Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The third of six messages from Jeremiah on the wages of sexual sin. This sermon focuses on the temptation, shame, guilt and addictive nature of sexual sin.

A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. We are spending some time looking together at the book of Jeremiah in the OT and we are discovering that this book is incredibly relevant to our lives today. 1. One of the first topics God addresses in the first few chapters is sexuality. Talk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Receive Grace Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 20, 2025

Let go of shame. Receive Jesus’ grace. Live in the forgiveness that frees you.

Introduction Good morning, Church. Let me begin by doing what I often do: asking a question. Have you ever carried with you something from your past—something you wish you could erase? A choice, a mistake, a word spoken, a betrayal, a moment of weakness—something that still catches you off guard, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Love Runs Faster Than Shame

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 25, 2025

God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess.

Title: When Love Runs Faster Than Shame Intro: God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Reflection Dear Friends, The old woman at the coffee shop was crying into her hands. Her shoulders shook as she whispered to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Letting Go Of The Burden Of Shame. Psalm 103:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 11, 2024

A message about letting go of the past shame in our lives and putting the past in the past.

“Letting go of the Burden of Shame. Psalm 103:11-12 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graced From Shame (2nd Sunday) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 9, 2006

Has someone put a little "dis" on the front of your grace? Elizabeth knew what that was like. Her freedom was hindered, her past was haunting her, her conditions were less than what they should be, her religion was empty and she her efforts were fruitless

When I was little, if I had something on my face, my mother would often spit on a napkin or her thumb, reach over into my space and wipe the grit, or food, or dirt off of my face. It is a proven fact that a mother’s spit contains the same ingredients found in Formula 409! When we don’t look right, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Methodist

Our Champion - Mark 15:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

One of the most painful emotions the human soul can carry is shame. What can you do when feelings of shame continue to press down on you even after you've repented of a sin?

Mark 15:16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called to-gether the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, "Hail, king of the Jews!" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

How Did I Get Here!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012

Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

“How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Convicted - Prison Break 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second of our "Prison Break" sermon series. We are focusing on the central character of King David, and stand with him as he finally admits his guilt to God.

2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13 26 When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. 27 After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the LORD. 1 The LORD sent Nathan to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007

God shows up in the chaos of life.

Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Contrite Heart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 51: 1 - 19

Psalm 51: 1 – 19 A contrite heart To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Need Jiminy Cricket? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

The God-given mechanism of conscience is a help that every person can use for life

Intro: Among the 5 senses, I’m most intrigued by our sense of smell. It amazes me how many memories are conjured up by smells for me – the way I can think of a smell because of a memory; the way a smell brings back a memory. Pretty amazing. They’re not all good smells. In fact, I can remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ashamed No More Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2023

If you want to get rid of the shame of your past, reject the condemnation of your accusers and receive the commendation of Christ. Trust Jesus with your life and let Him take away your shame, let Him take the blame, so you are never the same again.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope's name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021

Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do With My Shame? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon looks at the connection between the "garment" that God used to cover Adam and Eve's sin and the "garment" that was gambled for at Jesus' crucifixion.

AN AGE-OLD QUESTION: What do I do with my shame? - We’ve all done things we are not proud of. We have all sinned. How do we deal with the shame that comes from that? - It’s an ancient problem that has troubled people since pretty much the beginning of time. - This morning I want to again look at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Genesis 3:21-22, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist