Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

What Abraham Experienced Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024

The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Romans 3:20-31, John 8:58, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ezekiel 28:4, Galatians 3:16, Romans 4:23-25, Hebrews 11:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

That Insult Must Be Over

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Reproach is real, and many suffer its sting in silence—but it is not the final chapter. God is the Judge who lifts one and puts down another. When He decides to honour a man, no one can stop Him.

THAT INSULT MUST BE OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:4, Zephaniah 3:18-20, Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 126:1-3, Luke 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes expose individuals to seasons of humiliation, mockery, and shame. These experiences, often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Dreams Die Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE A look at the life of Judas to see what happens when dreams die, so we don’t have to miss the resurrection.

Running after dreams without God is futile. When we achieve our own ambitions apart from God’s dream we come up empty. ▸ Alexander the Great was not satisfied, even when he had subdued the nations of world. He wept because there were no more worlds to conquer; Alexander died at an early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive... And Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Aug 12, 2005

This will give insight to the power of total forgiveness and I know through the experience in my own life.

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. There is unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive & Set Yourself Free

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Words - First Words

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019

Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29-30, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Rest Of The Story" -The Mystery Of The Missing Body

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 19, 2008

Easter is the ultimate test of faith. There have been many who have offered theories to discount the resurrection. (I list 5) It is the empty grave, the resurrection of Jesus that demonstrates God’s care, and removes our guilt and fear of death. (I’m

In Jesus Holy Name March 23, 2008 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Matthew 28:5-8,11-15 “The Rest of the Story” Part II “The Mystery of the Missing Body” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter is the ultimate test of faith. The one great watershed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 24, 2007

God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. When you were born again, you are to walk in the Spirit and not by the law. Jesus Christ set free from the law. Living a life according to the Word is walking in the Spirit. When y

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must be filled to the brim with the Word and the Holy Spirit. · This week I want to impart to you the Word as it relates to walking in the Spirit. · God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. · When you were born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Received Your Prayer Language? – Revised

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

How many believe that prayer is important? But - Have you ever struggled to pray? (Guilt; Busyness; Weariness) Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how to pray

Let me begin with a few questions - · How many believe that prayer is important? · But - Have you ever struggled to pray (but have struggled with guilt, busyness or weariness)? · Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? · Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Therefore Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 20, 2024

Condemnation and guilt often keep many believers in bondage to sin. Unbelief in God's word holds us out of our rest in God. We have died and Christ is now our life and we are forever free from condemnation.

There is Therefore Through certain experiences in my life, I constantly felt guilty and therefore condemned myself. I felt inferior to others and I felt that there were perfect and able people who could be ministers of God. I was not good enough. The very word condemnation means you are written ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2015

To say we should let our conscience be our guide seems so reasonable. It almost makes sense. But God never said we should do that. Instead He said we should seek to have a clear conscience. How can we accomplish this?

OPEN: This is the final week of our series: “Stupid things even Christians believe. This week we’re focusing on an old piece of advice: “Let your conscience be your guide.” Have you ever heard that said? Of course, we all have. At the core of this proverb is the idea that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

...for The Sins Of The World!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus died for our sins and His death and resurrection have set us free.

"...For The Sins Of The World!" 1 John 2:1-2 The passion of every follower of Jesus should be to absolutely turn away from every act, thought, and attitude that grieves the heart of Almighty God as if they were a den of poisonous snakes ready to strike at any moment. We should be made so ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fisherman To Evangelist Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter is excited that Jesus is alive but filled with guilt and goes back to his old way of life. Jesus isn't done with Peter yet and brings him back to his call to be a fisher of men. Do we think Jesus gives up on us when we fail or can we still be used

Series: Peter & Jesus From Fisherman to Evangelist John 21:1-19 April 23, 2017 LFC Have you ever broken something very valuable of someone close to you? You tell them you’re sorry and they forgive you, tell you that it’s okay but yet you’re not real sure. Or maybe you just mess up a situation ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Friends

Maintaining A Holy Standard

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008

It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Apostolic