Sermons on Ceased From Sin:

If We Say..... Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2012

Can you spell SIN? M-I-S-T-A-K-E? It is pretty easy because it has a huge I right in the middle. That is the essence of sin. The holy trinity of sin is me, myself and I. Sin is our major problem, sin is why Christ had to com

Tonight we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals to us a special word that has become almost a secret in modern churches. A certain lady died stood at the Gates of Heaven. The gate keeper appeared and said, “Hello. We’ve been waiting for you.” And she said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

Through calamities and suffering we can learn about God’s judgement, about our own sin, and about God’s renewing power.

Lessons from Lamentations Lamentations 3:1-3; 19-24; 40-42 For the past couple of weeks, we have been inundated with reports of the floods in the Midwest. The reports about Iowa are of special interest to Sue & me, since we come from there, so we perked up our ears when we heard names of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Freedom From Failure

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013

Everyone of you have fought the battle of failure. There are many different kinds of failure. Not all failure is sin. Nobody wants to be a failure. And nobody has to be a failure.

Luke 5:1-5 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And they saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Grace Not A License To Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHAPTER 6 - GOD'S GRACE: NOT A LICENSE TO SIN BUT FREEDOM TO LIVE A NEW LIFE THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AND MOTIVATION FOR HOLY LIVING -- FREEDOM FROM THE DOMINION OF SIN (6:1-11) IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER SIN? OUR UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE DOMINION OF SIN T

CHAPTER 6 - GOD'S GRACE: NOT A LICENSE TO SIN BUT FREEDOM TO LIVE A NEW LIFE THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AND MOTIVATION FOR HOLY LIVING -- FREEDOM FROM THE DOMINION OF SIN (6:1-11) IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER SIN? OUR UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE DOMINION OF SIN TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Won't Answer Prayer

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

But If From There PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God wants to be found and is always close to us, and we must continually seek a deeper relationship with Him through wholehearted pursuit.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it's truly wonderful to see all of your smiling faces today as we gather to worship and seek the Lord together. Have you ever felt like God is distant or hard to find? Well, I have some incredible news for you today: God wants to be found and He is closer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29

Topics: God's Presence

God Is From Everlasting To Everlasting Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2013

Because God is God and is from everlasting to everlasting, meaning He has no end, here is what takes place on earth. 1- God determines our days on earth 2- God sees all our secret sins 3- God demonstrates compassion on His servants

INTRO.- Nothing lasts forever. When and where have you heard that statement? There are novels, films and songs by that name. And many people subscribe to that idea in life. It’s like the old saying, “You only go ‘round once in life so grab all the gusto you can.” Someone said it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-10, Psalm 90:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning A Lot From Lot

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2013

Lot's life demonstrates where we go when we look at what we like instead of looking up for the Lord's guidance. Loving God is learned through life's challenges more than life's pleasures.

Lot’s name is mentioned only 4 times in the New Testament. Three times in Luke 17 and once in 2 Peter 2:7. In both places the scriptures are talking about God’s judgment. Here are the places and contexts: Luke 17: 26 And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Is In The Son And From The Son Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 15, 2017

He who the son sets free is free indeed. Go to Him dont remain a slave to sin

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FREEDOM IS IN THE SON AND FROM THE SON John 8:34-36King James Version (KJV) 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Mission From The Ascension Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2023

Jesus proclaimed before His ascension that we are to preach "repentance for the forgiveness of sins" in His name. May we take this as our mission to tell others.

TRAVELING WITH JESUS WAS ALWAYS AN ENCOUNTER THAT WAS ALWAYS LIFE-CHANGING AND SPIRIT-DIRECTING MOMENTS WHERE EYES, MINDS, AND HEARTS WERE OPENED TO THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S REDEEMING LOVE THROUGH JESUS. THIS PARTICULAR DAY WOULD BE NO DIFFERENT. IT HAD BEEN 40-DAYS SINCE JESUS HAD RISEN FROM THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:9, Mark 1:15, Psalm 51:1-7, Psalm 85:2, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Avoid The Effects Of Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the only one able to provide spiritual liberty; you must turn from your evil ways and submit to Him!

How to Avoid the Effects of Sin 2 Kings 17:7-23 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to 2 Kings 17. Have you ever noticed the effects of sin in your life; broken or damaged relationships, contention in your home, and/or health issues. In this passage this morning God provides us through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012

Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.

This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Foursquare

From The Depths To Deliverance

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Mar 14, 2002

The depths of sin and despair cause us to recognize our need for deliverance which can come only through Christ. It is from the depths that we cry to God.

From the Depths to Deliverance Psalm 130 Many of the 150 psalms recorded in the Old Testament were written by David, King of Israel, and they vary between praise and petition. In some, David gives praise unto God for the wonder of His Person, and the power of His might as One who provides for and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From The Ashes - Confession Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of confession as a means of acknowledging and turning away from sin, thereby experiencing God's forgiveness and grace, and rising anew from past mistakes.

Admitting failure is difficult. Confessing and coming clean when we are at fault is not an easy task. I’m sure many of you here today have a similar story like the one I just shared. Honestly, we probably all have numerous stories that sound eerily similar. Thankfully, the stories end differently ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Confession, Forgiveness, Grace And Mercy

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational