Sermons on Blatant Sin:

The 2nd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to deal with guilt. Mercy is God’s love toward men extended to free us from condemnation.

Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Hosea 1:1-2:1; 2 Kings 17:6-23 Last week we looked at the first illegitimate child born to Hosea’s unfaithful wife, Gomer. We noted that the child, whom the Lord instructed Hosea to name Jezreel, represented the first product of unfaithfulness, which is impotence, or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Brothers

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

How we relate to God affects how we relate to others: Because Cain didn't have a right relationship with God, his relationship with his brother Abel was not right either.

For a number of years, one of my favorite TV shows was "Murder, She Wrote" with Angela Lansbury. Now, I could never figure out how so many murders could happen in that little New England village of Cabot Cove, but there was something captivating about trying to figure out "who done it" before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Entangled Families

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? How strong a role does genetics play in who we are? Is it the only factor?

1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained Jerusalem and followed the line of David, was called Judah). None of the Northern Kings were godly; some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bread Of Death

Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001

Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-15

Denomination: *other

Born Free Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002

The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snake

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2002

This is a sermon for Family Night of Vacation Bible School. The theme of Vacation Bible School is "Amazon Outfitters". This is an evangelistic message.

Wednesday Evening June 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2002 SNAKE! Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction: 1. Who in here likes snakes? Not me. I am afraid of all snakes. We have been studying “Amazon Outfitters” this week and in the Amazon there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Step Into The Light"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

“Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 12:46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Spiritual Refresher Course

Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002

A Message to Refocus on Spiritual Things

Title: Spiritual Refresher’s Course Scripture: Acts 3:19 (AMP), "So repent - change your mind and purpose; turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing - of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air - may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America's Only Hope

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

This message is basically a call to repentance, and seeking God for the deliverance of our nation, not only from our enemies, but from our departure from God.

AMERICA’S ONLY HOPE Text: Prov.14: 34 Intro: September 11, 2001 is a day that is not soon to be forgotten by those Americans who still have an ounce of patriotism left in them. It is a day branded into our consciousness by the horrendous events, and vivid scenes of destruction and chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

"Look And Live"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God watches over us, and in the process, He disciplines us.

"Look and Live" Numbers 21:1-9 & John 3:14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts God watches over us, and in the process, He disciplines us. Here’s the context: The news of Israel’s journey from Egypt to the land of promise was well-known. The details of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002

Looking at the account of Ananias and Sapphira in four sections: 1. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira, 2. The Courage of the Apostle Peter, 3. The Judgment of God, and 4. The Reaction of the people.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION That great preacher of old, Spurgeon said – and I quote, ‘Mark Antony once yoked two lions together and drove them through the streets of Rome, but no human skill can ever yoke together the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lion of the Pit.’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Depravity Of Man Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2002

Man is found guilty in God’s courtroom. 2 Messages revealing God’s case against man.

THE DEPRAVITY OF MAN ROMANS 3:9-20 An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Sanity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon seeks to illustrate why it is so important to heed the warning signs that God gives us to stop sinning.

Sanity Daniel 4 October 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Joke] Insanity is heredity. You can get it from your children. B. That may be true, but there is another way to go insane and we learn about it in the fourth chapter of Daniel. I. Salutation Daniel 4:1-3 (NIV), King Nebuchadnezzar, To the peoples, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran