Sermons on Repentance And Remission:

"A Voice Of Comfort"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 6, 2008

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Series B preached 12/7/2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Based on a sermon outline by Dr. Carl Fickenscher III, Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 16, No.1.

One of the Advent hymns that we will be singing during communion this morning is “Comfort, Comfort Now My People”, it’s hymn #29 in the Lutheran Book of Worship. The first line of the hymn says “Comfort, Comfort, now my people; “Tell of Peace” so says our God. (LBW 29 v.1) I have to admit, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are The John The Baptists Today

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 7, 2008

We all need John the Baptist’s in our lives, who call us away from unGodly things to God and to His new life. This sermon explores who and what are John the Baptist’s in our lives today

God is calling us to life. And often I think God has some strange ways of calling us to life. In today’s Gospel reading we see that He uses John the Baptist one of the most famous characters of the bible. To call me and you to a new life with Jesus. Now when I think of life I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

In order for God to show up and display his power in our life and church we need to do a spiritual inventory and confess and repent of our sin.

Today we have set aside as a day of prayer and fasting. We began our 24 hour vigil at midnight last night and it will go until midnight tonight (so if you just heard about it this morning you are still in luck). We are preparing ourselves, our church, our community, for a God visit during our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do About A Broken-Down Church

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

God is not committed to maintaining a church just because it is there. His commitment is to maintain us if we show compassion, particularly on the young. Restoration of our church life in challenging times begins with repentance, self-examination.

Two or three weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, I noticed several of you staring straight up here, right into the notch of this arch. I too looked up there, and what we all saw was a sizable piece of paint and plaster hanging there by a mere thread. It looked as though it was poised and ready just in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009

The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Word From God's Sentinel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008

God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-19

Denomination: Brethren

By What Authority?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008

Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

“By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Days Of Awe

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Oct 4, 2008

The Days of Awe are a time for repentance, reconciliation & restoration. Humanity & nature are on a collision course. People are living in a shattered present, stumbling toward a shattered future & longing for the restoration of an elusive hope.

The Days of Awe 2008 The ten days between Rosh Hashanah (beginning at sundown on Monday September 29th) and Yom Kippur (ending at sundown on Thursday, October 9th) are known as the Days of Awe, Yameem Nora-eem. The root word of nora-eem is the Hebrew word yare. Yare means to be afraid, to fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wardrobe Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 20, 2008

There are three important items of apparel in every Christian’s spiritual wardrobe. All three are to be worn at their appropriate time.

THE WARDROBE OF A CHRISTIAN Daniel said: "So I gave attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, ’Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and loving-kindness ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Submissive In Days Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

In the passage we will be covering this morning, Peter talks about submission to government, submission to employers, submission in marriage, and submission to other Christians. The thing that we must remember as Peter writes this passage, he is writing

Being Submissive in Days of Rebellion 1 Peter 2:13-3:12 Introduction The word “submit” is the key to this section. This word is very closely related to the word “humility.” To submit requires humility. Today we are living in days of pride and rebellion. In his book “Strong willed Child” Dr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Herod's Folly

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2008

Herod’s Folly was not making a rash promise-- it was his refusal to REPENT!

Herod’s Folly Mark 6: 14-29 1. Because of His Guilt- Herod was ready to believe the worst! Some said that Jesus was John the Baptist returned from the dead! Other People said he was Elijah (See Malachi 4), Others said he was a prophet. From these choices- Herod chose the worst—and was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Choose The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Change And Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

It is only when we yield the will to God that His power can take over and give us the willpower (and the won’t power!) that we need to be victorious Christians.

Change And Become Like Christ Change Part Three Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:1-2 Introduction Today we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009

These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Procrastinate, I'll Find Out What That Means Tomorrow! Acts 24:23-25

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 1, 2011

I have heard many excuses for not following Christ over the years but, the best one is. "I will when I get my life straighten out." Listen, a person cannot get their life straighten out until they have turned it over to Jesus Christ. Putting things off,

Procrastinate, I'll find out what that means tomorrow! I have heard many excuses for not following Christ over the years but, the best one is. "I will when I get my life straighten out." Listen, a person cannot get their life straighten out until they have turned it over to Jesus Christ. Putting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist