Sermons on Sacrament Of Confession:

The Irony Of Confession

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

Confession can be a difficult spiritual discipline, yet confession is also liberating

Now it’s time to confess... What’s it like to have to confess? When’s the last time you had a heavy burden to confess? When’s the last time that you were so burdened with your sense of wrongdoing that you felt you just had to confess to get it off your chest? Confession is an important part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Confession Of A King. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2025

David trusted in God’s forgiveness and praised God before, during, and after confession.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever found yourself doing something you shouldn't have been doing? • What do we typically do when we get caught? • Excuses and blame are what we usually offer. • Consider yourself as the victim in this scenario. • When someone throws excuses and blame at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Confession

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 3, 2025

Psalm 32, blessing

THE BLESSINGS OF CONFESSION (PSALM 32) Americans tend to fall into three categories when it comes to sin, according to LifeWay Research’s representative survey of 1,000 Americans that was conducted Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2016. A third (34 percent) of respondents say they are sinners and are working on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession Of Identity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores understanding spiritual reformation, embracing our identity in Christ, and living out the new covenant through the lens of Nehemiah's story.

Good morning, family! It's always a joy to come together like this, isn't it? We're here to share, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. I've got something special planned for us today, so let's get comfortable and ready to receive. I'm reminded of a quote by the renowned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Topics: Spiritual Reformation, New Covenant

Confession And Cleansing Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Feb 16, 2026

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro 12:25 (NKJV)

if you need the PowerPoint - email me. ====================== INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO THE INNER LIFE The Bible never treats anxiety and depression as imaginary, exaggerated, or unspiritual problems. The Bible speaks directly, honestly, and compassionately to the inner life of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009

Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Confession And The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

I. OF CONFESSION AND THE LORD'S SUPPER IN GENERAL. 1. Although I have often preached and written on the Lord's Supper and Confession, yet annually the time appointed for the consideration of these subjects, for the sake of those who desire to commune, returns, and so we must review them in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2019

Like Abraham, Jacob and David, and like all of our individual ancestors, we fall short of the mark too often–committing venial sins of omission and commission, and perhaps even total turn-aways from God’s plan.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2019 Our Confession of Sin I have to admit that this is one of my favorite weekday Masses in the whole Lectionary, because we hear the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. These old Hebrew names don’t necessarily roll off the tongue, but the list is important, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:2-10, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Sacraments (Adapted From Sermon By Brent Merten) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 23, 2014

Through the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper, God comes to us that we may come together.

Going on a field trip is something that every elementary student looks forward to. Teachers use field trips to make more tangible the lessons they want to teach. For example instead of just lecturing students about forests, a teacher will take students to a forest where they can smell the pine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Peter's Confession & Ours Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 18, 2003

A sermon on the implications of Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus and ours.

Sermon for 11 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on Jn 6:56-69 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a few years ago, I went into the local paint store to get some keys for the church cut. The storekeeper told me the following story. A woman came into the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

More Than A Ritual Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Most of us can’t change ourselves. But God can change us, if we mean it.

On the night before he was betrayed, Jesus washed his disciples feet. This was a menial task, a task performed only by the very lowest house slave. And his disciples were shocked. They weren’t objecting to having their feet washed - far from it. It was the sort of courtesy a good host would make ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An introduction to the theological meaning of baptism.

Introduction In the church spiritual health survey that was taken last March, you will recall the first section of questions addressing doctrine. The result was rather impressive. All the subjects received no less than 92% agreement with the church, except for one – infant baptism, which 64% ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spirit Filled Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 31, 2009

A sermon for the festival of Pentecost, Series B. Preached 5/31/2009 @ Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was also Confirmation Sunday at Our Saviour’s.

This morning we have two very important things going on as a part of our worship service. The most obvious is that today is Confirmation Sunday. For the last two years, Jake, Samantha, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Miranda, and Lexie have gone through careful instruction with me in the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Transgression Confession And Accession

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

When we go before the Father to confess our sins, our failures and weaknesses, we are admitting that we are human and in need of forgiveness.

Becoming a Born-Again Christian and experiencing the transforming power of God’s forgiveness in salvation requires you to repent of your sins, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible tells us that "it is with your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2002

Confession is more than just what we say... it is what those words really mean to us. What is it God wants us to confess?

OPEN: A woman went to court and told the judge she wanted a divorce. "Do you have any grounds!" the judge asked. "Just two acres," she said. "That’s not it, lady. I mean do you have a grudge!" "No, we park the car in front of the house." By now the judge was frustrated: "Does your husband beat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ