Sermons on sin and repentance:

Despicable Me - Part 1 - Repentance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 12, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 1 – Repentance Text: Romans 7:15-20 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent At Once

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 11, 2022

Why should we need to repent at once?

“When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Except Ye Repent Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007

Repentance is much more than simply feeling sorry for our sin and is a necessity for salvation.

Series: Demands of Christ EXCEPT YE REPENT Luke 13:1-5 In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a change in behavior." He goes on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Church Revival: Repent

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoicing In Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent preached 12/12/2009. It had a dual text, the other is John 3:7-18 and shows us how we as Christians can rejoice in repentance!

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again, I will say Rejoice!” That’s how our Epistle reading for this morning begins. In fact, the traditional Latin name for this Sunday in Advent is Gaudete, meaning, Joy, based on that verse, which was for years a portion of the Introit for the day. Yet, joy is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A Picture Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 21, 2006

This is the 3rd in a series of the New Testament 3:16’s.

Introduction I. John the Baptist brought a message of the need for repentance before God. II. Luke, quoting from Isaiah chapter 40, wrote that John was, A. “The voice of one crying in the wilderness; Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley will be filled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem & Solution To Sin Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 18, 2013

Sin is one of those things we don't want to talk about or face. But it is the central problem facing us every day. There is a solution, but it starts with facing sin head on.

In Psalm 38, David is greatly afflicted from sin. I think this psalm really reveals to us how deeply David felt about sin—and it offers hope for us who also feel that guilt deep in our souls—that God our Savior is always there to forgive the humble in heart. 1 – 2 Here in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What About Sin?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 16, 2019

If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it!

What About Sin? October 13, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it! Focus Passage: Romans 6:12-15 Supplemental Passage: All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2016

In short, the unforgivable sin is attributing the mighty miracle working power of Jesus to Satan.

The Unforgivable Sin Mark 3:20-30 Rev. Brian Bill April 16-17, 2016 A couple weeks ago when the pastoral team was out for our Tuesday lunch, I jokingly told Pastor Tim that I thought I was going to take a sick day today because our preaching text is a tough one. When I asked him if he would cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Clean Start Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2017

Deal with sin WITH God and not apart from Him. Take responsibility for your sin. This sermon is part 1 of 2 parts. The sermon following this is The Recovery.

We are going to talk about a common experience today, and how to deal with it. • Since Adam and Eve, man has been reliving this problem countless times. And many still do not know how to deal with it. • What to do when we sin against God? Let’s read 2 Samuel 12:1-13. David sinned big time. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday- David's Call For Repentance

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon was used Ash Wednesday and describes King David's call for repentance.

Ash Wednesday Feb 13, 2012 Tonight we come as a church and do a self-examination before our Lord. Its an extended time of prayer and preparation for the celebration of Christ resurrection. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Around 230 AD, a group of Christians started ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

David's Prayer Of Repentance

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Looking at sin and wrong reactions to sin. And then David's repentance to his sin.

I have been meditating on sin and our reactions to sin over this last week. What Ever Happened to Sin? R.C. Sproul put it this way: “We are not sinners because we sin; we sin because we are sinners.” The heart or mind of a person is already polluted with something that is opposed to the authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-11, Genesis 31:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Repentance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world, including amongst the Lord’s people. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Lying Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

This sermon is not intended to condemn or judge individuals who struggle with lying. Rather, it is a call to repentance and a reminder of the importance of speaking truthfully.

Lying is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those who profess to be Christians. Despite its prevalence, lying is a serious offense in the eyes of God, and it is essential to understand the biblical perspective on this issue. The Commandment Against ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, Proverbs 19:9, Revelation 21:8, John 8:44

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Nazarene