Sermons on Repentant Faith:

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 20, 2024

Justification is by faith alone. But we must be sure that the faith we are operating in is the biblical faith Paul is talking about in Romans 4. The authentic faith of Abraham is described in verses 16-22. This description is examined.

Intro Jesus made an alarming statement in the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Matthew 7:16-23, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Romans 10:9-10, James 2:17-22, Proverbs 6:32-33, Acts 26:19-20, Titus 1:2, Matthew 25:14-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Increase Our Faith(Fulness) Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004

Looks at 4 aspects of discipleship. Focuses on how we must not wait to "feel faith" to use it.

Luke 17:1-10 Increase our Faith(fulness) Intro: In the last two chapters of Luke, we have been seeing events surrounding a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees over how to deal with lost people. Jesus taught them some important lessons about how God deals with lost people and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without Strength

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 15, 2018

All of fallen humanity is spiritually dead and without strength to perform any kind of righteousness that would please God.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:6 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that all of fallen humanity is spiritually dead and without strength to perform any kind of righteousness that would please God. and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

The Resurrection: How Will You Respond?

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 30, 2019

Do you have the kind of faith that saves? An examination of the faith of the first eyewitnesses to Jesus' resurrection graphically illustrates what kind of faith saves, and what kind of faith does not.

The Resurrection: How Will You Respond? Matthew 27:27—28:10 He is risen! He is risen indeed! So Christ is risen! But I want to ask you a question this morning. Do you think of Christ's resurrection as just an interesting and unique fact of history—that God intended it just as a point ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

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 Lifestyle Of A Backslider

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010

• A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed.

The Lifestyle of a Backslider Mk. 14:54; 2 Pe. 2:20-22 What does it mean to backslide? Backsliding in scripture is compared to adultery. See Jer. 3:6-10. • A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed. • It is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:54

Denomination: Baptist

Road Construction

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Dec 3, 2003

Advent 2C: God wants to build (or improve) the road between our hearts and God.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Have you ever noticed the differences between old roads and new roads? The condition of the pavement-- or the lack of it, how straight the road is, if it’s in a hilly area, how steep the terrain. All can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Foundational Truth 1 (Wk.2) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "repentance from dead works" and "faith in God".

Dakota Community Church October 19, 2008 Foundational Truth 1 (Week 2) Introduction & Review: While evangelicals are over 50% more likely to give "ideal" answers to the questions about what churchgoers believe on 12 historical doctrines, one out of three of their responses differ from what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

2. The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

Discusses the Focus, Nature, and Start of God’s Good Work in a person with an invitation to the seeker.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 2. THE BEGINNING Introduction: Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that HE who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. In the beginning, God—the great Creator of all, the Master Craftsman of whom we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 24, 2011

This sermon addressed the problem of hypocrisy based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Hypocrisy can only be cured by recognizing it and by discovering Jesus' unhypocritical love for us.

Introduction It’s foolish to be a pretender. Just ask John Corcoran. John never learned to read in elementary school. Somehow the teachers just kept passing him along. When he got to high school he became at expert at cheating. He turned in other people’s work. He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Recovery Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2010

The path on the Road to Recovery involves 1) Faith (Matthew 11:28a), 2) Repentance and Rest (Matthew 11:28b) and finally: 3) Submission (Matthew 11:29-30)

There are many reasons why people come to Canada. Some come for economic prospects. Some come to be reunited with family that has preceded them, and some come to avoid brutal conditions in the land that they just left. Many of the boat people that arrived recently form Sri Lanka, fled that country ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Rampant Guilt In The People Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 13, 2011

THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF EACH. HERE, GOD LAY

RAMPANT GUILT IN THE PEOPLE OF GOD HOSEA 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Pay The Price For Real Revival?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 29, 2012

Most churches pray for revival. But there is something required on your part to make it last.

July 1, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 14:2-3; 15:1-4, 16:1-10 Subject: Revival Title: Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Real Revival? Here we are – three weeks into the Spirit proclaimed “Year of the Harvest”. Are you feeling it yet? I asked that question as kind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Submit To God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 27, 2009

The key to the whole book is found in the command to submit ourselves to God. duh!

We have all seen, read, or heard something like the following. It describes the attitude of possession for a 2-year-old. If I want it, it’s mine If I like it, it’s mine If it looks like it’s yours in any kind of way, it’s mine If I need it, it’s mine If you buy it, it’s mine If I don’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Robe

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 10, 2023

We look at the 1). Prodigal’s "Dead" State, 2). His Return to His Father in True Repentance, and the 3). Symbolism of “the Best Robe.”

THE BEST ROBE Lk. 15:13-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly woman was on a busy street corner. She was confused and hesitant to cross because of the heavy traffic. 2. Finally a gentleman came up to her and asked if he could cross the street with her. Gratefully she took his arm, but grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God