Sermons on Total Forgiveness:

The Man Without...a Past?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

A man without a Past...that's an impossibility! IS IT? Why is it impossible? Do you believe, "Nothing is impossible with God!" If your answer is yes, then a man without a Past...is possible! Hmmm? That's what i say...Hmmm?

The man without a past... Does anyone remember the episode of The Andy Griffith show, when a complete stranger came to town? And even though he was a complete stranger, he seem to know everyone's names and everything about everyone. And the fact that he knew everything about everyone, seemed very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stoning The Elephant In The Room

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about scandal in the Church

The 2008 film ‘Doubt’, based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name, is set in a Roman Catholic church in the Bronx in the 1960s. Sister Aloysius, the principal of the attached school, played brilliantly by Meryl Streep, suspects Father Flynn, the parish priest, of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 12, 2017

Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It's a realization that we're guilty… It's a relationship forged in repentance... It's a life of loving service & obedience to the One whose mercy & grace set us free.

CORE MESSAGE: Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It is a realization that we are guilty and full of shame before a holy, righteous God… It is a relationship that is forged out of our abject humility as we lay prostrate before God in repentance... It ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Luke 18:13, Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 3:20, Romans 2:5-6, Isaiah 13:9-11, Isaiah 59:2, Luke 7:36-50, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 13:3, Matthew 4:17, Romans 5:8, Luke 24:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 2, 2019

Romans 8:1-4

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Set Free May 1, 2022 Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: In the middle of Oreo's is a delicious creme filling…in the middle of the Super Bowl is an extravagance known as “the half-time show”…In the middle of a hurricane is the “eye.” A time of calm before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Foward Steps Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2019

Do you know if you are heading in the direction that you should be going? Maybe we need to stop; plug into God’s GPS; and see what way we ought to be going.

INTRODUCTION Do you know if you are heading in the direction that you should be going? Maybe we need to stop; plug into God’s GPS; and see what way we ought to be going. With that short introduction, I want to remind you that I began a new series called God’s Divine Directions (Finding God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13, Exodus 14:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Healthy Relationships With Others Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019

As believers, we are instructed to develop healthy relationships with others, Christians and non-Christians. Our behavior towards one another is not to be confined just to those in our social circle, or those who have the same ideologies; our behavior to all people should be reflective of Christ.

Consider the following principles for developing a healthy relationship with others. I. LOVE EVERYONE A. "A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" (Matthew 22:39, NLT) B. "“But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That's What Calvary's For...

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2016

If we are going to win the lost today we have to have the right mindset. This message attacks religious propaganda and challenges us to embrace the Cross and access what it paid for!

That's What Calvary’s For... Gulf Coast / 1-27-2012 / Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Text: I Corinthians 6:9-11 “(11) And such were some of you…” Introduction: Talk about Calvary. • Walk through the wounds • Talk about the religious people of Jesus day. o They needed the Cross o Same is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 24:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Recovery Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2017

Take responsibility for your sin, ask for God's forgiveness, trust in God's intervention, resolve to serve God again.

We deal with sin WITH God, not apart from Him. Without God, the problem of sin can never be resolved. • Last week we saw God initiating the move to confront David of his sin. • Nathan enlightened David, recounted the facts and stated the consequences. David saw the light and repented ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13, 2 Samuel 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Adults Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 20, 2017

There are spiritual infants and spiritual adults. Infants are characterized by envy, strife, and division. Adults, in Christ, are characterized by love, forgiveness, and peace. Which are we?

I. Introduction A. Mr. Lee was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When Mr. Lee returned, he shocked the doctor by losing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Canceled Debt (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 20, 2017

When we accepted what Jesus did on the cross we had our sin debt canceled. So now what? We can have an improper or a proper response to our canceled debt. Last week we looked at some improper responses. Today we'll look at some proper responses.

CANCELED DEBT (part two) Recap: What are improper responses to our canceled debt? We start accumulating more debt. People claim bankruptcy and then go right back to accumulating more debt. Why? Because they either don't care or they didn't learn the lesson that their poor choices got them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Shall Not Murder - 6th Commandment

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 2, 2018

The 10 Commandments reveal God's grace to his freed people. They were not given to a group of people so they might be saved. They were given to a group of people who had been saved, so that they might live free lives.

The Ten Commandments You Shall Not Murder – 6th Commandment July 8, 2018 The 10 Commandments reveal God’s grace to his freed people. The laws were not given to a group of people so that they might be saved. They were given to a group of people who had been saved, so that they might live free ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2018

If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.

A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Meaningless Worship = Sins Unforgiven

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 25, 2018

Sermon based on false Jewish traditions which they designed to "earn" God's blessings. Jesus challenges their theology of how to receive forgiveness. Includes a story about "team work in the ministry".

In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2018 Text: Mark 7:5,7,21,23 Pentecost XIV “Meaningless Worship=Sins Unforgiven” Mark records for us today another encounter with the Pharisees. Jesus was constantly being challenged by the Pharisees. They challenged His authority to heal on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For God To Kill

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

What do we make of the imprecatory psalms?

Text: Psalm 109, Title: A Prayer for God To Kill, Date/Place: WHBC, 6.24.18, AM A. Opening illustration: “In the awfulness of its anathemas, the psalm surpasses everything of the kind in the OT.” B. Background to passage: The last of the imprecatory psalms, but the most violent. David the King is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist