Sermons on Repentance And Obedience:

Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019

Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Back And God's Face - James 4:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Real change comes with thorough repentance. James teaches us how to do that.

James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he caused to live in us? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

The Jonah Connection Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 10, 2015

Jesus makes a connection to Jonah and his "sign" to the people. The connection appears when he and the disciples cross the Sea of Galilee and face the storm before he cast out the Legion of demons from the possessed man.

1. Swallowed by Whale In the late winter of 1891, the whale-ship 'Star of the East' was in the area of the Falkland Islands when it sighted a whale. Two boats were sent out with harpoons to catch and kill the creature. But the whale's lashing tail overturned one of the boats spilling the crew into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach And Do

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 9, 2012

Titus two is an amazing chapter on doing the word. This, says Paul, IS sound instruction.

How many teachers do we have here today? School teachers and Bible class teachers raise your hands. Actually, all of us are teachers in some way. All of us have influence and we do and say things that are instructive to others, even when we wish otherwise. Some of my best lessons on faith I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 14, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ to the Ethiopian treasurer was his continued preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognizing your sin, repent, and taking responsibility for your actions in order to experience God's grace.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about God's graciousness, the need for repentance, and the call for each of us to "man up" and take responsibility for our actions. As C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-23

Topics: Grace

Rebellion & Recovery

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 17, 2009

A Sunday lesson on Rebellion & Recovery Robert Rimes

Rebellion & Recovery 1 Samuel 15:23a For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft,and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Because thou hast rejected the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Paul Teach Us About Comfort? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2012

Paul teaches us some important principles of God’s comfort in his response to their condition. Might not have 3rd letter because it was of such personal nature.

If we were to have all over Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth then this would be chapter 7 of his 4TH letter. 1st Corinthians would be letter number 2. We do not have his 3rd letter and by the tone we have in this chapter we can assess that letter number 3 was pretty harsh. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:6-15

The Dependence Of Independence Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2011

God intervenes in the course of mankind only when man reaches a point of disobedience, disregard and damage.

* Tomorrow, we will celebrate 235 years since some great men signed a document which could have been their very death warrant. * That document begins with “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Love For The Chruch

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains biblical repentance and shows how it is applied in our Christian lives.

PAUL’S LOVE… I) WAS CONFRONTATIONAL VS 8 Illust – the body is self purifying – liver. I hate to confront or be confronted. God is confrontational PROV 27:5 “Open rebuke …” A) HOW DO WE CONFRONT EFFECTIVLY ? i) EMPATHIZE TO RELATE (not sympathize) Don’t be condemning Relate your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ash Wednesday, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

The Lenten Journey involves repentance, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, deeds of loving-kindness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C Based on Isa. 58:1-12 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There is a novel by Muriel Spark called Memento Mori. It tells about a group of friends, all over sixty-five, who one by one receive anonymous phone calls telling them, “Remember, you must die!” The novel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Dont You Understand?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 31, 2004

Why people dont understand Gods will in their Life.Calling man to repent and be saved.

Why Don’t You Understand? What keeps the world from understanding the will of God in their lives? Mar 8:21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Mar 8:33 But when he had turned about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need A Hug

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

"I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

In this chapter God’s judgment results in three things, rebuke, retributions and repentance.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball." Suspecting ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation Blessed

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 31, 2005

The Church must issue to our nation a call to repentance. A Memorial Day sermon

A Nation Blessed Ps. 33:12 INTRO.: America, all through its history, has been richly blessed. Sadly, there are those who don’t recognize a debt to God. Memorial Day is a day we set aside to remember those who have served in our nation’s armed forces and recommit ourselves to the values for which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ