In Sermon Illustrations: "Sin Nature"

Perhaps No Sin So Easily Besets Us As A Sense Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Perhaps no sin so easily besets us as a sense of self-satisfied ...read more

Tags: Sin General

A March 2009 Ap Article Demonstrates How Sinful ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2009

A March 2009 AP article demonstrates how sinful attitudes are passed on from one generation to another: "PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island woman is accused of punching and biting her 11-year-old son’s school principal after she was told the boy was being suspended. Police say 30-year-old Aleyda ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sins Which Once Slinked Along The Back Alleys ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 23, 2009

the sins which once slinked along the back alleys of society now parade their perverseness down ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Baptist

The Longer I Walk With Christ The Uglier My Sin ...

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2010

The longer I walk with Christ the uglier my sin seems to me. The closer into communion with God I am the more desperately thankful to God I am for having forgiven this broken, brazen, bold, sinner’s heart. It is only when we have been in the light that darkness is well defined. Interestingly ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

Denomination: Christian Church

Puedes Intentar Servir A Dios Sin Amarle, Pero ...

Contributed by Gabriel Ayala on Mar 13, 2011

"Puedes intentar servir a Dios sin amarle, pero no puedes amar a Dios sin servirle." Anónimo "You can try to serve God without loving him, ...read more

Tags: Love For God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Sins Have Been Your Downfall, Is Where The ...

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2012

"Your sins have been your downfall", is where the tar starts sticking to the tyres. Most people generally don’t like the whole “s” word thing. For some reason there is an issue with the human brain that tells us to kick up stink when we are having a good time, a pleasurable time and someone, some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Repentance, Sin Bondage To, Sin And Grace

Denomination: Salvation Army

Satan Want's To Fill You With Sin

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

Deep Implanted Sin (Eph.:10-13) Illus. The enemy leader is in his command center discussing his battle strategy with those under his command. The enemy is very upset about the latest move by the rebellion forces. They have been attacking in vital areas. Never in this struggle has the rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10-13

Tags: Sin, Deception

Denomination: Pentecostal

So You Think Sins Don’t Matter?

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 12, 2022

Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, sin doesn’t matter” or anything like that? There are plenty of times when, in the Bible, when it certainly did. Would you believe that only two major sins cost Israel thousands of their population? Let’s take a look. Text: Numbers 1:44-46, KJV: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:44-46, Numbers 26:51

Tags: Moses, Sin, Balaam, Phinehas

Denomination: Baptist

Augustine's 3 Stages Of Dealing With Sin

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 22, 2024

Augustine's three stages of dealing with sin in the life of a believer: STAGE ONE -- "Lord make me good, but not yet!" STAGE TWO - "Lord, make me good, but not ...read more

Tags: Sanctification, Sin, Growth, Discipleship, Understanding, Maturity, Self  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Susannah Wesley Defined Sin To Her Son

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 22, 2024

This was how Susannah Wesley defined "sin" to her young son, John Wesley: "If you would judge of the lawfulness or the unlawfulness of pleasure, then take this simple rule: Whatever weakens your reason, Whatever impairs the tenderness of your conscience, Whatever obscures your ...read more

Tags: Children, Sin, Mothers, Parenting, Disobedience, Homeschoolers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Highway And Sinning Puts You In The Wrong Lane

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 8, 2024

Life is a highway alright. And if you stay in your own lane on that highway, you'll probably do great. But if you get into the other guy's lane which is unlawful for you to be in, you probably won't last long. Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Sin, Consequences Of Sin

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Dress Up Your Sin

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 9, 2024

Some churches like to play dress-up. They like to dress up their sin and give it fancy labels like equality and tolerance. But sin is still sin, yall. When you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Sin, Consequences Of Sin, Veering Off The Right Path

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Problem With Trying To Earn Salvation ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 10, 2008

The great problem with trying to earn salvation is that no-one has ever done it! It is not that there was anything wrong with the Law. The problem is with human beings. In the movie the ‘Sound of Music’ a young woman by the name of Maria is sent from a convent to become governess to the five ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Stay Away From Natural Foods. At My Age I Need ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I stay away from natural foods. At my age I need all the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Paul Steen on Dec 9, 2017

For many people, Christmas is a time of sadness. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-19

Tags: Christmas, Born Again, Merry Christmas, Happy At Christmas

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Must Have The Spirit Of Christ  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

You Must Have the Spirit of Christ Jesus said; "If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him. But you know Him for He lives with you and will be in you. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stable Stabilizing

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Stable Stabilizing Luke 2:12 says, "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord... You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Just as Christ was humble enough to be born in a stinky stable and all stables have a bad smell, no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today It Seems That All You Have To Do To Sell A ...  PRO

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because something is all natural does not make it better or safe. There is one word in our ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Is Like Quicksand: Your Own Efforts Only Make ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on May 10, 2001

Sin is like quicksand: Your own efforts only make you sink deeper. Only an outside hand can ...read more

Tags: Sin Bondage To, God The Father, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Madre Teresa De Calcuta. Sin Entrar En ...  PRO

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Apr 21, 2002

La Madre Teresa de Calcuta. Sin entrar en detalles en cuanto a sus creencias religiosas queda bien claro que se trata de un gran ejemplo de servicio a los demás. A creyentes y ateos, cristianos o musulmanes, a todos les consta su entrega a su misión en la vida: servir a los pobres de la India. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist