Sermons on Besetting Sin:

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 13, 2025

Cain’s defiant question “Am I my brother’s keeper?” denied responsibility for Abel’s life. The gospel calls us instead to love and protect others, with Jesus as the true Keeper.

Introduction – The Question Everyone Knows Almost everyone has heard the line “Am I my brother’s keeper?” It shows up in political speeches, social campaigns, even sitcom punch lines. It sounds noble—like a call to look after one another. But here’s the surprise: those words were never a command ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:11-12, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:25-37, Galatians 6:2, John 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Was Not The Only One

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 31, 2025

“ He was not the only one..” were the words that screamed out of the Bible this morning while I was reading Joshua chapter 22

He was not the only one….. Joshua 22:20 When Achan son of Zerah was unfaithful in regard to the devoted things,[a] did not wrath come on the whole community of Israel? He was not the only one who died for his sin.’” I have split this sermon into the following sub headings so that you'll ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgement Begins With The House Of God

Contributed by Paul Green on Mar 12, 2023

God’s judgement is inescapable. How do you think you will fair on that day? What are the deeds in your life that you will need to give account of? Will they commend you or will they condemn you?

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 12:10, Ezekiel 9:6, Jeremiah 25:29, Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 4:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2023

The Resurrection of Jesus has happened. Jesus is alive, and as the words of the old song says: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Last week we celebrated Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus our Lord and Saviour. We also shared the joy of seeing a baptism. With both of those in mind tonight, I want to affirm the great truth of 1 John chapter 5 verses 11-12 For context listen to 1 John 5:6-12 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, John 10:10, Ephesians 2:1, John 5:24, 1 John 5:13, Mark 2:5, John 3:18, Proverbs 24:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Suffering And The Panacea Of Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 21, 2025

When in Jesus' ministry of healing and teaching, he addresses the reality of the suffering that we experience and solves the root problem of our suffering - sin.

It’s not uncommon for people to ask the question, “why do bad things happen to good people?” Or to state it another way, “if God is good, why do bad things happen?” It can sometimes feel like the worst things in life happen to some of the best people. At times it can feel like God is out to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hate What God Hates. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 30, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore what the Bible says about what God hates and how we can cultivate a similar perspective.

As followers of God, we are called to align our hearts and minds with His. This includes embracing what He loves and rejecting what He hates. In this sermon , we'll explore what the Bible says about what God hates and how we can cultivate a similar perspective. What God Hates 1. Pride - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:5

To What End? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Both the arrogant rich and the suffering poor get the same message: “today is not all there is.”

Almost every commentator and preacher I looked at while preparing this sermon splits this passage of James into two parts. The first part, v. 1-6, is a discussion of the danger of depending on wealth. The second part, v. 7-11, typically focus on patience. Well, I’m going to buck the trend. Because ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Begins With Mourning Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating God's Goodness (Exodus 34:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 24, 2023

God graciously renews his covenant with Israel, because of his goodness, and kindness, and grace. We celebrate God's goodness, but we do that from a position of obedience.

Last Sunday, for the second straight week, we left off right in the middle of our story. Ever since the golden calf, God and Moses have been working out what kind of future there can be, for God and Israel. Moses has been trying to persuade God that Israel is still his people. Moses still wants ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-27

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repent, Forgive, And Renounce And Break Free From Curses Of Infirmities Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles of repentance, forgiveness, and renunciation, and how they can help us break free from curses of infirmities.

As believers, we are called to live a life of freedom and victory in Christ. However, many of us struggle with infirmities and curses that hinder our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles of repentance, forgiveness, and renunciation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 107:20

Lessons From The Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 25, 2023

The first Adam was tested by Satan and was defeated. The New Adam, Jesus, faces three temptations from Satan and is victorious. We can learn what was really behind those temptations to live sanctified lives!

TEMPTATION! WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH OUR HUMAN NATURE AND SIN, WE KNOW THAT “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20!” YES, IT IS EASY TO SEE SIN FOR WHAT IT IS WHEN WE ENCOUNTER AND DEAL WITH ITS EFFECTS FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. WHAT IS NOT SO APPARENT IS HOW WE GET TO THIS POINT. WHEN LEFT UNTREATED AND IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 91:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:13, Romans 6:6, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The 4 Points: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter Denies Jesus (Luke Chapter 22 Verses 54-62). - Sermon By Gordon Curley Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 18, 2024

THE 4 POINTS: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter denies Jesus (Luke chapter 22 verses 54-62). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: English Word #1: ‘debt’: English Word #2: ‘trespass’: English Word #3: ‘sin’: (1). Peter’s love! (2). Peter’s failure! (3). Peter’s hope. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The most famous prayer on the planet, • Also contains the most well-known verses of the Bible. • It is a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Brethren

A Greater Reality Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the enhanced spiritual experience of present-day followers of Christ in the kingdom of God, highlighting the blessings of sin forgiveness, Christian community, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the beauty of the gospel story.

Do you remember Christmas morning as a kid? Remember the excitement and anticipation? Remember how you longed for that morning to arrive? Christmas was a “someday” soon. And then one morning, the anticipation ended because the day arrived! Christmas was “today!” There is a sense in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Forgiveness Of Sin, Indwelling Holy Spirit

The Added Dimension

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2006

The Holy Spirit 1. Inwardly transforms us. 2. Spiritually empowers us. 3. Liberates us from the bondage of sin.

Earlier this month one of the country’s leading evangelical pastors finally admitted to using drugs and being involved in homosexual relationships. The irony was not only that Ted Haggard was a pastor of a 14,000 member church and president of the National Association of Evangelicals, but that he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist