Sermons on Ceased From Sin:

God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 26, 2004

We need to pray that our lost family and friends will have God’s attitude toward sin. Part 3 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series (3 of 5) God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Habakkuk 1.13a October 24, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: I read a Perfect Story This week about a perfect man & a perfect woman who had a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatal Flaws Of Samson

Contributed by Wesley Hutchcraft on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon goes through the life of Samson and touches on the flaws that lead him to physical and spiritual death. These are flaws that many people deal with today.

Judges 13:1-5 One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Samson, because of his amazing strength. HE WAS THE MAN!!! One thing I never when I was young, though his feats were legendary, his flaws were disastrous. Throughout these chapters we see the life of Samson. - Samson was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Conseqences

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004

What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

"Death In The Pot"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004

This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

“Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgments Of The Lord - Part 1

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

The purpose of the sixth and seventh vision is to show that those who sin openly will not hinder God’s plan for His people.

In this chapter we have two visions, by which "the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men." God will do great and kind things for His people, which the faithful sons of Israel shall rejoice in, but "let the sinners in Zion be afraid;" for God will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

• I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003

Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22, Deuteronomy 31:17

Denomination: Baptist

Limiting God In Our Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 1, 2003

Can man limit Almighty God? Psalm 78:41 says "Yes!" Using the Bible as our only reference source, let us take a serious look at the ways man can limit God.

LIMITING GOD IN OUR LIFE “How often they provoked Him in the wilderness, And grieved Him in the desert! Yes, again and again they tempted God, And limited the Holy One of Israel.” Psalms 78:40-41 (NKJV) Can man limit Almighty God? Psalm 78:41 says "Yes!" Using the Bible as our only reference ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Trees In God's Garden

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention.

TREES IN GOD’S GARDEN Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention. Consider their significance carefully. I. THE TREE OF THE CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE: THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Clean On The Inside?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004

Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

“ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-27, Proverbs 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Separated From God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004

Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: Man Is A Sinner Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005

This is the 2nd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: MAN IS A SINNER Romans 3:9-18, 21-23 The Drama mentioned in this sermon is entitled "Man of the Year" and can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen what happens to some animals after they are all cleaned up? When I was in high school I helped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out With The Old, In With The New.

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Nov 13, 2004

A brief study of Ephesians 4:22-24, how one needs to get rid of their old sinful self, and become a new creation in Christ.

Message: Out with the Old and In with the New. This morning we are going to take a look into a small portion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This letter is somewhat different than some of Paul’s other writing. This book has three main themes, the believers position through grace, the truth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruining The Garden

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 3, 2005

The Garden of Eden was ruined by the power of sin.

Ruining the Garden Genesis 2:15-3:13 October 2, 2005 Evening Service When I was young my family would plant an annual garden. We started on Labor Day and cared for it all summer long. One of the jobs that was essential to having a good garden was weeding. I thought that pulling weeds was kind of a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God