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

God's Grace Is Not A License To Sin

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

Just because we're saved by grace, that doesn't give us a license to sin. In this lesson we'll expound upon Paul's words in Romans 6:1, "Shall we continue to sin that grace may abound?"

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” Romans 6:1 On the surface it seems strange that anyone, especially Christians, would think that it would be okay to continue to sin so that God’s grace may abound toward us. Yet, it seems that was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: *other

Fleeing Sin The Right Way

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Little Bit Of Sin"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

In God's eyes even a little bit of sin is too much. It changes everything.

A Little Bit of Sin Theme: In God's eyes, even A LITTLE BIT of sin is too much. Object: A small can of cat food with a pop-top lid, a package of brownie mix, water, an egg, nuts, a mixing bowl, etc. Scripture: For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Shameful Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2015

Too often churches of today overlook the sin and sinful lifestyle of a person because they are a leader in the community, government, or business. So the Corinthian church needed to wake up and learn something.

Tonight’s passage is a continuation of last week’s passage. The subject is church discipline. To recap, there was sexual immorality in the church at Corinth. A man was either married to or living with his step-mother. He was known in the church and known in the community. His sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

How both believers and unbelievers can sin against the Holy Spirit.

Our pool is a salt pool which uses an electronic system to generate chlorine from the salt that is present in the water. I’m not sure exactly how the system works but I do understand that salt’s chemical composition is sodium chloride – a combination of sodium and chlorine and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Man In A Sinful World

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Aug 13, 2013

Teaches us how you can overcome the pressures of the world to compromise and abandon your faith.

A RIGHTEOUS MAN IN A SINFUL WORLD 2 Cor 6:14-18 Gen 39:1-7 One of the biggest challenges that face believers these days is how to stay righteous in a very sinful world. The truth is that sin is pleasurable no matter how much you pretend that it is not. It is great temptation that we face on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin - Whose Fault Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2014

Whose fault was it that Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden? Was it all THEIR fault? Did Satan influence Eve's choice? Was God at fault for their failure?

OPEN: One of the most popular Christian Hymns of all time was written in the 1700’s by a man named John Newton. Does anybody know the name of that hymn? (Amazing Grace) It’s such a popular hymn that it has been sung by numerous singers down through the years including such artists as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Getting Serious About Sin

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

As sin has become more acceptable in our society, it has become more acceptable in our churches. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about sin and then how we as followers of Christ should see sin as well. Sin is a virus!

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN INTRODUCTION: THINGS HAVE RADICALLY CHANGED IN THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN AROUND. I AM SURE REGARDLESS OF AGE, MOST EVERYONE CAN SAY THAT. WE IS MOST SIGNIFICANT TO ME IS THE WAY IN WHICH ACTIONS THAT USED TO BE CLEARLY DEFINED AS SINFUL, HAVE SLOWLY MORPHED INTO ACCEPTABLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:11-17, Romans 5:12, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin - Alive In Christ

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Jun 4, 2023

• Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. • Sin enslaved us and it entangles and bondage us. • John 8:34 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS • Romans 6:10 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. • 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. • 1 John 2:2 2 He is the atoning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

The War Against Sin. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 2, 2023

Sin begins in the heart, and from thence proceeds out of the mouth, thus defiling the man.

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth which defiles a man; but that which comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Will Die In Your Sins

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 1, 2023

Do you have enough religion to save yourself? Is this because of your knowledge of scripture, or, is this because of your genealogy--your parents were religious; you were born into the church so therefore you are saved?

INTRO—READ JOHN 8:12-30 Do you have enough religion to save yourself? Is this because of your knowledge of scripture, or, is this because of your genealogy--your parents were religious; you were born into the church so therefore you are saved? Jews of Jesus day believed this way. They had the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, John 7:25-31, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Matthew 10:37-39, John 3:16-18, Matthew 28:19-20, James 4:14, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Crouches At Our Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

Sin desires to destroy. We must rule over sin.

SIN CROUCHES AT OUR DOOR (Outline) July 16, 2023 – Pentecost 7 – GENESIS 4:3-12 INTRO.: In the middle of our text today our theme jumps out at us. “…sin is crouching at the door…” The Lord God warns believers about the danger of sin. We always need to hear the Lord’s warning that sin is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran