Sermons on Repentant Faith:

Baptism-Before And After

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

Baptism is a healing of mind, body and spirit and the beginning of a lifetime of working out our salvation by adhering to the Law of Love.

Tuesday of 4th week in Lent March 23, 2009 The Church’s forty-day preparation for Easter is, above all, a preparation of the whole Church to claim the inheritance earned by Christ through His passion, death and resurrection. Jesus lived, died and rose again so that we might have the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

2017

Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 27, 2017

Are Ready to face 2018 OR GOD?

2017 In approximately 96 hours, or 5760 minutes, or 345,600 seconds, 2017 will be GONE! (James 4:14) “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” 2017 will be like steam gone from a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

If My People Pray

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015

We're going to look at an old passage of scripture today, we are going to focus on one verse, one phrase that God spoke and which we today consider one of the deepest revelations about the power and pattern of prayer.

If My People… June 21st, 2015 2 Chronicles 7:14 Who here would like to know that God hears you when you pray? Who wants to be forgiven of any and all wrongs done to others or towards God? Who wants to be healed from past hurts and live in a community that is experiencing healing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Call For Revival"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"God's Call For Revival"

2 Chronicles 7:12-22 - "God's Call For Revival" 14 If my people, which are called by my name 1. The People of Revival. “If my people.” 1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

“rebuilding The Wall” Chapter I Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Just as Nehemiah lead his people to rebuild Jerusalem we can follow his example in revitalizing our churches.

I. Nehemiah wept for the condition of Israel. (Vs. 1-4a) A. They were survivors of a great tragedy. B. They were in great distress. C. They were under reproach. D. Their home was destroyed. II. Nehemiah committed to prayer and fasting. (v.4b) A. We need prayer when the situation is bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Story 19 An Altar-Ed State

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 11, 2014

When the Jews returned from captivity the first item rebuilt was the altar. They renewed their worship of God as he took the initiative to restore them to their place in His Land.

1. CHANGING YOUR MIND Little Sarah was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, "Why did the lady change her mind?" Her mother asked, "What do you mean?" "Well, she went down the aisle with one man, and came back with another one." Changing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complaint Department

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2014

We must be mindful about our complaining.

The Complaint Department November 2, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be mindful about our complaining. Focus Passage: James 5:7-11 Supplemental Passage: And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's On Your Tree?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 24, 2016

Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ - being more than just Church - but a Church that bears life giving fruit - fruit that a sin broken world needs and desires

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalms 63:1-8 and Isaiah 55:1-9 Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ Proposition: In Luke 13:1-9 we find the Parable of the Barren Tree. Jesus speaks of an 1. Inspection and an Indictment 2. An Intercession and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Love And Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2016

In Jesus Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The Joy that Forgiveness brings to everyone. Forgiveness starts with a heart of holy love and ends with rejoicing and celebration!

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Psalms 32; Joshua 5:9-12 Theme: Forgiveness Proposition: In Jesus' Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The joy of forgiveness INTRO: I had the privilege of growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Pray For Someone Deep In Sin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 15, 2013

A look at how we need to be praying sometimes for God to put a 'whuppin" on someone.

HOW TO PRAY FOR SOMEONE DEEP IN SIN: it’s ok to pray for God to “whup” someone. - Jonah 1:17-2:1. - Verse 17a – The Lord prepared the trial and rebuke. - Verse 17b – Jonah still did not immediately repent. - Verse 1 – Three days later, Jonah finally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Road To Revival

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2013

How can we get to revival? 1. Humble our hearts. 2. Put a priority on prayer. 3. Sincerely seek the Savior. 4. Return to righteousness.

God’s Road to Revival 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan 20, 2013 *Our revival with Marion Collier starts just one week from today, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. But remember what “revival” means. *The Old Testament word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cry Babies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

God is looking for cry babies... to weep over sin

God's Cry Babies Ezekiel 9 In the previous chapter Ezekiel is given a vision of "the abomination" of the house of Israel. ... worship of idols in the Temple of God. Ezekiel is then instructed to proclaim against the people of Judah God's intention to destroy the city, the temple, the nation ... ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The River If It Doesn't Rain?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2013

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 13: 1 – 9 / Where’s The River If It Doesn’t Rain? Intro: I recently received an email containing several interesting questions: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosea - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013

Who are the Minor Prophets and what can we learn from them? Hosea is the 1st in a list of prophets that we refer to as 'Minor Prophets' but their message is anything BUT minor!

Hosea 1:1 [NLT] February 27, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study Hosea – An Introduction: A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (760-720 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Hebrew word for “Salvation” BACKGROUND If you want some really ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist