Sermons on Scripture Confession:

Collision Course

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

God will forgive your sins, but the scars will always be there. Sin is horrible, it destroys everything and everyone it touches; but sin can be forgiven. Thank God! What we need to know is that when we commit sin, we are starting a process that may contin

Opening illustration: Couple of years ago while Dennis and his wife were driving on an expressway heading to New York city, we saw a driver turn left into a median turnaround that was intended for emergency vehicles only. He was planning to make a U-turn and head back the other way. Looking to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Burdens Into Bridges Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2017

True healing in your relationships begin when, in reliance upon God, you recognize your own sin with a remorse that leads to full repentance.

Sometime ago, an ad appeared in a Kansas newspaper, which read: “We will oil your sewing machine and adjust the tension in your home for only $1. (Leadership, Fall 1986, p.46). Wouldn’t that be nice, getting a quick fix for the tension in our homes or in any of our relationships? As we all know, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Reconciliation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want real reconciliation and healing in your relationships, confess your own sins and forgive those who sinned against you; believing that God is in control.

Stewart Ruch, a pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, talks about the “huge gap” between the ideal and the real in our everyday lives, using a family outing as an example. You see, every fall his family likes to go apple picking. Now, for the Ruch family, the ideal day for apple picking is when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Repentance Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 22, 2020

God is always looking for our repentance because He loves us and desires for us to be right!

We have been noting God’s People Israel, even after being freed from slavery out of Egypt and given a land filled with milk and honey and instructed by God to be holy and not associate themselves with paganism, over and over again they kept sinning! So, because of sin, the Israelites kept getting ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025

James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Begger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

An amazing story of a blind man that found sight in the Savior.

In Chapter 8, Jesus the light of the world exposing darkness. In chapter 9, He is turning darkness into light. I. Jesus was not occupied with His own sorrows to the exclusions of the sorrows of others. 1 Corinthians 13:4 1. Rebuke to our own selfishness. a. Luke 9:57-61 b. Lack of surrender caused ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Believe In The Lord Jesus? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

When you believe, God completely wipes away your sins. Your past is forgiven, your guilt is removed, and you are made right with God. No more condemnation — only grace and mercy - you are saved.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 Believing in Jesus means you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that He rose again from the dead. The true gospel of Jesus Christ is not based on our good works as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10

What Does It Mean That "Jesus Is Lord” Over My Life? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

The Bible says that to be saved, we must believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that “Jesus is Lord.” This declaration is more than just words — it’s a life-changing commitment.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT “JESUS IS LORD” OVER MY LIFE? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 The Bible says that to be saved, we must believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that “Jesus is Lord.” Romans 10:9 — “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Matthew 7:21

You C A N Handle The Truth!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 20, 2010

As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

You CAN Handle the Truth! 2 Corinthians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/youcanhandletruth.html As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! This epistle is teaching us wonderful truths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Spiritual Survivor

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003

Spiritual survival in a hostile spiritual environment dictates a firm confession of faith

1st Sunday of End Time - Series B Reformation Sunday November 2, 2003 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bunch Of Questions

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 15, 2005

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Peter’s Confession

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Matthew 16:13-20 "A Bunch of Questions" 13 ¶ Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that the Son of man is?" 14 And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Zacchaeus- A Story Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2025

Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life.

Zacchaeus- A Story of Transformation Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Transform; Repentance / Luke 19:1–10 Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life. INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 OPENING SLIDE • In our world, the concept of repentance seems to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ