Sermons on Transgressions:

The Need For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

The need for forgiveness is universal because sin is universal.

Last week, we kicked off the new year and the new millennium by considering the topic of "Making a Fresh Start." We looked at what the Bible has to say about making life changes, and we especially focused on our need for God’s help in making changes that are lasting and significant. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Sinned And I Am Sorry

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2001

Only true repentance leads to true God given forgiveness!

I HAVE SINNED AND I AM SORRY PSALM 51:1-19 APRIL 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: John Killinger tells about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout and assumed the position himself. The first ball that came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002

Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 18, 2002

In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life.

Alive in Christ Description: In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life can. Scripture Studied: Eph. 2:1-5 Key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Discusses "Generational Curses" in the family. I have compiled this sermon after much research. Using other materials and my own.

Title: Breaking the Chains of Generational Curses Theme: Family Focus Series Text: Exodus 34:6-7 Exodus 34:6-7 “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show through the names of Christ the true meaning of Christmas

Title: The Meaning of Christmas Theme: To show through the names of Christ the true meaning of Christmas Text: Matthew 1:18-23 As I said at the beginning of the month of December I was going to dedicate the three weeks before Christmas as being sermons preached on Christmas. Two weeks ago I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Praise God

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008

May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God...made Us Alive With Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 7, 2008

Lent 4 (B) - God made us alive with Christ because he is rich in mercy. God made us alive with Christ when he saved us by grace.

GOD…MADE US ALIVE WITH CHRIST (Outline) March 2, 2008 – LENT 4 - Ephesians 2:4-10 INTRO: Scripture uses earthly opposites to help believers understand the mysteries of things divine. Jesus used many common, earthly opposites to help the people of his day comprehend faith. A few of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Repentance Matters Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 1, 2010

3rd in a series on Living without Regret

Text: Jonah 3 Title: Why repentance matters Introduction Sermon series “Living with No regrets – taken from the book of Jonah Jonah chapter 3 – Title “Why repentance matters” Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: "Go to the great city of Nineveh ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Breach Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2010

If God wrote your obituary, what would He say? Verses 13-14 of 1 Chronicles 10 provide a sad obituary for a man that been called of God but whose life ended in tragedy and ruin. God cuts no quarters in telling us exactly what brought about this downfall.

A Breach of Faith 1 Chronicles 10:1-14 If God wrote your obituary, what would He say? Verses 13-14 of 1 Chronicles 10 provide a sad obituary for a man that been called of God but whose life ended in tragedy and ruin. God cuts no quarters in telling us exactly what brought about this downfall. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Jubilee

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Nov 2, 2009

Understanding the four messages of Jubilee

Your Jubilee Leviticus 25 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound concepts in all of Scripture – it is so profound and different to anything we know that there is nothing like it in all of modern life. Yet it is so profoundly a part of everything we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10

Denomination: *other

Leave Here Vindicated Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 15, 2010

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector as it high lights our position before God.

Introduction What do you think this passage is about? Prayer? Well, yes Jesus uses the way people pray in his parable, so there are some important lessons about prayer. Arrogance? Pride? Humility? There is certainly a lot in the parable about arrogance or pride and humility. Final judgement? The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist