Sermons on Causing Sin:

Drop The Weight Of Sin Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

Today we begin a series which will last several weeks, called “Drop The Weight”. Throughout this series you will be asked to release the sins you have been carrying, in some cases, maybe these are things that have been a part of your life for a long time

Drop The Weight I have a backpack on…and it is really heavy! It’s heavy because it’s filled with rocks, stones! “Why on earth would you fill backpack w/rocks?” Good ? The rocks in my backpack symbolize the various sins in our life. (have someone take out rock: “sin”) This stone today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Effects Of Sin And Forgiveness

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 11, 2003

David’s sin and cover up of his sin devastated him, but God’s forgiveness brought amazing healing.

THE EFFECTS OF SIN AND FORGIVENESS (Inspired by a sermon by Jeff Walling of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC) A. Psalm 32:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: Some years ago, two TEENAGERS with a long history of CRIME and DELINQUENCY robbed a YMCA on the lowest East Side of New York ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In Spite Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 21, 2011

This is the 35 sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God is gracious and merciful to those who are not in the least bit deserving.

Grace in spite of sin (Genesis part 35) Text: Genesis 19:30-38 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A couple of weeks ago we looked at Genesis 18 and we saw that God had revealed to Abraham His plan to bring judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah. And we saw Abraham intercede for whoever was righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Sin God Will Not Forgive?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What does Jesus means when He says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin?

Max Lucado says that one of the most difficult truths he has had to come to grips with is that God's grace is big enough to extend to someone like Jeffery Dahmer. If you recall, Dahmer was the young murderer in Milwaukee a few years ago who cut up the bodies of his victims. While in prison, Dahmer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon shows us another key that will help us glorify God and grow spiritually. That key is confessing our sins.

Scripture All Christians are in the process of spiritual growth regardless of how long we have been saved. Some Christians grow slowly; other Christians grow quickly. The desire of every Christian is to become more and more like his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The master key to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Light Of Sin Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006

Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Go Of Sin Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 2, 2014

A look at why we sin and what the solution is?

(Begin with clip from Frozen when Hans tells Ana he never loved her.) Wow, that wasn’t where I thought that would go. Didn’t see that coming, through the movie Hans has been the dashing hero, wooing Princess Ana and exhibiting heartfelt concern for the Kingdom and people of Arendelle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer For A Sinful Nation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2024

If you want God to answer YOUR prayers, remind God that HIS interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people. His purpose, and His promise.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, John 1:12, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Three Dangers Of Sin

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 25, 2002

An expository sermon on the 3 dangers of sin found in Judges 7.

This morning I am going to be preaching from one of the most troubling passages of scripture in all of God’s Word. It happens to be one of my least favorite passages. I want to invite you to take God’s Word and turn with me to the book of Joshua chapter 7. This really is one of my least favorite ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Deadly Sins

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008

With the announcement of the Vatican that they were adding to the Seven Deadly Sins I thought it would be a good time to look at sin.

Has anyone been following the series in the Chronicle on the “Seven Deadly Sins?” It started last Saturday along with a report that the Catholic Church had modified the original list and added 7 more. Not sure that I necessarily agree with their selection of new “Sins” or even in their decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Sin - The Great Divide"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 13, 2011

Sin - and how it divides us from God and each other. And the remedy.

“The Great Divide” September 18, 2011 I John 3:1-10 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Seek The Lord

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 26, 2020

Seeking the Lord is the conscious fixing of our mind’s attention and our heart’s affection on God. He is our best friend when we are at our best, and he is our only friend when we are at our worst. Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence on a regular basis.

SEEK THE LORD! “I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause” (Job 5:8) It is the honor and privilege of every Christian to know God and to walk with Him on a daily basis. He is the one true and glorious God who has created ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:8, 1 Chronicles 22:19, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 20, 2022

In Mark 3, Jesus answers the question of what is the unforgivable sin?

The Unforgivable Sin? Mark 3:20-30 Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-20-2022 Again? At a church I used to serve at there was a man who I will call Luke. Every three months or so, he would come into the church in tears and tell the secretary that he needed to talked to me asap. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Protect Yourself From Sin's Charge And Sin's Control

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2005

Protect Yourself from Sin’s Charge and Sin’s Control 1) Inside Christ 2) With Christ inside

Some time ago when we were cleaning out our laundry room we found a number of iron rods like this. I don’t know where they came from or what they were used for but how do you think we could use them now? We could use them to bar our windows if we had a problem with robbers, or if I wanted to swim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran