Sermons on Ceased From Sin:

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

From Rebellion To Redemption PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Manasseh, emphasizing God's mercy and the importance of humility and repentance in the face of sin.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together, united by our shared faith, our shared love for our Savior, and our shared desire to understand His word more deeply. We are all seekers here, seekers of truth, seekers of wisdom, seekers of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 2 Kings 21:11-16

Topics: God's Forgiveness

Jesus, The Sin-Bearer, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent series. This sermon is also titled "From the Cradle to the Cross"

Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on 12/12/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene. Title: Advent 3: Jesus, the Sin-Bearer, with us or (From the Cradle to the Cross) Text: John 1:29 Introduction 1. One day a little boy was excited to show his father what he could do… So, he kept ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Hearing From God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 8, 2013

When God speaks, we recognize His voice if we know Him.

Hearing from God April 7, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Focus Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Introduction: Relate personal story of receiving mail from home while overseas. I. To Hear from God We Must Know God a. It is true that God speaks to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

David made a seemingly insignificant decision that was really a critical error, and it impacted the whole nation of Israel.

From Failure to Forgiveness 1Chr 21 There are certain decisions that we make in life that become hinge points on which the rest of our lives turn. Key decisions we’ve made that not only change the course of our lives but may also have great effect on the lives of others as well. And this is what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Captive To Sin (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Lot was released from his chains and chose to go back to his inprisonment to sin. Christians, who have been freed from sin, often choose to go back.

July 29, 2001 Genesis 14 ¡§Captive to sin¡¨ pt. 2 INTRODUCTION The Arizona highway patrol were mystified when they came upon a pile of smoldering wreckage embedded in the side of a cliff rising above the road at the apex of a curve. The metal debris resembled the site of an airplane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Awfulness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2019

Paul lists the nature of the Awfulness of Sin in the categories of four specific defilements. He identifies 1) Sexual (Galatians 5:19), and 2) Spiritual (Galatians 5:20a) defilement.

People mark off times and celebrations in different ways. In Belgium (since 1394, in Binche), Brazil (a four-day celebration in Rio de Janeiro), Italy (in Venice, six months of celebrating in the 18th now 12 days), Trinidad and Tobago (featuring a daylong competition among calypso bands), and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20

Denomination: Other

The Darkness Of Sin

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

A message that deals with the pull and the destruction of sin in a life.

THE DARKNESS OF SIN TEXT: Exodus 1:8-11 Exodus 1:8-11 KJV Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. [9] And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: [10] Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010

In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's Achan You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 16, 2014

We often hear, "How I live my life and the things I do is nobody's business but mine as long as I don't hurt anyone else." Nothing could be further from the truth." How you live matters more than you think.

What's Achan You? Joshua 7:2-9 There is an old saying, first penned by John Donne, "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of a continent, a part of the main." What Donne was saying is that we are all in some way connected to each other and what happens to one person affects us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2019

Like Abraham, Jacob and David, and like all of our individual ancestors, we fall short of the mark too often–committing venial sins of omission and commission, and perhaps even total turn-aways from God’s plan.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2019 Our Confession of Sin I have to admit that this is one of my favorite weekday Masses in the whole Lectionary, because we hear the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. These old Hebrew names don’t necessarily roll off the tongue, but the list is important, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:2-10, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Who Will Rescue Me From This Body Of Death?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jun 15, 2008

What’s wrong with us? Why do we keep sinning, even if we hate sin? Let’s take a spiritual "x-ray" and let the Apostle Paul diagnose what’s wrong with us. Then the great physician will heal us!

Who Will Rescue Me from this Body of Death? By Stephen H. Becker, M.Div., Ph.D(c) Romans 8:14-25 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran—Yuba City July 6, 2008 Have you ever thought to yourself – "something is wrong with me...what should I do?" Maybe you’ve fallen on a wet slippery floor, like I did in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reign Of Sin And Death

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

“The Fall of Man” is a term of theology that is not found in The Scriptures; however, the essential fact is a matter of scripture record and of clear reference. From Genesis to Revelation we see the actions of “The Fall of Man” it cannot be ignored!

Fall of Man “The Fall of Man” is a term of theology that is not found in The Scriptures; however, the essential fact is a matter of scripture record and of clear reference. From Genesis to Revelation we see the actions of “The Fall of Man” it cannot be ignored! Our very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Games With Sin

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

Sin is more than an outward act, sin is a STATE OF MIND. Sin is much like a dandelion you can fight it your whole life and it tends to spring up again and again. Sin starts as a seed of thought and roots from there.

PLAYING GAMES WITH SIN... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The River To The Wilderness

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Holiness