Sermons on Repent Of Sin:

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Zacchaeus Climbed The Tree

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

The curiosity of an unbeliever led to salvation

LUKE 19:1-10 "WHY ZACCHAEUS CLIMBED THE TREE" A) Zacchaeus was a very rich man. * This is the only time the title "chief" is used with a tax collector. * This probably means that he was the head of the local taxation office. * Therefore, Zacchaeus would be responsible to the Roman government for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Closing With Concerns

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the transcript.

CLOSING WITH CONCERN 1 John 5:13-21 INTRODUCTION: We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Woodshed

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008

What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

Our enemy will use ordinary things to trip us up and destroy us.

Genesis 1:3 – “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 1. Our enemy will use ordinary things to trip us up and destroy us; i.e., a snake and a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of A Person Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

God asks that we use our will to choose Him.

A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. 35:18). 2. Our inner person, “God created man in His own image” (Gen. 1:27). “The Lord God . . . breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 22:27, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Man's Way

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ made a way to defeat Satan; you must refuse to yield to His crafty temptations to sin.

I. Have biblical convictions and always flee sin! v. 1-5 A. The strategy of confusion (1-3). B. The strategy of presumption (4). C. The strategy of ambition (5). II. Refuse to allow sin to germinate and take root by yielding to it! v. 5-6 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

Taking a look at the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow.

GODLY SORROW 2nd Cor. 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago preached on our need for godly confidence so we can overcome sin and get through the hardships in life as well as exercising our gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week I preached on how we need to leave the past in the past if we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 30, 2017

Don't run ahead of God's leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant . . . go quickly over the Jordan . . . stay about 3,000 feet away . . . you have not come this way before’ . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A True Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

To become a true Christian, one must follow the path laid out in Scripture: repentance, faith in Christ, transformation by the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to follow Christ daily.

BECOMING A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23 INTRODUCTION: While many people identify as Christians by culture or background, Jesus was clear that becoming a true Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Prescription For An Achan Heart Series

Contributed by Robert Jones on Jul 5, 2001

God’s discipline for Sin in the Camp

GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR AN ACHAN HEART JOSHUA 7:1-26 Israel has just been involved in the greatest military conquest in their history--------they have just witnessed the tremendous defeat of the city of Jericho and they are still basking in the glow of that great event ----------but verse 1 tells ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitless Trees

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

The Lord is patient toward us but still expects repentance. Throughout the years He has shown exceptional patience but one day that patience will run out, and where will you be?

FRUIITLESS TREES The Need for Repentance Text: Luke 13:1-9 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Fruit trees are nice to have. 2. They give us beautiful blossoms, nice shade, and most of all delicious fruit to eat. 3. When a tree no longer produces the fruit desired, it is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swim At Your Own Risk Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series week 1: Swim at your own Risk. This is a great summertime series about the pull and affect sin has on our lives, and how to escape it.

RIP TIDE Swim at Your Own Risk As you saw in the promo video, we’re starting a new series this month called RIP TIDE! I’m real excited about this series because it has something for every one. I don’t care if this is the first time you’ve ever been to church, or if you have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009

Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran