Sermons on Repent And Be Baptized:

"How To Explain This Tragedy"

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001

Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

"HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2001

There are four essentials to a relationship with God: Genuine confession, repentance, faith and obedience.

In a collection of cartoons by Bill Watterson, entitled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, ornery little Calvin is talking to Hobbes, his friend the stuffed tiger, about what he has done to little Susie. Calvin says, “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Garments Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002

Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fall Off The Mountain

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Hope for those who have failed and fallen but repentance brings restoration

TO FALL OFF THE MOUNTAIN OF CHRIST MARK 14:29-72 I HAVE TO SAY THAT TO ME PETER IS THE SCARIEST OF ALL THE DISCIPLES. THE REASON THAT HE IS THE SCARIEST IS BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE LIFE HE LED IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST, HE STILL SEEMED TO FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. THAT ALSO GIVES ME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:29-72

Denomination: Baptist

God's Deliverance

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005

God forgives and can deliver us from chastisement if we will repent.

I praise God for His blessing us beyond measure. We as a church are very blessed and enjoy a peace and calm that many churches never experience. Last night was a wonderful experience where we were blessed by a great group of young people and young adults at our Valentine Banquet. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law, Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent John the Baptist Preaching Repentance

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "Law, Grace" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost Christians

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 30, 2008

A message to stir the church from complacency to commitment. A message for revival and repentance.

LOST CHRISTIANS Scripture: Luke 15:4-7 A Message by Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Luke 15:4-7 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other

A Perfect Example

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

The life of Paul shows us a perfect example of Grace, Repentance and Christianity.

A Perfect Example September 19, 2003 1. A Perfect Example of Grace Grace: undeserved favor Illustration: Painting of the Last Supper Romans 5:6-8 “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conscious Of Our Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 7, 2011

We must repent as soon as we become conscious of our sin.

Conscious of our Sin March 6, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must repent as soon as we become conscious of our sin. Focus Passage: I Samuel 12:1-19 (Pew Bible page 322) Supplemental Passage: Psalm 51 “because by the works of the Law no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Patience On The Guilty

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the repentant and punishes the guilty.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD good to you? Yes. Always and forever. Psalms 16:2 (Amplified Bible) I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Odds And Ends

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016

* Hospitality * Active in Faith * Focus on God * Repentance * Growing in Maturity of Faith

ODDS and ENDS Hebrews 6:1-3 #OddsEnds INTRODUCTION Our church in January, embarked on a five year journey. We are in year one where our church is following a pattern set for us in Acts 2:42 which describes the early church as “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Celebrate Forgiveness

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

Authentic FORGIVENESS is the mutual recognition that REPENTANCE IS GENUINE and RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS ARE RENEWED.

FORGIVENESS! Seven times a day? In fact, seventy times seven! What is Forgiveness? FUNK & WAGNELL’S DICTIONARY says FORGIVENESS means "The act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven." Then it says to FORGIVE means 1."To grant pardon for or remission of something; cease to demand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Or Hell?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2012

What happens if I die before I have a chance to repent?

Every so often in religion class this question is asked, and it's a good one - what if I suddenly die before I have a chance to repent of my sins? Do I go to heaven or hell? Do you know what the answer is? Picture it this way - you are a Christian - you believe in Jesus as your Savior from sin. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Eat Fried Worms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

Explore the themes of self-pity, God's unconditional love, and the power of repentance.

Good morning, family. I’d like to take a moment to share with you a quote from Philip Yancey. He writes, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Now, what does that mean for us? Simply put, no matter how low we think we've sunk, God's grace is still available and abundant. Today, as we dive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: Self Pity