Sermons on Avoiding Sin:

The Trouble With Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Sin can seem so innocent. Today we consider how even the smallest sin has great consequences for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Any example of someone committing a sin. (ie. teenager caught cheating and then reprimanded by parents). What’s the big deal. 2. What was the big deal with Adam and Eve taking a bite out of an apple or some other fruit? 3. Today the world looks at those things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secret Sins

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 12, 2001

Committing Sins that we don’t know we’re committing.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SECRET SINS “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; BUT THAT THE WORLD ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Sin Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 11 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Dealing With Sin I. Introduction A. Funny but Unclear 1. Quotes from Yogi Berra a) “Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” b) “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” c) “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” d) “You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Confession Series

Contributed by Rev. David Watson on Jun 8, 2007

Practicing tangible spiritual disciplines is key to strengthening your serve.

Learning to walk a Christian’s walk Part 1 Sin confession Psalm 32 Prologue: Today I want to begin a series teaching with you on the basics of Christian living. • If we were to do a study through the Apostle Pauls letters to the Corinthian church you would see parallels between this church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Sin Of The Census

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining David’s sin of the census

1. David’s SIN (v. 1-6) A. Know the enemy (cf. Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8) B. Know the time of the attack: right after a great victory C. Know the nature of the sin: David’s sin was that he trusted in man instead of in God (cf. Ps. 118:8-9) 2. David’s SUFFERING (v. 7-15) A. Famine (we might experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006

Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Sin And Consequences

Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 4, 2006

Every sin has a price

Sin and Consequences Gen 3:6-10 (6) And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. (7) And the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Scars

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the dangers of flirting with sin

Sin’s Scars Matthew 5:8-5:8 INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Have you ever heard anybody choosing to sin and then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. Man enjoys sin, We rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. We ALL must have: a clear view of what sin is and its destructive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

That One Sin

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

There are Christians who have every right to live confidently in their relationship with God but they are dragged down spiritually by "that one sin" in their past that "God cannot forgive."

That One Sin I Tim. 1:12-16 Intro: In this small country church, there was a man, “brother Jones,” who would respond to the invitation and asked to be baptized at every gospel meeting (revival). On this particular Sunday, the visiting minister had preached a stirring sermon and when he asked for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin's Scars

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

The destructiveness of sin

Sin’s Scars Various INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Hear any body choosing to sin then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. I enjoy sin, rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. I am not here to sit in judgment of any, but we ALL must have a clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Taker

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

No man can ever take his sin away. That’s the problem! But God solve it, He sent THE SIN TAKER!

INTRODUCTION “All men are sinners! That is the problem. Who is going to take away the sins of the world? This is the big question. “ Let’s take a look on this story in John 3, Nicodemus one the Pharisees (Priests) and member of the Sanhedrin seems to without sin by mere position in religious ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 11, 2006

The first saying of Lord Jesus on The Cross

ITRODUCTION: Our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ had uttered seven sayings when He was hanging on the Cross. Generally we meditate each of these seven sayings separately. We look at each saying as though it is special and has no relation to the other six sayings. But, if we look at these seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 3, 2007

To attribute to Satan what God has done and does is a sin with no forgiveness.

MARK 3:22-30 THE UNPARDONABLE SIN I. CONFRONTATION: * Mark 3:22 A. Concurrence. B. Charge. C. Contempt. II. COUNTEREVIDENCE:** Mark 3:23-27 A. Confrontation. 3:23 B. Contradiction. 3:24-26 C. Conqueror. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Methodist