Sermons on Universal Guilt:

He Bought Us Back Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

It is not fair when the responsible pay for a crime they did not committ in order to secure the freedom of the ungrateful

HE BOUGHT US BACK Text: Gal 4;5 Topic: Paid for in full/Balance outstanding zero Theme: Redemption Christ our redeemer Introduction It is proper for us to start by looking at the principle of redemption. Redemption properly means ransom by means of a price. Old Testament Exodus 6:5 Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Short Answers To Common Questions 4 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2016

Once again we are going to ask three questions on different subjects and seek to answer those questions from a Scriptural context.

Short Answers to Common Questions 4 1. Some problems have no solutions. One blogger writes, “Today, my roommate confided in me that she hadn't been taking showers while at school because she was afraid of being in the shower when the fire alarm goes off. She goes home once every month, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2018

This is part 5 in our series Guardrail adopted from Andy Stanley's series. The message is written from a Palm Sunday viewpoint and deals with why the Pharisees had hard hearts toward Jesus. We all need to protect our hearts.

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-27 Luke 19:28-40 How many of you have ever had a crush on somebody and thought they were the greatest, but when you finally got to know the person, you didn’t think they were all that after all. As a matter of fact, you were surprised that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Roof Rippers And Bag Phone Believers

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about the perils of legalism and the freedom offered in Jesus.

All right, Luke chapter 5. Now as we’ve been following these stories about Jesus, as we go into Luke chapter 5, Jesus begins to have confrontations starting in Luke chapter 5 with a group of religious people called Pharisees. And it starts in Luke chapter 5 and it does not get any better for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means.We’ve come to know . . . .The original version of God’s Song of Redemption.We can’t make words up, change the lyrics or tempo.

Recovering Redemption Series (5 of 5) The Perfect Storm Oct. 19, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means. 1 We’ve come to know . . . . a The original version of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough: Too Much Ministry Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2013

Because Jesus lived on earth as a man, he typically experienced human limitations. His human side needed a balance between rest and ministry (work), and he was not afraid to say no.

Enough is Enough: Too Much Ministry (Mark 1:29-45) 1. This last week was different. Marylu and I went to visit Bruce and Joyce Moore. 2. We met them in 1984, back when I was 27. They were still in Ecuador, and we would see them every or every other year. When Hannah was young, she dubbed them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scapegoat Reboot Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The two goats of the Day of Atonement represent two aspects of a "reboot": Making atonement for sin, thus rebooting the relationship with God, and 2) the scapegoat, rebooting ourselves by removing our guilt. The two aspects of atonement are both needed.

THE SCAPEGOAT REBOOT—Leviticus 16 Your computer or phone is slow, or acting strangely. Is it a virus, or malware? Do you have a poor connection? What do you do? REBOOT. If that doesn’t work, recover or update, and then reboot. (Note to preacher: Scott Adams has a book on the comic strip, Dilbert: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arise, My Soul

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 17, 2025

Allow each verse of the hymn, "Arise, My Soul, Arise" to guide us into a deeper understanding of salvation, assurance, and victory in Christ.

Arise, My Soul Text: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV) Introduction Charles Wesley’s hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise” is a call to lift our hearts from guilt, doubt, and fear into the bold ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God

Was Joseph Revenging?

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Have you ever thought about how Joseph could forgive his brothers who betrayed and sold him into slavery?

Have you ever thought about how Joseph could forgive his brothers who betrayed and sold him into slavery? His incredible journey from betrayal to power in Egypt and reunion with his brothers shows us the strength of forgiveness and redemption. Interestingly, this story is similar to Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Stones

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2022

One of major problems most people face today are blocked entrances or exits. You see, we’re caught in tombs with stones covering them, and these stones keep us from entering the light of an abundant life Jesus came to give, which is what the resurrection of Jesus is all about.

Rolling Stones Mark 16:1-8 Now, I knew the danger of naming today’s study, “Rolling Stones,” because many of you immediately thought of the English rock band by the same name with Mick Jagger and the crew. Or maybe you also thought about the monthly magazine from the 60’s whose focus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 10:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Remorse Or Repentance? How To Deal With A Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2021

Joseph's brothers had lived with their guilty consciences for more than 20 years. Joseph has a plan to thaw their frozen consciences.

No Ordinary Joe: Remorse or Repentance? Genesis 42 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-26-2021 Stolen Bats Story [Slide] In 2000, three teenagers stole $500 worth of bats from the Dakota Sporting Goods Store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The police were never able to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recommissioned

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2023

Shame will keep us from living out what Jesus has called us to do. Walk with Jesus and Simon Peter to see Jesus recommission Peter to work in the Kingdom of God.

Recommissioned (John 21:15-19) Intro: A. I want to share some quick highlights in the life the Apostle Peter. He gets his name after his brother brings him to Jesus down in Judea when they were following John the Baptist, but he gets his commission up in Galilee after Jesus preaches to a crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Starting Point Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 21, 2023

Paul starts his gospel presentation at a surprising point: the wrath of God. Is it justified? If so, why?

- Last week’s sermon was Paul’s introduction, which gave a summary. Now we are starting to work through what Paul shares as an explanation of the gospel. WHAT IS THE BIG QUESTION PAUL IS STARTING WITH? Is the wrath of God justified? - Romans 1:18a. - The first four words are “the wrath of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free From Shame Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, illustrating God's intent to save rather than condemn, and the possibility of turning guilt and shame into healing and belonging through God's grace.

The story of the Samaritan woman perfectly illustrates how God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save the world through him. Jesus humbles himself, engages the woman in conversation, and sets her free from shame and guilt. She arrives at the well as a sinner, but leaves as a saint. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Topics: Shame And Guilt, Healing And Belonging, Divine Encounters

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002

The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ