Sermons about The Repentant Thief

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003

based on 144 ratings

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Preached at a rescue mission; everyone needs a fresh start when we mess up on life-building. It’s not enough to feel guilty, not enough to blame others, not even enough to get new skills. We need the help of the Master Carpenter.

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t need, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you are trying to do, you just need, sometimes a fresh start, a new beginning. Trying to fix things the way they are won’t work; you need sometimes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Critical Hold Of Sin

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Aug 20, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Sin has a way of gripping our lives in such a fashion that we may not know it until it is too late...

The Critical Hold of Sin May 16, 1999 Judg 14:1-3 1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spiritual Decline Of A Nation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Aug 24, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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I believe that America is very close to being in the same sinful position that Judah found herself in. God has poured out His mercy upon this nation for years. He has continued to bless America in spite of her abominable and sinful ways. The message of re

By: Donna J. Kazenske I cannot tell you how blessed I am to be an American citizen. I love this nation and highly respect all that our founding fathers did to establish this nation upon Godly principles. However, as I look around at the spiritual condition of our nation today, my heart grieves. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 2, 2003

based on 136 ratings

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God calls on us to repent and follow Him. His grace is greater than our sins

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Matthew 9:9-12 Primarily Purpose: God calls on us to repent and follow Him. When we look at the men that Jesus chose to follow Him. It is surprising that he didn’t go to Rome and preach before Caesar. He didn’t go to Athens and debate philosophy with the scholars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Alright For A Man To Cry

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Simon Peter was a man of extraordinary strengths but perhaps he displayed his greatest strength when he wept over his own sin!

IT IS ALRIGHT FOR A MAN TO CRY “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:62. Simon Peter was a man who possessed extraordinary strengths. In many ways he showed himself to be “a man’s man”! Notice: I. PETER WAS STRONG PHYSICALLY. "And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:62

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Light A New Fire

Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 4, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Help God’s people find a renewed faith, and begin to serve him in there fresh start.

New Beginnings I. Intro A) Three pastors from different congregations were having lunch and sharing experiences and ideas to help each other out with their different fellowships. After several minutes of animated conversation, the first one remarks, "Hey, you know, we’ve got a serious problem ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Snake Bites

Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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When we are snake bitten by the fiery bite of sin, we must turn our eyes upon the Lord as he is lifted up on the cross.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Picture Of God At Home

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 1,972 views

This message deals with the fact that God the Father disciplines those who are true children of God.

A Picture of God at Home Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction: Today we will be studying the beautiful picture that God has given us of Himself, our earthly Father. Dads, you should be very aware of the fact that you are the first picture of God that your children will see. This Father’s Day we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Requirement Of A Fresh Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 16, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 4,291 views

What is regeneration?

John 3:1-8 THE REQUIREMENT OF A FRESH BEGINNING Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a natural ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiderman And The Snake Eggs

Contributed by James May on Jan 24, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Satan plants snake eggs of evil thoughts in our minds and we act like Spiderman to shoot a web of deceit to make others believe that we are something that we are not.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Honest Skeptic Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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Nathaniel provides the example of the kind of honest skeptic Jesus delights in meeting, changing, and sending into ministry.

Jesus and the Honest Skeptic John 1:43-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little preschooler came home from her first time at Sunday School. Mom wanted to know how things had gone and what the little girl thought about the experience. Mom hoped she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Feel Guilty Anymore

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 19, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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A sermon on guilt and how to deal with it.

Sermon for 7/18/2004 I Don’t Feel Guilty Anymore Introduction: A man entered a bar, bought a glass of beer and then immediately threw it into the bartender’s face. Quickly grabbing a napkin, he helped the bartender dry his face while he apologized with great remorse. "I’m so sorry," he said. "I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Forgot

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 6,258 views

MEMORIAL DAY IS A CALL TO REMEMBER AND NOT FORGET

I FORGOT DEUTERONOMY 8: 1-20 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 30, 2004 INTRODUCTION: General Orders No.11, WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 1868 The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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Confident Preaching

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003

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