Sermons on Repentance Humility Bitterness:

Strong Enough To Serve

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus grants authority not for control but for compassion; strength flows through humility, and true greatness is found at the basin of service.

There are few sights more moving than real authority wrapped in humility. It’s rare. We’re accustomed to power that postures, rank that separates, and leadership that needs to be noticed. Every now and then, we glimpse the beauty of someone who is both strong and gentle—someone who knows exactly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, Mark 6:7-13, John 13:3-5, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Prodigal Son, Repentance, God's Love

The Dangerous Spirit Of Pride And Rebellion Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 30, 2024

We'll examine the consequences of this spirit and how to overcome it through humility and obedience to God.

we're going to explore the dangers of the spirit of pride and rebellion, and how it can lead us down a path of destruction, just like Lucifer. We'll examine the consequences of this spirit and how to overcome it through humility and obedience to God. I. The Spirit of Pride and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, James 4:6-7, Proverbs 29:23

A Fresh Start For A New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 31, 2013

Through Jesus, we have the ability to have a fresh start.

A Fresh Start for a New Year December 29, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Through Jesus, we have the ability to have a fresh start. Focus Passage: John 8:1-11 Introduction: An elderly teacher, with a pupil by his side, took a walk through a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Construction Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians continuing the discussion of building the kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serve as Partners for the Kingdom of God” I Corinthians 3:18-4:21 Introduction The church is not about location but relationships. We love noth¬ing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #2- Envy And Jealousy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

The second of a three-part series on being a thankful person

Three Thieves of Thanksgiving-Envy CCCAG November 26th, 2017 Scripture-Numbers 12 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a hunter with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would shoot down that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023

In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Get Down To Go Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer God Loves To Answer

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Daniel’s intercession models the end-time church’s call to humble confession, standing in the gap until prophecy’s birthpains bring revival.

The Context — Understanding the Times Daniel was an old man when this chapter opens. Jerusalem had lain in ruins nearly seventy years. Babylon had fallen, Persia now ruled. ? Yet while kings changed, Daniel’s confidence in the Word did not. > “I Daniel understood by books the number of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, Matthew 18:21-22, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 66:7-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

6. Decisions Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

These verses tell us of the results of Jonah’s preaching. It seems everyone decided from the King all the way down to the youngest to repent. God always honors His word!

God must honor his word, repent, or perish, Luke 13:5 I. The Common People 1. The people of Nineveh did not rebel against the message, they repented. 3: 5 a. Proverbs 28:13, only two things we can do with sin: confess or cover. b. John 6:60-61; 66-69 2. Their repentance was not delayed it was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Roof Rippers And Bag Phone Believers

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about the perils of legalism and the freedom offered in Jesus.

All right, Luke chapter 5. Now as we’ve been following these stories about Jesus, as we go into Luke chapter 5, Jesus begins to have confrontations starting in Luke chapter 5 with a group of religious people called Pharisees. And it starts in Luke chapter 5 and it does not get any better for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rich Are We, In Christ, Right Now? (1 Corinthians 4:1-21, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Are we kings, already? The answer is "yes" and "no." But our riches are for service, to be used in humility. Not to lift ourselves up.

Last week, we worked through 1 Corinthians 4. Admittedly, I didn't really explain the last half of the chapter at all. I think I had three reasons for this. None of which are very important, but here they are: (1) Chapter 4 hangs together as a single argument, and I wanted to catch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21