Sermons on Captivity To Sin:

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

3 Sins Of Married Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2014

To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you married? Then stay away from these 3 sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to. IV. TEXT: Genesis 12:10-13 (Amplified Bible) 12:10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down into Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Of Sinful Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2014

Is anger ever right? When is it wrong? How do we deal with our anger?

Yoda said “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” And Yoda could have been talking about the movie Frozen. Elsa’s fear of losing her sister Ana, led to the explosion that you just saw which ultimately led to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Obey God Or Obey Sin

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life

Obeying God results in righteousness, holiness and eternal life Rom 6:16-22 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin into death (that is, current separation from the life of God, and on the road to permanent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Our Attitude Toward Sin

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 9, 2015

A warning for the lukewarm, backslidden, half hearted, person or church to take a hard look into being honest about our sins and the need to bring them before the Lord in confession to receive forgiveness.

Our Attitude toward Sin Introduction: What is Sin? You might name some sins or others might name synonyms of sins. But in layman’s terms: Sin is anything that transgresses God's law. Our attitude toward sin says everything about our Christian witness. Some might think that I am speaking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is A Disgrace To Any People

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 12, 2015

Now it would seem ridiculous to ignore sin & Satan completely, so they don’t. But what God calls sin in the Bible isn’t necessarily what they consider to be sin. And the idea of a real Satan is hard for some to accept.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. As many of you know, before Ethel & I moved here to Flint Ridge, we lived in Brownsville, TX. And while we were there I was part of the Ministerial Association. Unlike some ministerial groups, it was not a formal organization, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Study Of “sin” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “Sin”

The Study Of “Sin” 1 John 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. WHAT IS SIN? John says ". . . sin is lawlessness" [breaking the law] (1 John 3:4). Again, he says that "All unrighteousness is sin . . ." (1 John 5:17). Every nation has laws. When a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Cut Off The Hand That Sins

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014

Sin destroys people-their loved ones and bring heartache and death

HIDDEN SINS--DAMAGED LIVES Scripture: Joshua 7:1-7:26 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Solve The Sin Problem

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014

HOW THE FLESH STRUGGLES WITH SIN AND THE WAY TO BE SET FREE FROM SIN IS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.

HOW TO SOLVE THE SIN PROBLEM Psalm 32:1-5 The Joy of Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powerless To Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them.

I. EXORDIUM: Are animals powerless to take sins away? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:4 (Amplified Bible) 10:4 Because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perspective: The Destructive Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011

God never planned for defeat to be the rule of the Christian life. God planned for the Holy Spirit to be the ruling principle of our life. Victory is to be the rule defeat the exception. When sin is ruling in our life God called for us to deal with it.

Intro: What does God want from the people that make up this local body of believers called Immanuel? Does he want new buildings, more children for VBS, more bible study classes, what does He want? First he wants us to get our perspective right about we exist for the purpose of God living in us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

In our society, sin has become a "bad word." In the name of tolorance, Christians are excusing their own sin and the sins of others. This sermon deals with the reality of Sin based on God's Inspired Word.

INTRODUCTION: Psychologist Karl Menninger asked this most significant question: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? This is a haunting question. It lingers with us, and must be addressed from the perspective of Holy Scripture, and with undaunting courage. * - TODAY, we want safe sex, so people in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Friends

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2013

Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord Him muttered, "This man receiveth sinners." What a grand and glorious truth - Christ receiveth sinful men!

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Luke 15:1-2 Seeing the vilest of Jewish society coming to Christ, the enemies of our Lord muttered "This man receiveth sinners." What they meant as an insult in these words was in reality the highest tribute to the Lord and the greatest message to every one of us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist