Sermons on Choosing To Sin:

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

I can’t be a child of God If I’m comfortable with my sin

ENGAGE On January 7, 2016, Pope Francis released this video. [Show “Pope Francis' prayer intentions for January 2016” video] My purpose in showing this video is not to bash the Pope or Roman Catholics, but to call your attention to a statement that he made in the middle of that video that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

What's The Gospel All About? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's view of the Gospel message.

Have you forgotten something this week? Would you agree with this statement, “Human beings are quite forgetful?” Consider these words from William Doane’s classic hymn: “Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon.” One early childhood educator puts it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017

Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

“THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Rise Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 28, 2024

The enemy may have overwhelmed you with trouble, he may have even tripped you up and you may have stumbled, but being down is not where God has destined you to be. You shall rise!

Micah 7:8 (NKJV) “I Will Rise” September 29, 2024 Judah had gone through the disastrous reign of Ahaz, who was a vassal to the Assyrians, who desecrated the Temple of God in Jerusalem, who had engaged in child sacrifice to appease his Assyrian masters. Micah was prophesying in the reign of Ahaz’s ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Responsible For Human Evil? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 21, 2012

If God ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, does that mean that He is also the author of evil and sin? We have a look at human evil and the role it plays in Gods eternal plan for us.

Psalm 135 Is God responsible for human evil Over the last few weeks we have been looking at providence and what that means to us today. We saw in the first lesson that providence means that God sees everything, past, present and future, and He sees what causal effect every single action or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Our Wealth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2016

God's Will for Our Wealth 1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

God's Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010) *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, "I sure don't feel rich." But think about it. In 2009, "Parade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Woman (Mom)

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 12, 2008

How fitting it is to Honor Mothers Motherhood was crowned with God’s approval in Eden (Genesis 1:28) Jesus chose to be born of a woman (Luke 1:30-35/Galatians 4:4-5) Advice is offered for a King in choosing a wife Choose a woman of virtue Choose

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness--Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2011

This sermon deals with the choice between holding a grudge and choosing to forgive.

Forgiveness—Why Should I Forgive Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 12:9-21 GNLCC 7/3/2011 Today we start a new series on the Apps For Life. Apps is short for Applications, which are programs that you can run on your smart phone to help you in life. There are are Apps to help you count ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016

This may be the hardest of all the one another commands. However, forgiveness is not only possible it is necessary for us to be the church Christ has called us to be. This sermon examines the practical steps we can take to make forgiveness a reality.

Forgive One Another Colossians 3:13 We read in Luke 23, “When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals- one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Satan And His Dawning Series

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

The beginning or the fall of Satan as Scriptures reveal.

Satan And His Dawning Sermon by: Mark D. Hodges Isaiah 14:13-14 Introduction: Many famous military strategists have pointed out that if you want to win a victory it is essential to know your enemy. Being able to predict what your enemy will do is very important. That principal is no less true in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Isaiah 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 7 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 7 Last week we talked about how the Lord provided a partner for the man. A woman who would complete him and together they would reflect the image of God. They were perfect, their home was perfect, and their relationship was also perfect. Sinless in every way. We’re not really sure how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Being Judgmental Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's warning against being judgmental.

Has any of you ever been guilty of one of the most deadly sins? The sin I am talking about is the one Jesus attacked more often and directly than any other sin. Still clueless? This sin is the most widely justified and practiced sin in the world. I would even venture to say that this is the sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ