Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

Crime And Punishment

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 20: 1 – 27

Leviticus 20: 1 – 27 Crime and punishment 20 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Again, you shall say to the children of Israel: ‘Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who gives any of his descendants to Molech, he shall surely be put to death. The people ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 1, 2023

A sermon for adults on Palm Sunday

Mark 15:15-37 4/2/23 As a little kid there was a game show that would come on and my mama would sometimes let us watch it. It was hosted by a fellow named Monty Hall. The show was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. From what I’m hearing there’s NEW Let’s Make a Deal with Wayne ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, My Savior

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 16, 2023

IF you take the 196 verses in the N.T. Gospels, & combine that with all the O.T. prophesies about the Messiah, you have a lot of verses. And that means that the story of Jesus’ birth is important to God & is important to us.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER R IDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, MY SAVIOR! TEXT: John 1:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 7:25-27; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:11, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

Do You Know Where You're Going?

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010

The best of intentions won't get you to heaven...

Do You Know Where You’re Going? Matthew 7:13-14 13- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14- Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Walking Circumspectly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

When we say we walk circumspectly we are saying that whatever we choose to do today, we are aware that there will be circumstances. Whatever we do today, we do with the knowledge that there will be future consequences.

I have been reading through our church covenant as I mentioned last Sunday evening and I came across the statement that we engage to walk circumspectly. ____________, you’re a member of the church, are you walking circumspectly? I’ll admit, I had to look that one up to see exactly what it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Program To Reverse The Effects Of Past Rape, Attempted Rape, Sexual

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 3, 2018

This is an excerpt from the Pastor's book on Rape and Molestation. The book can be found on www.deliveranceseries.com

This chapter is a mega-chapter and it is a do-it-yourself DELIVERANCE program to attack the issues of negative effects of rape and attempted rape, assault, and molestation. STEPS TO DELIVERANCE There are six basic steps to deliverance from rape situations; 1. Identify the issues that have come ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Bleeding, Our Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025

The cross of Christ was not just a moment in history—it was the turning point of humanity. His bleeding was the payment; our blessings are the result.

HIS BLEEDING, OUR BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-5 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 9:22, 1 Peter 2:24, Leviticus 17:11, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The cross is not just a symbol of pain; it is the place where divine exchange happened. Jesus bled—not just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Of The Holy Spirit / Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 25, 2003

In order to consider the unlimited power and work of the Holy Spirit let us look at the various works of the Holy Spirit that Jesus told us that He would accomplish in our lives.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT © 4/2001 Mark Beaird 2 PART SERIES / Part 1 Text: John 16:7-11 Throughout the centuries there have been debates and misunderstandings concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some think of The Holy Spirit as an “it”, an impersonal being or a “divine force.” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's His Party And He Want You Go

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 1, 2002

Jesus Christ paid the price for us to Go to heaven

IT’S HIS PARTY AND HE WANTS YOU TO BE THERE Psalm 23:3 "He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name sake.” There is a story of a church member who was invited to a Christmas cookie swap party. It was a simple plan for in order for you to come you, you only had to bring a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Failures Should Pray Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 3, 2009

What should we do when we don’t feel worthy to come to God? What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? The problem is that we don’t want to come to Jesus when we feel dirty.

Purpose: To describe what godly repentance is. Aim: I want the listener to pray properly when they sin. INTRODUCTION: We have all failed God. We have all felt like failures. What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? Jesus said we should come to Him: Matthew 11:28-30 28 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Came To Show Us Who We Are Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 18, 2005

God really moved through this message in a powerful way as He invited us to see ourselves through the mirror of his love for us. (I Am Jesus - 11)

He Came To Show Us Who We Are I Am Jesus – part eleven {Note I bought 2 fun house mirrors for this message and had them in the foyer prior to church, for people to look in and laugh at their distorted images. When it came time to preach, I had some guys bring them up front) 13Then Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Jesus Had Done In The Cross"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 25, 2008

What is on The Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In His death,all who believe in HiM may have LiFE... Hope&humility... Freedom!

What is on the Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In Jesus’death, all who believe in Him may have LiFE... Hope&humility.. Freedom! The soldiers shove the Carpenter to the ground and stretch His arms against the beam. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2017

Revival Comes: 1) When people acknowledge their Personal Sinfulness (Ezra 9:5-6), 2) When people acknowledge their Collective Responsibility (Ezra 9:7), 3) When people acknowledge their Godly Activity (Ezra 9:8-9)

Carolyn Berry wore opera-length pearls when she took the high road, posing for the cover of People magazine in 2001 with her arm around husband Gary Condit, then a U.S. Congressman and suspect in the death of Chandra Levy, a Washington intern with whom he’d had an affair. Silda Wall Spitzer, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9

Denomination: Other

The Willingness And Compassion Found In An Able God.

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Jan 20, 2002

Just what can happen if you can accept the love found within an able and willing God.

1. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed