Sermons on Cancer As Sin:

Lust - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. I had just come out the bank. I got into my car and started pulling out when I noticed two men getting out of a car. They started walking across the street. Perhaps that does not seem like something that I should take notice of. But the parking lot is only for bank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not As Our Sins Deserve

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do.

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do. Intro.: 1. The Bible is a healthy blend of optimism and realism. a. On the one hand you have realistic books like Ecclesiastes. b. On the other, you have positive portions like psalms of thanksgiving. 2. This AM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Gluttony - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. We have been talking about deadly sins. Sins that plant themselves deep within us and can take over our lives. Sins that lead us to other sin and sins that separate us from God. 2. Today we look at a fifth deadly sin. And as we consider this sin - it may seem harmless ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anger - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It must have been one of the saddest days in the life of Moses. He had been appointed by God to rescue the people of Israel out of Egypt and bring them to the promised land. He had spent a long 40 years leading them through the desert. He had gone up the holy mountain ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sloth - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live For God, Not For Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Grace A License To Sin?

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW BUT UNDER GRACE? GRACE HAS FREED US FROM BEING SLAVES TO SIN AND NOW HAS MADE US SLAVES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (looking at individual acts of sin) (Images in chaps 6-7: baptism, offering, slavery, marriage) 1.

IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW BUT UNDER GRACE? GRACE HAS FREED US FROM BEING SLAVES TO SIN AND NOW HAS MADE US SLAVES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (looking at individual acts of sin) (Images in chaps 6-7: baptism, offering, slavery, marriage) 1. Sin Should No Longer Be An ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blame For Sin And Death

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1.

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1. (:7-8) God's Law Benefits Us By Exposing and Provoking Our Sinful Nature a. Exposing our sinful nature (Illustr: microscope shows us realm of reality that otherwise we could not see) b. Provoking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Solution For Sin

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Three ineffective ways to deal with sin and three effective ways to deal with sin.

John wrote this letter to counter the false teachings that crept into the churches. This morning, we will look at three ineffective ways to deal with our sin and three effective ways to deal with our sin. The passage we will look at is 1 John 1:5-10. Because the word, sin, is not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: *other

Tragedy: No Excuse For Sin

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Sep 16, 2001

With the tragedy that has come upon our nation, we must be careful not to react in a sinful manner.

Intro: This week, the greatest tragedy in American history has befallen our country. Our beautiful America, who before had seemed to be above much the tragedy and devastation, terror and conflict that had stricken much of the rest of the world, has had a terrible blow struck. The scenes of war ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 25, 2001

HOW ADAM’S SIN CAME ON ALL MANKIND?

Rom 3:23 says, For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; When I started my Christian life, I had a number of questions in my mind. One question was, how is it possible that through the sacrifice of Jesus, my sin would be washed away? I have sinned today in this 20th century. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Sin Of Partiality And Favortism

Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001

We must admonish those we love, to be careful, never giving in to this most serious downfall!

Sin of Showing Partiality and Favoritism, James 2:1-13 1. This passage begins a new section in James, a discussion of various temptations and trials that are common to all believers. 2. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. 3. One of the strongest is that of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Hate Sin

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004

Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational