Sermons on sackcloth and ashes: showing 241-255 of 5,826

Lent 2021

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2021

A sermon for the start of Lent 2021

I think this is the point where I am supposed to talk about Lent being a penitential time, and time for giving things up, but that seems patent nonsense in 2021. In the last eleven months we have given up more than we ever wished for longer than we would have wished. And we have lost some people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014

A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is Free Will Compatible With God’s Decreed Divine Appointments?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 4, 2022

Do people freely make the choices that lead them to Jesus, or does He predetermine them according to His providential will and lead them to make the choices?

I grew up in the occult. My adoptive Mom was the practitioner and a raging blackout alcoholic. It was not the dark satanic sacrificial worship type. Unlike people I have known, I never killed anything, nor was I sexually abused. It was more along the lines of Wiccan witchcraft, occultism, voodoo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 8:28, Matthew 11:21-24, John 15:19, Romans 8:29, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign Grace In Nineveh - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 27, 2019

One of the most beautiful pictures of grace and repentance toward God is found in Jonah chapter three. Jonah preached a message of impending judgment; the people repented, and God extended mercy and grace.

Sovereign Grace in Nineveh (Part 2) Jonah 3: 1-10 Following his harrowing ordeal within the belly of the great fish, Jonah experienced the unrivaled grace of God. The Lord could have punished Jonah for his disobedience and refused to use him further in ministry. (Jonah may have been temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013

Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2022

Though Babylon was not suitable for prayer, no temple was there, no synagogue existed during his time. He had his scripture. Even though the palace was surrounded by images and idols of the Babylonian gods and goddesses, he never missed his prayer time.

Daniel 6:10-18 Prayer Life of Daniel Greetings: The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Prayer of Jesus, Power of Corporate Prayer, Prayer of Paul, now the prayer of Daniel. Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute The man asked: What a million ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Angry With God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2021

When we want to yell curses at God, perhaps we first should ask if our peril has somehow been brought on by our own stupid decision somewhere.

Wednesday of the 27th Week in Course Have you ever been angry with God? I don’t mean you feel inconvenienced by something that happens–a fender-bender, a sudden rain shower that leaves you without an umbrella, an extra-long work day–no, I mean really upsetting things. A sudden death of a good ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

The Fruit Of Half-Hearted Service Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 23, 2005

A continuation of the service from the book of Malachi

The Fruit of Half-Hearted Service” Malachi 3:13-15 As we have made our journey through the book of Malachi, we have seen the Lord pile indictment upon indictment against the people. The nation of Israel has strayed far from God in both word and deed. Evil abounded in the land. Unbelief is the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crying Out Because We’ve Sinned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2016

Would we cry out to God to confess that we have sinned and He is just? Sometimes it is appropriate to cry out as a community for God’s mercy. The Israelite's knew enough to cry out to God for mercy … can’t we?

Crying out because we’ve sinned Nehemiah 9:1-37 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed a great celebration happening in the city -- The people gather to have the Law read; and they are convicted of their sin -- ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Avoiding The Mistake Of Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2007

Seeking revenge ends up hurting us more than anyone. Look at how that truth is discovered in Haman’s situation.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, my favorite cartoons were the Warner Bros “Looney Tunes.” 1. There was Bugs Bunny “What’s Up Doc?”, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fud. 2. There was Tweety Bird “I taught I saw a Puty Tat”, Sylvester the Cat, and Granny. 3. There was Pepe Le Pew, Marty Martian, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Nation, Back To God, Undeniable, With Repentance And Salvation For All Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 6, 2017

In our series on the prayers of the bible we come to Daniel 9:1-19. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in Jeremiah concerning his nation and the seventy years of captivity. Let's see how Daniel's prayer might apply to us and our nation.

ONE NATION...BACK TO GOD...UNDENIABLE...WITH REPENTANCE AND SALVATION FOR ALL In our series on prayers in the bible we come to Daniel's prayer in Dan. 9. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in the book of Jeremiah concerning his nation. As you may have figured out, the title of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 Intercession The Gift To The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

Seldom is the office of an INTERCEDER RECOGNIZED. There is little applause, put this is essential to the church and leadership.

WHAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS... STAND IN THE GAP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTERCEDE: to stand in the gap for another, to help settle, to defend, to intervene, mediate, to pray for, to petition, Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God