented? Are we willing to repent of worshipping false gods? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 7. Did the people repent of worshipping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confess Jesus, Repent Of Sins, Be Baptized

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

This is sermon #5 in my series, "At the Core

“Have you ever wondered if faith is meant to be so complicated, or is it really just about following Jesus?” There some people who just make something that is so easy… look incredibly complicated? You know what I’m talking about? Do you remember when the Garmin GPS’s first came out in the mid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9

Repent & Turn (Acts 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2025

What did Peter add to repentance?

Whose words contain the central message of Christianity? When we repent, from what and to whom do we turn? Let’s look at Acts 3. What miracle occurred as Peter and John met a beggar at the Temple? One afternoon, Peter and John were on their way to the Temple for the three o’clock prayer time. Now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Jews Repent On The Day Of Pentecost!!! Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 25, 2025

Why did the "Godly Jews" repent on the Day of Pentecost!!!

_At that time there were *devout* Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.- Acts 2:5_ After hearing Peter's sermon what brought *Godly* Jews virtually to their knees . _Hey...they were not Alcoholics, Womanisers or Drug Addicts , Thieves or Murderers._ But cut in their hearts, they ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5

Denomination: *other

Repent And Return To Me... A Message For Lent

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 27, 2023

GOD desires our full commitment to HIM. HE wants us for HIS OWN, HE wants…for our whole heart. HE calls out to us to “Return to ME with all your heart” Joel 2:12

2023.02.26. Sermon Notes. Repent and Return to ME. A message for LENT William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD desires our full commitment to HIM. HE wants us for HIS OWN, HE wants…for our whole heart. HE calls out to us to “Return to ME with all your heart” Joel 2:12 JESUS GAVE US THE MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Galatians 4:6, Joel 2:12-13, James 4:5-10, Matthew 4:1-17, Deuteronomy 8:1-6, John 14:26, John 16:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Home: The Journey Of Repentance And Restoration

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 12, 2026

Church, this is the very heart of the gospel! This is how God responds to genuine repentance. He doesn't just forgive us; He restores us. He doesn't just take us back; He celebrates our return.

Coming Home: The Journey of Repentance and Restoration Luk 15:11-24 Good morning, church family! As we begin this new year together, I want to ask you a question that might make you a little uncomfortable: Have you ever found yourself far from home? Not just physically, but spiritually? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part I

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) is a call to salvation. There will be many who will make poor excuses and refuse the invitation. There will be those who accept it with gratitude, but some will try to enter in their own way. In which category do you fit?

Throughout the Scriptures, the call of God to come to Him for salvation, grace, and mercy is prominent. The paradise we lost at our fall into sin is not irreversible nor permanent. He has promised redemption even though we do not deserve it. He promised to make all things new, starting with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 55:1, John 7:37, Ezekiel 33:11, Isaiah 45:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

“i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

“I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Pergamum Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 1, 2002

A call to stand firm upon the Truth of God’s Word by refusing to give in to the world’s view of "tolerance."

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE RIPPLE OF TODAY’S LIE IS TOMORROW’S WAVE AND NEXT YEAR’S FLOOD! GOD NOT ONLY TOLD US, BUT REQUIRES US TO ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH! THE SAME IS EVEN REQUIRED OF US FOR MAN MADE LAWS. IN A COURT OF LAW A WITNESS WHO COMES BEFORE THE JUDGE AND JURY IS REQUIRED TO PLACE THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

But I Still Don't Feel Forgiven

Contributed by Garrick Ace on Jan 25, 2010

What do you do when you say all the right things to God, but you still don't feel forgiven?

I Still Don't Feel Forgiven 2 Chr 34:23-31 23 She said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Tell the man who sent you to me, 24 'This is what the LORD says: I am going to bring disaster on this place and its people— all the curses written in the book that has been read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Warning To Unrepentant Sinners Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 13, 2024

The Bible is clear that unrepentant sinners will perish.

The Bible is clear that unrepentant sinners will perish. This is a truth that echoes throughout Scripture, a warning to those who refuse to turn from their sin and seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we'll explore few examples from the Bible that illustrate the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19