Sermons on Release The Past:

The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Possibility Of The Potential Of Faith

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

Have faith to believe and you shall receive.

Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Apostolic

There's Oil In This Press!

Contributed by Robin Dinnanauth on Oct 23, 2025

Crushing Produces Anointing

Crushing Produces Anointing and this revelation comes from Isaiah 61:3 where the prophet declares that God will give His people beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. This is not poetry alone—it is a prophetic promise for each and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

Mission Impossible!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2006

Pilate’s command to secure the tomb was impossible for the soldiers to carry out. He can’t be entombed. He’s loose today!

Mission Impossible Matthew 27:62-66 A CHURCH IN OKLAHOMA HAD SOME BEAUTIFUL PINE TREES which adorned the property. During a bad storm several of them were hit by lightning. It destroyed two of them and badly damaged others. The church board met and one of the members asked the chairman, “What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guidepost One – The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Grace shocks and saves; at the cross justice is fulfilled, and forgiven people live mercy and truth in a broken world.

Introduction – When Grace Feels Wrong Imagine this. A well-known local businessman is caught embezzling millions. He is tried, convicted, and the sentence is ready to be pronounced. The courtroom is full of victims—employees who lost jobs, retirees whose pensions are gone. Everyone leans forward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Luke 23:42-43, Luke 15:20-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Does God Do His Work?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Examples Of Jesus And His Teachings Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009

This is week 6 of a 9 week sermon series expressing what God wants for our lives.

SLOW AND STEADY The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release a tremendous amount of power and energy by just dropping a lighted match into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

If the Son shall make us free, we shall be free indeed.

III. CALLED TO FREEDOM. A. SET FREE - TO SERVE GOD! Exodus 10:24-26. It is somewhat ironic that Pharaoh would eventually release the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt that they might go and “serve the LORD” (Exodus 10:24). Pharaoh was not willing for them to take their flocks with them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:24-26, Philippians 3:14, Philemon 1:16, Ephesians 2:1-3, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness And Power!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2007

The centrality of God’s message to the human race in general (and you and me in particular) is grace…forgiveness and reconciliation with the God who made us.

44Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: United Methodist

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005

God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

“No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Is Greater Than Your Bitterness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 23, 2018

Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible.

Title: Grace Is Greater than Your Bitterness Place: BLCC Date: 1/28/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15; Acts 7.57-60 CT: Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible. [Screen 1] FAS: Craig Groeschel said, my biggest struggle with bitterness started when my family discovered the awful truth about someone we had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:57-60

Denomination: Christian Church

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Start PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores our need for forgiveness, how to accept God's offer of forgiveness, and the symbolism of baptism as a public declaration of this forgiveness.

Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered in the Lord's house today, to share in the Word and drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. I am reminded of a quote from the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Baptism

Love And Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

God desires for us to find love in every area of our lives, not just the physical part of our lives.

Love Worth Finding Love and life through the Spirit Romans Chapter 8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning! Last week we began a series called “Love worth Finding” We looked at God’s Love for us and our love for God. We agreed that this world is messed up and needing God to bring peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Was Joseph Revenging?

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Have you ever thought about how Joseph could forgive his brothers who betrayed and sold him into slavery?

Have you ever thought about how Joseph could forgive his brothers who betrayed and sold him into slavery? His incredible journey from betrayal to power in Egypt and reunion with his brothers shows us the strength of forgiveness and redemption. Interestingly, this story is similar to Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist