Sermons on Besetting Sin:

Forgiven People Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 8, 2021

A message about relationships, forgiveness and the gospel

Title: “forgiven people forgive” October 3, 2021 Text: Matt 18:21-35 Subject: Why do we forgive? Complement: because we too are forgiven. Big idea: Forgiven people forgive. 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out For Evil Doers

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Evildoers surround us. Believers in Christ have the Holy Spirit, which helps us to avoid evil doers. They will lead you to sin if you allow them.

Watch Out For Evil Doers Revelation 17 Michael H. Koplitz When Andrew was much younger, he decided he wanted to play baseball. The first year that he played baseball was actually tee-ball. In the second year that he played in the West Manchester township league, the coach from each team would ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Bringing Division Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 4:18-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Replacement

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

Just as the ram was the replacement for Isaac, we have to remember that Christ is the replacement for each of us in terms of our punishment, sin & He will replace our griefs, worries, fears & dread with His spirit if we will allow Him to.

The Replacement Genesis 22:13-14 I. The Replacement for our Punishment “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isa. 53:5 We deserved nothing short of death for our sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14, Isaiah 53:5, John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 9, 2023

I used this sermon before our first communion of the New Year. It concluded a visual aid for everyone. Small bags filled with soil were put out around the seating of the church. These were available to pick up in the sermon, and then bring to a cross near the front

What are you guilty of? A guy was found guilty of overusing commas. The judge warned him to expect a really long sentence. Forgiveness We all carry with us: Guilt – • Guilt at something done • Guilt at some bad words said to someone • Guilt at deliberately going against what God wants. • Guilt ...read more

The Pattern Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that in the United States (i.e., the land of the free) it is impossible to truly be free without the freedom that is granted us by Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, today’s passage comes out of the book of John, chapter 8, starting at verse 31. We will get to it eventually, I promise. But we are going to start off with a little bit of an introduction. As most of you know if you have been here a while, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 14:6, John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

How Gone Is Too Far Gone? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 19, 2022

Manasseh does great evil as king. Is he too far gone for God to forgive?

WAS MANASSEH TOO FAR GONE? 1. HIS FATHER SET A GODLY EXAMPLE. - 2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33. - Sin nature within all of us, no matter how we’re raised. - Each of us must choose the path we will take. Our parents can’t live for us. - This is one of the greatest tragedies of parenting. Certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Walk With God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Those of us who have placed our faith and trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour know we need God's power to help us in our walk with Him. We are meant to live our lives in a way that pleases and honours God.

Do you walk with God? Enoch was a man who walked with God until the Lord took him to heaven. "When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Flood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2022

How do you see God right now in relation to your sins?

We continue our series of messages surrounding the truth from Romans 3:23 which states “All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God”! Again, this is a truth we need to deal with, especially as we anticipate the return of Jesus Christ to earth. Each one of us sins and the whole world around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Holy: Obedience Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 4, 2025

If we are to live holy lives, it MUST be covered in our obedience

In the past few weeks, we have examined different areas of how we can be more holy in our Christian walk. First, we examined repentance, how we need to see repentance as transformational in our accepting Christ and further living our lives for Him. Next we considered our connection to God by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

1 John 1:5-10 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

1 John 1:5-10

1 John 1:5-10 Just a reminder of the context here, this is a letter to the church in Ephesus to correct their misguided beliefs and refute those who misguided them. This letter of course is also to us the church today in the hope that all churches will correct their misguided beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Silencing The Darkness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 23, 2025

This is the 12th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#12] SILENCING THE DARKNESS Luke 4:31-44 Introduction: As I was preparing for this Sermon, I thought about a time when I was very young. It seemed like every night, there was someone trying to break into my room. I would crawl across the hallway to my Parent’s room; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44, Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

"if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025

When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 16, 2025

Good Friday

Good Friday There are three days in the New Testament that are the most important days in all Christianity and they are the birth of Jesus, the crucifixion of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus. Each of these days are equally as important to the other and each deserve their own day of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, John 19:1-6, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

David Plunders Villages (1 Samuel 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2025

Is the good news about a faulty church or a perfect kingdom? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 27.

Is the Bible different to most history books, in that it tells the good and the bad about its heroes? Is church life similar in that both righteous and evil acts are done? Should it shock us that only God is good? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 27. Did David disbelieve another one of Saul’s promises, not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist