Sermons on Besetting Sins:

Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023

Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Unpardonable Sin?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 25, 2024

Can manifestations of evil attributed to the Holy Spirit be blasphemy of Him?

Since blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is attributing the miracles of Christ as coming from the devil could the converse be true as well? Much of what we see in hyper-Charismatic circles are clearly unbiblical manifestations. People clucking like chickens, barking like dogs, hissing like snakes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:9-10, Ephesians 5:18-21, Jude 1:21-23, 1 Corinthians 14:23, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 26, 2024

I don’t think you would do anything like that. But have you ever lost your temper? Do you ever do things you wish you hadn't done, or say things you wish you had never said?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK BE ANGRY, BUT DO NOT SIN! TEXT: Proverbs 14:17, 15:18, 18:13,19:11 &19; Mark 3:1-5; Eph. 26-32; Matt. 5;21 ILL. The story is told that in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 19:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Takes Root Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 29, 2024

And the sin weed sprouts a few more leaves...

August 31, 2024 Last week we were introduced to the Villain. He planted the seeds of distrust and rebellion through the power of an idea – God cannot be trusted. The central question in the rest of the story will be, “Who is telling the truth – God or the Villain? One thing is certain, sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer For A Sinful Nation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2024

If you want God to answer YOUR prayers, remind God that HIS interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people. His purpose, and His promise.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, John 1:12, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recovering From Sin Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 6, 2024

When you sin, own your own sin, confess your sin, commit to serving God again, and continue in the salvation He has provided in Christ.

Several years ago, Alice Pike tried to use a fake $1 million dollar bill to shop at Walmart. She went to the register with $1,675 worth of stuff and expected change. Pike told police she got it from her estranged husband, who is a coin collector. They arrested her anyway on first degree forgery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 7:22-25, Hebrews 9:11-12, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Danger Of Justifying Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 7, 2024

Have you ever heard someone justify their sinful behavior ?

Have you ever heard someone justify their sinful behavior by saying, "Everybody's doing it"? This mentality can lead us down a slippery slope, making us believe that sin is acceptable because it's common. However, the Bible warns us against this thinking. The Crowd in Noah's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Sin We Excuse

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

Favoritism is a sin we rarely name and easily excuse, yet Scripture confronts it directly. Drawing from James 2, this sermon calls believers to let mercy triumph over judgment and to live out a faith that loves without partiality.

(Mercy Rides Point and Grace Brings Us Home) James 2:1–13 --- Introduction – Singing on the Trail There’s an old cowboy trail song with a toe-tapping refrain: > “Git along, little dogies, git along, git along… For you know Wyoming will be your new home.” Cowboys sang it to keep a restless ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Incompatibility Of God With Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 24, 2025

The Bible clearly teaches that God cannot have fellowship with sinfulness.

The Bible clearly teaches that God cannot have fellowship with sinfulness. His holy nature demands righteousness, and He cannot tolerate evil. God's Holiness - Habakkuk 1:13: "You are too pure to tolerate wrongdoing; you cannot condone evil." - Leviticus 11:44-45: "For I am the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Dealing With The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 7, 2025

Hidden sin breaks divine fellowship, hinders victory, and brings defeat, but repentance restores God’s favour and power.

DEALING WITH THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them… therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies.” — Joshua 7:11-12 Supporting Texts: Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sin That Wants God

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24, Genesis 4:6-7, Romans 12:1, 1 John 1:7, Psalm 51:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025

John 8

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Is Crouching At The Door Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2026

This message teaches that sin is ever-present, waiting for opportunity, and requires vigilance, mastery, and divine alignment to overcome.

SIN IS CROUCHING AT THE DOOR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 4:6-7 Key Verse: “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” — Genesis 4:7 Supporting Texts: James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ripple Effect Of Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 8, 2026

This is the 12th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#12] THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF SIN Genesis 19:30-38 Introduction: I want us to look at a profound truth about sin- The way it begins small but creates waves that reach far beyond our initial actions. Sin is often seen as a personal, isolated act, but in God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

"sin" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

A Lenten Call to Conversion and Holiness

SIN A Lenten Call to Conversion and Holiness ________________________________________ Introduction: Why Speak About Sin in Lent? Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During this sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to prayer, fasting, and charity. But beneath all these practices lies one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4