Sermons on battling sin: showing 496-510 of 153,455

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

Captive To Sin"

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

In describing Lot, we attempt to discover the description of what a true Christian looks like.

July 15, 2001 Genesis 14 “Captive to sin” INTRODUCTION I need a volunteer. [have a volunteer come up, preferably a woman] I’m going to hand you an object, and I want you to describe it to everyone that is present here. [hand her a rock, and have her describe it, starting with what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Sensuality

Contributed by Ken Smith on Jan 18, 2002

What do we think of when we hear the word sin?

Sin as Sensuality Matthew 21:28-32 When most of us hear the word sin, we first think of worldly or fleshly sins connected with bodily needs, desires, and pleasures. Although the Bible indicates that sin may express itself in this form, it is by no means the center of the biblical doctrine of sin. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

A lesson on the Consequences of our sins....

THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Part I Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Infection Of Sin

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A look at sin from an infection perspective, includes some medical tech info.

THE INFECTION OF SIN EPHESIANS 4:31-32 READ EPHESIANS 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION I would like to begin this morning by talking about a subject that you may feel has nothing to do with Ephesians 4:31-32. I assure you that it has everything to do with it so I ask that you bear with me. I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judah's Sins

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 24, 2001

The message deals with Joseph’s spirituality, Judah’s sinfulness and God’s sovereignty.

Gen.37:36- 38:30. Judah’s sins Last time we looked at how maliciously the brothers dealt with Joseph and how in their hatred towards Joseph they threw him in that pit without any mercy. Not only that the dealt maliciously with their brother but they dealt deceitfully with their father. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The "Unforgivable Sin"

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

This sermon answers the question, "What is the unforgivable sin?"

Introduction: 1. I recently received a question about the above title. Here is the question: "What is the "unforgivable sin"? In particular, is it possible for a believer in the 20th (or 21st century) to commit it? How do Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 bear down on this subject? Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, 1 John 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Sin

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Oct 18, 2000

Sin is the transgression of God's law.

Sin is the transgression of God's law. To break what God has told you to do or not to do is sin. " 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. " God's law has not always been the same. There was a law in the garden. There was a law called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Is Smoking A Sin?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

Examining smoking in light of what the Bible teaches.

Is Smoking a Sin? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Cooper Abrams *(All rights reserved) INTRO: I was raised in Eastern North Carolina in the Flue Cured Tobacco Belt and the home of all the large tobacco companies. I know a lot about tobacco. As a boy I worked in the summer in "putting in" tobacco ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

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 Remedy For Sin

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

No other cure for the cause of sin

THE REMEDY FOR SIN Place Allendale Baptist Date: September 30, 2001 Text: Romans 5:8-10 Introduction Old fashion remedies: leg cramps; put shoes inside one another & place them under the bed while you sleep. Warts; rub an old wash cloth on the wart then throw the wash cloth over the back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin, Theology Of

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 4, 2005

A theological study of Sin adapted from Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

What is Sin? Sin is LAWLESSNESS 1 John 3:4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Law? God’s moral law ∑ Written ∑ Unwritten - Romans 2:15 They show that God’s law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Sinned?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon addresses the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

Who Sinned? – John 9: 1 - 11 Intro: Close your eyes. Imagine going about all your daily activities. Socks, shoes, shirt, juice – There are blind people in this church today – can’t see: how much God loves U, your own sin, way out, hope. I. Verse 2 – “Who sinned? A. We, as modern ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Forgotten Sin Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

This is number nine in a series walking through the book of James. The focus of this message is "Sins of Ommission", and not doing good to those around us when we know we should.

We are nearing the end of our study through the book of James. As I encouraged you with Philippians, take some time over the next few days or weeks to read through the entire book in one setting. It will probably only take you 15 to 20 minutes. Sit down, and watch the flow of the things we have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deadly Sins? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

We’re to be counter-cultural in the way we fight against the social pressures of our world where the norm is to respond to hurt with anger and revenge, where lust is seen as normal, faithfulness as an option. Rather we’re to respond with the servant love

According to the Age this week, the seven deadly sins have been knocked for six. No longer do we worry about sloth, gluttony or lust. In fact most respondents to a recent survey carried out by the BBC said they rather enjoyed those particular vices. The trouble is, according to a professor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-32

Denomination: Anglican