Sermons on Captivity To Sin:

Dealing With Our Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 16, 2010

God tells us to be “obligated” to Him not because God needs us but because God loves us and knows what’s best for us!

We continue our study of the Letter to the Romans. Through the Apostle Paul, God spoke to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago, but much of this letter is applicable to all Christians, especially for those of us here in America. Before reading our passage today, which is Romans 7:7–8:17, let us ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warning About Deliberate Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 28, 2009

This speaks to all about the consequences of willful sin.

Code Yellow Alert Warning about Deliberate Sin Hebrews 10:19-31 * One of the things which was drilled into me when I was in the “Primary” department in Sunday school (remember that department?) was that I was a sinner. In fact, we all were taught weekly that because of our sin nature we sinned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 17, 2010

God requires faith in his Son as the solution to the doubt with which our sin began.

Scripture Introduction The last time I preached, we learned four steps in resisting temptation by studying Satan’s attack on Eve: 1) believe that sin brings misery; 2) respect the power of the evil one; 3) recognize Satan’s devices; and 4) honor God’s truth. Unfortunately, as I ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Charge To Sinful People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message challenging us to listen to God when he speaks to us concerning our sinful ways.

GOD’S CHARGE TO SINFUL PEOPLE Hosea 4:1-11 INTRO: We, as people, Christians and non-Christians alike, are ready to listen when God speaks to us comforting things. But when He has to condemn us for the things that we have done, we are not ready to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Wages War On The Family Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 13, 2008

Poor decisions destroy the family! This sermon shows the effect sin has on the family and furthermore, the remedy for that sin!

TEXT: Genesis 3:1-19 TITLE: The Wages of Sin on the Family - SIN WAGES WAR ON THE FAMILY SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Making good choices for the family OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 13, 2008 PROP.: It is sin that has wreaked havoc in our families. Poor decisions destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008

We might assume that Eve wanted to know evil, however, was that her primary motive? It is my opinion that Eve wanted to become “God” so that she could be good, not necessarily so that she could be evil! And that is a subtle thought!

My personal definition of co-dependency for your consideration: When a person focuses on someone besides God, in an attempt to become the god of a person who is in distress, until the person they are trying to help, ultimately becomes their god. Our Church has begun a “Celebration Recovery” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 9, 2008

Failure to confess and forsake the attitude of envy will destroy us. Envy is perhaps the most deadly sin of all.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy --I Samuel 18:5-9 and I Peter 2:1-3 I have to personally remind myself when it comes to this fourth deadly sin I “have stopped preaching and gone to meddling,” for envy or jealousy has been my personal, besetting sin since childhood and youth. Now every sermon I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Intro: Seven Deadly Sins Series

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 17, 2008

before we do a study on the seven deadly sins, this is an introduction on what sin is, what sin does, and how sin can be taken care of in life

Intro: you cannot do a serious study on the seven deadly sins without first doing an equally serious study on the meaning of sin. Defined it is the missing of God’s mark or the rejection of God’s commands. But beyond just a simple definition, we must research God’s Word to find out what sin is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Beleiver Sinning In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon take a serious look at a subject we do not like to look serious at, Sin. Very convicting

1 John 1:5-10 A Believer Sinning In the Eyes of God. I. Introduction A. An angry church member once went up to her pastor. And asked him “Why do you keep on preaching to us Christians about sin. After all, sin in the life of a Christian is different from sin in the life of an unsaved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Un Amor Sin Fin

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 2, 2002

Saber que el Amor de Dios es para siempre.

“UN AMOR SIN FIN” Jer. 31:3 INTRO: Hoy en día la palabra AMOR ha sido deteriorada, devaluada y menoscabada a lo mas bajo de que en si, se merece dicha palabra Celestial. Celestial, en el sentido que no puede haber ninguna definición correcta sin incluir a Dios en ella. AMOR! Que tan fácil lo ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist