Sermons on shame and guilt:

Celebrate Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 5, 2009

1. Freedom from Sin’s Guilt 2. Freedom from Sin’s Dominion 3. Freedom from the Law’s Bondage 4. Freedom from the Law of Sin and Death

- United States could just as easily have become an American monarchy rather than a democratic republic. - At the close of the American Revolution, George Washington was more popular in this country than any man in any time before or since. - As the war ended, some of the Continental army ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, That You Would Bless Me!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 20, 2019

It appears that Jabez came from a dysfunctional family, with a mother who tried to lay a guilt-trip upon her son, and a father who is not even mentioned in Israel's genealogy list.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER, RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 ILL. During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 12:2, Psalm 37:23-25, Genesis 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Welcome To Basic Training 01 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 8, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

My dad was a Marine and went through basic training in Camp Pendleton, CA. in 1959. I remember him talking about it often and telling me some of the boot camp stories. He would tell me that it was a lot of work. He would tell me how tough the drill instructors were, how bad the food was, how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Role Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 14, 2004

On His final night with the disciples, Jesus reassured them that the Holy Spirit would come. He defines in John 16:5-14 three roles the Holy Spirit would have.

The Work of the Holy Spirit John 16 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, ’Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-14

Choosing To Lead

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

A Father’s Day call for Fathers to have the courage to choose to take up their God-given role as leaders in their home.

“CHOOSING TO LEAD” Joshua 24:1-15 INTRO: 1. If there was any one man out of the pages of the Old Testament that would most impress us if he could stand behind this pulpit this morning it would be Joshua. a. A man of courage. Leading the children of Israel into the promise land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go And Let's Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt 3 of 15

LET GO AND LET’S GO (EX 3:1-4:17) My wife always teased me about my resistance to change. When we first met, I declared to her that I already had a Master of Theology degree and that I did not need more study to do the work of ministry. Within a year, I left Los Angeles for studies at Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Welcome At Home ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Sixth Sermon in the 2008 Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Open Arms’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) What is the most valuable thing in your life right now? Is it is a family heirloom? Is it a treasured memory? Is it your children or your spouse? Is it something that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Religiosity Or Spirituality

Contributed by Selvan John on Nov 8, 2010

To clarify the confusion between being religious and being spiritual.

We are very religious but not too sure, if we are spiritual, what is the difference? Are they the same? On the other hand, do they have different meanings to convey? We often confuse with both the terms, they have very different meaning to convey. In order to understand them better let us first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

After

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Fear, forgiveness and faith AFTER the crucifixion of Christ.

Your best friend just got murdered - executed, in fact. You could have helped him escape, but you ran instead. You’re angry and disappointed, not only in yourself, but in your friend. He said he could handle it. He said he was big enough to avoid it. He said he was God. Or at least, that’s what you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Vs Satan - Defining The Sides Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 18, 2013

Satan is a con artist. He's the best. The reason people refuse to deny themselves to follow Jesus is because satan deceives them into thinking they don't have to. God and Satan are enemies, and the creation of God is the battlefield

In the beginning of human history God warned Adam and Eve about a certain tree in the Garden and that they were forbidden to eat the fruit of this tree. Why did God put this dumb tree in the Garden? GRRRR....We believe God to be all powerful. We believe God to be the ultimate power in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting Over - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2016

God will give us a fresh start when we fail Him. Power Point is available upon request. Email: BDun106336@aol.com

ISAIAH 43:18-19 “STARTING OVER – PART 2” A) God is saying to all of us who have failed, “It’s not over, I have plans for your life – I am about to do something new for you!” * It’s like God is giving us a “starting over” button to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

Trusting God's Word

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 13, 2021

Because God's Word is trustworthy, what should we do then?

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, ”You shall not eat of any tree in the garden”?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist