Sermons on Chasing Away Sin:

Concerning The Unmarried Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2019

In this passage, Paul addresses an issue in detail that he had touched on earlier in 1 Corinthians 7.8-9. The issue was, “Does a Christian have to get married, and how about the unmarried women in the church who are not getting any younger” (see I Co 7.36).

December 19, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson 6.4: Concerning the Unmarried Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.25-35 1 Cor 7.25-35 (KJV) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Awol --- Absent Without Leave, Suppose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2022

David ask: HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! Awol means absent without leave. How soon can we leave the battle and not be where God has called us.

ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE… AWOL… SUPPOSE BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Two part HAVE WE EVER HEARD: A LINE DRAWN IN THE SAND? ARE YOU FOR US OR AGAINST US? Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, 2 Samuel 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With God In An Age Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

In the last days people will fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be deceived.

1 Timothy 4:1-3-Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:10, John 6:66, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah's Pity Party

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jonah as both an unwilling and angry prophet, filled with self-pity.

Over the edge. That is where so many employers seem to be pushing their workers these days. Perhaps you have felt it yourself. You work hard, sometimes too hard in what seems like 24/7 and even then the work just never stops. Your job drains you, mentally, physically and even spiritually. You put ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025

We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Reconciliation And To Reconcile (The Trampled Triumphant)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2003

There is no one who ... can stand before God justified and clean because without the blood of Jesus that washes away our sin our righteousness is nothing more than filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). (A sermon for Ash Wednesday).

CALLED TO RECONCILIATION AND TO RECONCILE Text: Second Corinthians 5:20 - 6:10 William Cowper, the poet, found peace with God through the words, "Jesus Christ, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins" ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 28, 2008

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect--God knows us better than that. God does encourage us, though, to acknowledge our sin, seek to turn away from our rebelliousness, and received God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-19 “A Merciful God” INTRODUCTION For decades, the church has focused on sin. Preachers appear to have taken delight in telling the members of their congregation how bad and sinful they were. The theme seemed to be, “If it felt good, then it had to be bad.” Congregational members ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Brush It Off And Move On - Dealing With Rejection

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 27, 2018

This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will have to face rejection. What is the best way for us to handle rejection?

Scripture: Mark 6:1 - 13 (Call to worship - Psalm 48) Theme: Rejection - How do Deal With It Title: Brush It Off and Move On - Dealing with Rejection This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will face ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 2:11-14, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 12, 2022

Mark 2:1-12

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12 Good Morning, Matthew 1:20 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 And she will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008

Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Peace And Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

The race or the chase that we are to run as believers is the pursuit of peace with all men and the pursuit of Christlikeness.

The Pursuit of Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14 In the opening verses of Hebrews 12 we are told that as Christians we are to run the “race”. But what is that race that is set before us? Verse fourteen provides the answer – it is “the Pursuit of Peace and Holiness”. We are given a command to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pull Up & Pull Out Of Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to let go of burdens and sins, trusting Jesus to strengthen and guide them as they faithfully persevere in their spiritual journey.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. The week felt heavy. The heart feels hurried. The soul feels sticky with cares that cling like wet clothes in a storm. You’ve tried to push through, to power up, to pretend it’s fine. Yet there’s this whisper within: “There has to be a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Sin, Weight, Perseverance

Causes And Effects Of Sin And Its Remedy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Causes and effects of sin and the means of communicating Christ across cultural barriers

Severe consequences of sin include: 1). Spiritual death - Because of sin, all unsaved men will someday be forever separated from God in the lake of fire. This is referred to the second death in Matt. 7:23, 25:41, Rev.2:11;20:6,14;21:8 2). Physical death - The Lord created the first man with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession, Cleansing And Forgivenss Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 30, 2012

This is a series gleaned from R.C. Sprouls book by the same title. This section deals with forgiveness. Does the Blood of Jesus wash away all our sins?

Confession, Forgiveness and cleansing Ps 103 and 1 John 1:9ff The reason we have such a struggle believing that God loves us is we are all Pelagians at heart. Pelagius (ca. AD 354 – ca. AD 420/440) was an ascetic who opposed the idea of predestination and asserted a strong version of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ