Sermons on A Sin:

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Trouble Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016

Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people.

Isaiah 1:2-9 Asking for Trouble 6/4/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Tonight’s passage fits in well with the morning passage regarding John the Baptist. Isaiah’s opening words follow the same line of thinking as John’s. Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Honest! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2015

Often in this life, people tend to not want to talk about the bad things we have done in our life. We like to forget about them and pretend they never happened. While we do want to put those behind us, we need to be honest about them if we are going to truly be free to move forward.

Be Honest 1 John 1:8-2:11 Be honest with yourself about sin (1:8) Be honest with God about sin (1:9-10) Be honest about the Remedy for sin (2:1-2) Be honest with yourself about your relationship with God (2:3-11) Test yourself (2:3) Test your Actions Test your Affections Slide How honest ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Myth: Christians Are Better People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: Christians are Better People

MYTH: Christians Are Better People Series: Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us Brad Bailey - April 7, 2013 Intro: (Could open with humorous story came out this week about poodles being sold that were actually weasels on steroids.) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Giving Word Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

So we can see that God didn't give His law as a means of salvation...but as a life style for those who had already been saved. It was the way He wanted His redeemed ones to live. True freedom is the opportunity and the ability to express what we truly are

THE LIFE GIVING WORD JAMES 1:19 25 READ James 1:19 25 Last week James made us aware that our position as Christians is one of conflict...the battle of the two natures within us. Having done that, James now wants to help us to enter into a present salvation (21) which includes a blessing here and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Interrupting The Inevitable

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010

The destructive power of sin can be stopped...

Interrupting the Inevitable John 8:1-11 Introduction: I’m from back east…many of you know that...and we generally get more snow than in Toronto. But I remember one particular year about six years ago when the snow was extra heavy. I’m not complaining, mind you, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Admit You Are A Sinner Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

While sin is an act, much like to drink or to drug; sinning is a state of being, just like being an alcoholic or being a drug addict. Therefore, if one wants to be rehabilitated from the state of being a sinner, then one needs a 12 step program to support

Sunday, July 6, 2008 “Admit you are a Sinner” Text: I John 1: 8 – 10 We embark on our Summer Sizzler series with an ambitious theme: “12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin.” Many of us will quickly recognize the 12 step program idea that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself To God Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Costs Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You have to admit that you are a sinner, that God is greater than sin, you must give yourself to God and; if you are resisting continuing with the program, then you must count the costs of continuing in your sinful state or changing your course.

Sunday, July 27, 2008 “Count the Costs” Text: Luke 14: 28 This Sunday we move to a pivotal point in our therapeutic program: 12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin. First we know that you have to admit that you are a sinner. Second that God is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

Create Yourself Anew Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

The challenge we face in our therapeutic journey is to know when we need God to help us, to assist us, and to permit us to create ourselves anew.

Sunday, August 10, 2008 “Create yourself ANEW” Text: Psalm 51: 10 By now you should be familiar with the steps in our treatment plan: 12 steps in nine weeks: how to break your addiction to sin. Admit you are a sinner. God is greater than sin, give yourself to God, count the costs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Newness Of Life Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You can walk in the newness of life because God makes a difference, God makes us distinctive, and God makes us determined.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 “Walking in the Newness of Life” Text: Romans 6:4 We should now be able to proudly proclaim that we are free from the addiction of sin. After our 12 steps in nine weeks program which was designed to break that addiction, every one of us should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Man’s Fall Into Hopelessness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 24, 2010

NAAMAN HAD: ❶. A Respectable Life ❷. A Contaminated Life ❸. A Desperate Life ❹. A Solution for Life

Sin Left Alone Will Decay & Rot -The change from Fresh - To Rotted is gradual - Fruit abandoned will decay & rot over time - Bacteria all around us does it’s work - They need to be feed to survive. - They grow on and in the food causing it to decay or rot. - To be fresh & useable - Fruit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn About Sin From Leprosy

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Aug 25, 2010

How Leprosy So Clearly Depicts Sin

Leviticus 13:2 reading 1-3 Thruout Human History Certain Words Have Brot Fear & Even Terror N2 Peoples Lives War—Tsunami—Plague[Bubonic]—Hurricane—Polio—Tornado—Cancer—Aids Another One of Those Words That Has Brot Terror To Millions Is the Word ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist