Sermons on Repented:

Let Justice Run Down

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

In Amos' time, justice and righteousness no longer prevailed in Israel; but rather, it had become wormwood. Wormwood is toxic, so Israel was dealing with a toxic justice system - but God was going to bring justice!

In Amos 5:24, we read, “Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream!” This is a verse that probably resonates with us all. We all desire justice! I read some Christian articles that predicted the year 2020 to be “the year of justice,” but I doubt anyone who made these ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Called Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

The world is covered by a cloud of spiritual darkness. God sent his only begotten son, Jesus as the light of the world; but men loved darkness because of their evil deeds.

TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) "But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." Do you know that as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, John 3:19, John 3:16, Jeremiah 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's Death In The Pot

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 23, 2021

A look at the miracle of Elisha when poison gourds were put into the stew.

On Easter Sunday we had lunch out at the house and all the kids and grandkids came over. Sister Betty was there too. It was a good time. Family all getting together. But after we were done eating some of us went out MUSHROOM HUNTING. We were looking for MURREL mushrooms or the BIG WHITE ones ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2021

A Turnaround always begins with an individual. It begins with someone who looks at the familiar landscape but sees something different. Josiah led the nation into restoration.

Introduction: How to experience a turnaround in your life during a pandemic? How do you turn around a nation or a people bound for destruction? Israel, God’s chosen people had a greater prospect for success than any nation in history. Although the nation was small in size; weak in strength; and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

I Want It Back

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Dec 1, 2020

Something is Missing in our church, our state, and our Nation. In the midst of a global pandemic, Something Greater is Missing and we need it back. Here are the five things we need back!!

I Want it Back Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 18, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Read Text: This morning I want to minister to you on this idea, “I Want it Back.” There is one thing that we can be assured of. This message is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-6, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020

Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 24, 2020

What does a successful ministry look like. How should we gauge the success of a preacher or a church. By worldly standards, John's ministry was a failure. By Jesus' standards John the Baptist was the greatest of all prophets.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/eu6yP42Qz2o Introduction Have you ever asked yourself how you identify the mark of a great pastor or preacher? What are the hallmarks of a great ministry? By worldly standards, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Absaloms In The Gate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2020

If indeed, God has given you new insight then use it for the sake of the Body and Christ not for your own devices or else you are an Absalom and in trouble with the Father and the Son. If you twist or deny Scripture you are in even deeper.

2 Samuel 15:4  Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Absalom was a son of the King who thought he knew better than the King and swayed many to his side in a rebellion to remove ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Road Home

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 17, 2020

What began as an intended temporary stay in Moab, turned into ten years of despair and suffering. Upon hearing the Lord had visited His people, Naomi made the wise decision to begin the long journey home. It would prove beneficial.

The Long Road Home Ruth 1: 19-22 We know that Naomi had left the land of Bethlehem-Judah with her husband to sojourn in the land of Moab. What began as an intended temporary stay turned into ten long years of difficulty and heartache. Now Naomi heard the Lord had visited His people in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 6, 2020

In the year 2020, the definition for revival remains the same. Improvement, Advance, A spiritual clean-up that makes everything better.

How To Have Revival. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16NKJV What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a weeks worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not controlled by man. 4. Revival is a heart thing. 5. Revival is always brought on by repentance. 6. Revival is renewed zeal to obey ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, Matthew 22:36-40, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Two Woes (Revelation 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9.

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9. 5th Trumpet 1st Woe - The Abyss Revelation 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel. Part 2: The Solution

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 25, 2020

Jesus deals with our debt and with God's anger. He makes it possible for our relationship with God to be restored. But there is something we have to do. We have to repent.

Two weeks ago, I gave the first of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ I said that the word ‘gospel’ means ‘good news.’ What is this good news? We looked at a passage in John 6 in which Jesus said, absolutely clearly, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes HAS ETERNAL LIFE.’ Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilty As Sin Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This first beatitude is the foundation for the other eight. Once we learn that we can not hop high enough for God’s holiness, we can never be good enough, then the fact that God has extended us grace and mercy become reasons for worship and thankfulness.

The Jesus Manifesto: Guilty as Sin? Matthew 5:4, Psalm 51 Rev. Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-08-18 Do You Know How Fast You Were Going? I was cruising along on Route 17 and was about a mile from Dwight when I saw him. But as you know, if you have seen them, they’ve already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Far Country

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 15, 2020

I believe the prodigal was a wayward (backslidden) Christian.

The Far Country (Luke 15: 11-24) Introduction. This text is one of the most familiar in the New Testament. Every preacher has a sermon on "The prodiga1 son. Well, I have one too. In keeping with our modern soap operas etc., I have divided mine into episodes. I believe the prodigal was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24