Sermons on The Penitent Thief:

Freedom From Oppression

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011

If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough Of All That Negative Thinking! (Psalm 6) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by choosing to accentuate the positive versus aligning with constant negativity.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon II – Psalm 6 David the shepherd lad who ...read more

William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 3:6-8, Romans 8:5-6, Matthew 12:36, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Characteristics Of Repentance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002

Repentance is a life style not just words.

Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism What We Believe And Why - Sbc

Contributed by Michael Lashaway on Oct 3, 2013

We Baptize by Immersion, with Intentionality, to Imitate, Identify, and have Intimacy with Christ and to Impact our lives.

Baptism – What We Believe and Why Matt 28:19-20 I. Introduction – I thought it would be good to look at just what and why we in the SBC believe about Baptism. According to the Baptist Faith and Message, Chapter 10, which outlines the church Ordinances, states “Christian baptism is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 18

RULES FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18 v. 1 - 20 we see in this portion:- 1. The kingdom is entered by children or childlikeness v. 3 Note:- (a) The necessity of this conversion v. 3 "except ye" ye shall not enter into the kingdom, why? (1) By nature we’re not little children v. 1 "who is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Godly Vs. Ungodly Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies, an ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to be living as a godly person. Let’s notice the difference.

Psalm 1 made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. Here we see that contrast in a different form. In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies. An ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preach - Be Ready!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 10, 2023

We should always be ready to Proclaim Christ

In the vast tapestry of Pauline epistles, 2 Timothy stands as a poignant letter from the aging apostle to his beloved disciple and fellow laborer, Timothy. Within the pages of this final communication, we find a charge that resonates through the corridors of time and speaks directly to those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Anglican

Exercise The Gifts You Have Been Given

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2025

Holiness is available by God’s grace to anyone who wishes to follow Christ, even when our own plans are disrupted.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 2025 (with readings from the Franciscan lectionary) Grace is indeed given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. When the Holy Spirit brings us into the Church, He gives us one or more gifts, as St. Paul teaches. They may be obvious, building on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Psalm 40:3-4, Psalm 40:10-11, Psalm 40:17, Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Faith

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

One of the greatest faith stories in the whole bible, but most over looked, by it’s contents.

Faith of a Great Woman Most of us believe in faith, but very few of us ever achieve the faith that brings us to where God really wants us to be in our spiritual life. I want to share with you a scripture in the Bible that I believe shows uncommon, outstanding faith that many of us want but will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Ain’t Really Surprised You Sinned

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 21, 2010

God knows we fail but loves us and does not give up; therefore we should not give up on ourselves

God Really Ain’t Surprised You Did It by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Sin 1. What is sin? I Jo. 3: 4 – transgression of the law. 2. What does it do? a. Gen. 3: 23-34 (Adam & Eve) b. Mt. 27: 36 (Jesus on the Cross) c. Lk. 16: 19-31(Rich man & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bad Boy Comes Home

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013

Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conflict With The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013

A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

“Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004

How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

"Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist