Sermons on sackcloth and ashes: showing 376-390 of 5,827

Jonah Running For God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 3rd sermon in a series on Jonah.

Introduction: 1. This morning we look at the third chapter of Jonah. I’ve reviewed the basic outline of the book with you at the beginning of each sermon because by the time we finish the book I want you to be able to think through Jonah and have a basic understanding of what the book is about. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation, And Grace To Follow.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022

Our reconciliation with God is made possible by the grace of God through the work of Christ. Having been reconciled, we are made the righteousness of God in Him. We are enabled, by the same grace of God, to follow God in the way of righteousness.

RECONCILIATION, AND GRACE TO FOLLOW. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. As an ambassador for Christ, Paul was pleading with the Corinthians - on behalf of Christ - that they go on being reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We may feel that this is unnecessary: if we are ‘called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Create In Me

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A simple, but memorable sermon for Ash Wednesday.

INTRO Ash Wednesday — it’s kind of a solemn day. It’s the start of Lent —a word which means “spring” in German. But more than this, it’s the time each year when we intently focus on the path Christ Jesus laid out for us to follow — to be true to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying To Stop The Coronavirus Pandemic Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 23, 2020

How should Christians deal with the current pandemic at a spiritual level. Dr. Tow looks to the word of God for guidance and points to Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 as a model to follow.

We have received extensive instruction through the media for managing the coronavirus epidemic. What is needed in addition to that is how to deal with it on a spiritual level. In reality, the spiritual realm drives the material world, not visa versa. The instruction I am about to share is for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, James 5:16, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Wants Someting Done He Is With You Uintil It Is Done Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jan 18, 2015

God uses our faith in accomplishing His will

WHEN GOD WANTS SOMETHING DONE He is with You until it's Done Esther 3-4 In this book of Esther, we see that faith is the universal currency in the Eternal Bank of Jesus Christ. This is a book that never mentions the name of God. Yet, He is all through it. At least in the Hebrew script, but He is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extending Mercy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 9, 2006

Examination of the fifth BE-Attitude: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Extending Mercy Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” Titus 2: 11 – 3:7 1. The Old Testament prophet Micah identifies three essential virtues for living a life pleasing to God. In 6:8 he states: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service To The Poor Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The bible teaches us that to truely live in this life and the next, we must serve the poor.

Keys of Life – Service August 29, 2004 Isaiah 58:9b-12 According to the advertisers, what brings life? Lotto Super 7 TV Ad Destinator Professor Posh Jesse Streets The Splurger Cosmetica Relaxo 2-Weeks-Notice-Man Email Spam Money Weightloss Sex It’s easy to believe them – the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12

Denomination: *other

Judgment Will Be No Joke

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2004

God is a God of justice. One day Jesus Christ will dispense that justice with unswerving and unquestionable accuracy on those who have rejected salvation through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary.

JUDGMENT WILL BE NO JOKE Text: Rev.20: 11-15; Acts 17: 31 Intro: The Great White Throne Judgment is an event that is still at least 1,007 years in the future; but it is as certain as death. It will be God’s final act of justice upon sin and the sinner. This judgment will be unlike many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people to deal with the many disappointments they face in life.

When Your Brook Dries Up” Elijah at Cherith I Kings 17:1-16 Last week we talked about desperate times. This week we want to talk about disappointing times. If you open the paper, turn on the TV, attend a family reunion Go to church or just go home. Life is filled with disappointment. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

God's Grace Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

If we would only learn about God’s grace, we wouldn’t try to lift ourselves on a pedestal, neither would we be swift to judge another.

God’s Grace #15 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. We also learned ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance That Comes Through Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 20, 2008

The need to become more dependent on God and less on ourselves

Text: Matthew 17 :14-21 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16And I brought him to thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Touched Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 30, 2007

(With free powerpoint sermon slides) There are 3 things that will happen when JESUS touched our lives.

WHEN JESUS TOUCHED US Mark 8:22-25 http://sermons.elministries.info/jesustouch.doc (With free powerpoint sermon slides) (Waiver: I would like to inform the readers that some of my sermon ideas were taken from my extensive readings. I thank those people who contributed their writings in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Full Life In Empty Places

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Aug 8, 2010

God

Isaiah 58:1-12 (Amplified Bible) Isaiah 58 1CRY ALOUD, spare not. Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins! 2Yet they seek, inquire for, and require Me daily and delight [externally] to know My ways, as [if they were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Methodist