Sermons on Choosing To Sin:

Practical Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2018

Yield yourself to the Lord; He is the most wonderful Master, and the “salary” He pays lasts forever.

Practical Sanctification Romans 6:13-23 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025

That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of Our Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 3, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One day God will measure whether we fear Him or whether we fear men.

THE MEASURE OF OUR FEAR OF GOD This morning, we continue our sermon series with today’s message, ‘Measuring Our Fear of God.’ In this series, we have seen that in measuring our lives for eternity, God will measure things like our obedience, and love for Him. But one of the most pivotal points of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Isaiah 5:20, Malachi 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking God For Granted

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 27, 2025

Are we truly devoted to God whole heartedly no matter what? Or are we only Christianity to see what's in it for us? Are we taking God for granted or are we humble before him? Today, I want us to search our souls and our hearts for the answers to these questions as we dive into the Gospel.

The problem with our world today is not with a God who has never failed and is faithful from generation to generation. The problem in the world today are the hearts of evil men who take God for granted. And today, we turn to Psalms 78, and we see a chapter in Israel's history in which, time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make A Choice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2021

Christianity is about making a choice. Do I choose to do things God's way, or mine? Do I choose to follow His wishes, or the wishes of others who disagree with Him? The Bible repeatedly tells us: "Make a choice."

There is the story of the “good old boy” who came down out of the mountains one day. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, “Elias, what’s going on? Where are you going all dressed up like that?” Elias said, “I’ve been hearing about New Orleans. I hear that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 4, 2004

The believer who has the blood of Christ applied to their sins has no sin debt.

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt Hebrews 9.26; 10.10 NASB October 3, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Have you ever wished that someone would pay off all your credit card debt? Zero balances—no payments! The Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us This Day, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 1, 2026

Concluding our series, "Give Us This Day", examines Jesus's very clear teachings in Capernaum. His word is simple: Unless you do the things He told us to do, we will have no part of what He offers - which is eternal life!

John, Part 26 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 5 Focus: John 6:41-59 Concluding series in John: “Give Us This Day” Next week begins new series (walking in John): “Discipleship Will Cost You” Purpose: To examine the command (of discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) FOCUS: The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59, John 1:1, John 1:14, Isaiah 54:13, Philippians 2:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2: Putting Away The Old Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

If we want to walk in God's freedom, a first step is to stop doing the things that distance us from our God.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

A Faithful Plan For Fallen People (#2 In Preaching Through The Bible In A Year) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2023

God planned it all before the fall.

This morning, I want us to look back at Genesis 3-8. We are going to look at how sin came into the world, but even more importantly, we are going to look at how God already had a plan to deal with our sin. And we are going to see how God illustrated that plan over and over, just in this first week ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom!

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jun 20, 2006

Christ set us free from sin, not to sin

MATTHEW 5:17-18 When God gave the Law- There was no freedom- there was LAW The law told you how to: act, walk, bathe, dress, eat, speak, pray, … THERE WAS NO FREEDOM- Now comes Jesus saying He’s fulfilling the LAW He didn’t abolish it- HE FULFILLED IT- He did everything it said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take God's Warnings Seriously Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2016

God will judge sin - both obvious and hidden sins.

Have you ever found yourself in this predicament? You’re late for an appointment and halfway to your destination you run into a sign that says, “Road Closed Ahead.” The sign isn’t exactly blocking the way forward so you decide to proceed anyway. At first there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007

Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Anger Of The Most High

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 10, 2021

YAHWEH our FATHER also gets angry when we persistently do the things HE has told us not to do. HE is holy and does not tolerate sin. HE warns against sin and says there will be hell to pay.

Most of us have heard over and over again about the love of GOD. We experience it on a daily basis and we know HE is good. Today, let us talk about the anger of The LORD. It is aptly also described as the wrath of the LORD. Imagine it. For sure you never want to experience it. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:31

The Season Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017

Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leds Him to: 1. A Call for an Divine Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission with God

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 Theme: Hope Title: The Season of Hope Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leads Him to: 1. A Call for an Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene