Sermons on Besetting Sin:

"Not Guilty"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

There is no sin that is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. None.

“Not Guilty” Psalm 32:1-11 I have noticed in the last year or so that on certain menus in restaurants and on certain items in the grocery store that they now offer certain food items that are “guilt free.” This also may mean they are taste free. I mean let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crossdressing Is Not The Same As Transgender Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 11, 2020

crossdressing even though a sin, does not mean same thing

Crossdressing is not the same as transgender Deuteronomy 22:5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Preserving Natural Distinctions 5 “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5

Our Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2019

The cross of Christ is the eternal basis for our victory over sin.

One of Paul’s favorite phrases to describe our relationship with Christ as believers is “in Christ.” When we’re born again through faith in Christ, Jesus comes to dwell in us through the presence of the Holy Spirit. So, where I am, Christ is, aware of everything I encounter, because He’ll never ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020

Temptation is the bridge that leads to sin should be choose to cross it.

Temptation Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Reader’s Digest. He was shopping in a mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a very short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his gaze followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Matter Of Priorities Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 9, 2018

Only God Can Forgive Sins, Physical vs. Spiritual

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - A Matter of Priorities October 14, 2018 Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time is found in Mike Yaconelli’s book “Messy Spirituality.” Chapter two is called, “The Place Our Messiness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Miss It!

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Don’t Miss It! John 1:29–36 The next day he [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is He of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because He was before me.’ 31I myself did not know Him, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Made Me Whole

Contributed by Brian Young on Nov 20, 2016

Jesus makes us whole by forgiving us our sins.

Jesus Made Me Whole Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13, Psalm 51 I remember it like it was yesterday. A spot here. Then in two places. I went to the priest. He confirmed it. It was the skin infection. The kind everyone dreaded hearing. We waited. Each day seemed to get longer. A week later he looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Second Chances Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God forgives our sin but we must suffer the consequences.

A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in Kadesh” the entrance into the Promised Land. 3. The Calendar: “In early spring the people arrived” (Num. 21:1, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know God Has A Big Eraser? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter our sin, God will forgive and wipe them away

If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:8-9) When was the last time you did something stupid? Now just so we are "on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Substance Of A Woman

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2015

For the much love of Christ Jesus, sins are forgiven and sinners are saved.

SUBSTANCE OF A WOMAN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2015) “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Friends

Principles Of Biblical Prosperity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

PROSPERITY IS NOT A SIN. IT IS THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD'S GLORY AND AUTHORITY HERE ON EARTH

TOPIC: PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL PROSPERITY LESSON: INTRODUCTION DEUT 29:9 Jos 1:7•8, 3Jhn 1:2; Job 36:11 Ps 35:27; Zech 1:17. To prosper is to thrive, do well in every area of life, get on, grow, flourish [Ps 1:1-3) to be well off, affluent, rich, successful. The first thing you need to known ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Peace O Lord To Those Who Trust In Thee Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

The true path to peace lies through repentance and forgiveness of sins.

18th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Extraordinary Form Saint Matthew would have had a vivid recollection of the stories of that day in Galilee, because just down the street at the tax office, Matthew the sinner, the tax collector, was sitting. And as Jesus passed by, Matthew heard the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

It Has To Die

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2014

There can be no coexistence of sin and a godly life. There are something's that need to die.

“It’s has to die” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. TEXT:- Exodus 20:13 is the sixth commandment it says "Thou shalt not kill." Deuteronomy 20:16-18 “But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic