Sermons on Blatant Sin:

Hypocrisy And Darkness

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 17, 2021

This epistle delves into chapter six of Matthew. There he provides a first-hand report of Jesus speaking and His words cast Christian reflections against the dark shadows of hypocrisy.

As recorded by Luke in chapter 12, Jesus began to speak to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37, Matthew 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Seven Things The Lord Finds Detestable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2025

What are the things that the Lord finds repulsive and why does God feel that way towards them?

The question asks what seven things does the Lord find detestable? In the King James Version of the Bible, it says “are an abomination unto him.” An abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred, and detestable is something that is deserving of intense dislike. It might be hard for people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Do You Know Me?”

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Our personal relationship with God is vital for this life and the eternal, we can’t simply rely on what we are told, we must know him ourselves. Jesus walked this earth but no one truly knew Him, we have that opportunity today and now to walk with Him and know Him.

Do You Know Me? John 14 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Don’t you believe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimatum: No Other Choice!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2023

Jabesh Gilead was in big trouble. They had bypass God and played with sin. The enemy Nahash gives them the option: the sword or gouge your right eye out and limit your vision? Saul strengthens their hands and strengthens his kingdom.

NO OTHER CHOICE? THE ULTIMATUM… WE CAN’T WIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. *Surrender: cease from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-3, 1 Samuel 11:6-8, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christians Checkbook- A Joint Account Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 7, 2023

This is the 170th sermon in the series Action". This is the 7th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#170] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- A JOINT ACCOUNT Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: Paul began the book of Ephesians with praise and continued with prayer and then he began to preach. Paul preached that we are made alive in Christ, raised up with Christ, and seated in Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Giving Into Temptation Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Satan is the source of your temptation. Temptations appear in the form of physical enticements, emotional gratifications, or egotistical enhancements.

“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Help With Our Battles With Temptations

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 13, 2023

there are several things in this text that we would do well to remember.

Help with our battles against Temptation (Luke 22:31-34 & 54-60) 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-60

Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chose Hell Or Salvation

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023

Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2

Heart Complications

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Nov 30, 2023

How a Christian heart should look.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Luke Chapter 16. A little girl from Alabama went to church for the first time ever when she was visiting her grandparents in Michigan. When the pastor announced it was time for the Lord’s Supper, she was excited–and hungry. The congregation filed up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-15

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

“THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

The Beauty of Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-11 November 5, 2023 Israel Ziv was taking a bike ride on a beautiful Saturday morning when he started receiving a lot of alarming calls. He raced home, put on his uniform and grabbed his weapon, a 9 mm pistol. He left his house, a beautiful home ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Darkness

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the rising darkness in America.

A Time of Darkness If you have your bible, please open it to Genesis Chapter 6 and when you get there, place a marker, and turn to Matthew Chapter 24. One day a young boy was driving a load of grain to the market. He came around a corner too fast and his trailer load of grain tipped over. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-40, Genesis 6:5-13

The Call For Repentance

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the true meaning of repentance.

The Call for Repentance If you have your Bible, open it to Jeremiah Chapter 3. The pastor’s family was invited to Easter dinner at the Wilson home. Mrs. Wilson was widely known for her amazing contributions to church potlucks. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. As ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10-11