Sermons on Choosing To Sin:

There Are No Advantages To Sin

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 27, 2021

The Scriptures are filled with illustrations of people who learned the hard way and oftentimes too late that sinful actions carry a high price and prove to be of no advantage to anyone. What, then, is your excuse?

The Bible has never been shy or unapologetic when it comes to exposing the sins, deceit, and wickedness of fallen humanity and our war against the righteousness and holiness of God. The Bible is open and blunt about the penalty for sin, but has also shown that the Lord God is not willing that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:3, Proverbs 20:9, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#3] HANDLING SIN 1 John 1:5-2:6 Introduction: The Church is the Lord’s Army, which means we should be the greatest army ever; but it doesn’t seem like it right now. There are those who have been… * Killed in action. They walked an aisle, but as soon as things got bad, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lingering In Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

To linger is to continue to stay somewhere, look at or deal with something a little longer than is diserable, especially because you don't want to leave.

Genesis 19:15-16 "And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-17, 2 Peter 2:6-8, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sting Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

Sin stings and the result is death. The venom against the poison of sin is the blood of Jesus.

"For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56-58, Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Sinful?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 29, 2023

A question that I get from time to time: How do you determine what is sinful? Jesus' answer is it is sinful if it violates either of the Two Great Commandments

What is Sinful? John 15:18-16:4a Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:18 “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. 19 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Is It A Sin To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 22, 2023

Based on John 20:24-29 - Encourages hearers to recognize how doubt enters our lives & how to respond to it.

“IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT?” John 20:24-29 FBCF – 10/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – State nicknames: - MS – The Hospitality State - AL – The Heart of Dixie - TN – The Volunteer State - LA – The Pelican State - AR – The Natural State - FL – The Sunshine State - MO – The Show Me State o At an 1899 naval ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:7-8, John 11:16, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Ingratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024

Luke 17:11-19 teaches us about the sin of ingratitude.

Introduction Garry Moore had three young men on his TV show, “To Tell the Truth.” These high school boys were standing by a subway station in New York City when a man suddenly fell onto the tracks below. Instantaneously, and without knowing the other, each boy jumped down to rescue the man. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin And Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2024

There was none to help except the Lord.

SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who were held fast with iron chains in the darkest deepest dungeon, ‘in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 11, 2024

Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus?

Church in the City – Chapter 5 Sin in the Church September 15, 2024 Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus? Should believers inside the church live different lives than those outside the church? Remember, in Corinth, there were very few sexual boundaries. This sexual freedom was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Luke 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceitfulness Of Sin. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on May 18, 2024

The old sin nature was crucified and died with Christ. Anything contrary to who we are now in Christ Scripture calls 'deceit' and must be resisted only by Jesus's indwelling grace.

Awhile ago The Lord peeled back the causes of the internal struggles we face at times to live a godly life and it really opened my eyes, I pray it opens yours as well. In James 3, a clear distinction is made between a "Wisdom from above" and that is from God, and a "wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, James 3:14-16, Hebrews 3:13, Ephesians 4:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Romans 6:6, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

The Sin Of Abandonment. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next.

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin. We'll explore the consequences, and the judgment of God. Biblical Teaching: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 12:4

The Unforgivable Sin

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 6, 2024

What did Jesus really mean when He said that to blaspheme the Holy Spirit was unforgivable?

JESUS HAS BEEN BUSY! HE IS ACTIVELY PURSUING HIS MISSION. AFTER HIS BAPTISM AND TESTING IN THE DESERT, JESUS IS CALLING HIS FIRST DISCIPLES, CURING DISEASES, HEALING PEOPLE OF SICKNESS AND EVEN DEMON POSSESSION. HE IS IN AND OUT OF THE SYNAGOGUE TEACHING AND AMAZING THE PEOPLE BECAUSE HIS WORDS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, John 3:6, Deuteronomy 13:5, 1 John 3:8, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Mathematics Of Sin

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 7, 2024

Understanding the mathematics of sin is as simple as adding 2 +2.

THE MATHEMATICS OF SIN James 1:13-15 INTRODUCTION A. Understanding the mathematics of sin is as simple as adding 2 + 2. B. Charles Stanley reminds us: “If we make rash or sinful choices, we can anticipate negative consequences (Gal. 6:7-8). In other words, you reap what you sow, more than you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinful But Called

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2025

The power of God’s word, spoken to Peter and the others by the very Word of God, Son of the Father, was enough to kick in the adrenaline and motivate the fishermen to fish longer in the worst time of day in the part of the lake with the worst prospects.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2025 The first thing that strikes me as I read today’s Gospel is that Peter and his fishing crew had been working all night and then had cleaned their nets. These professionals had just worked at least ten hours and were ready to go home. Jesus came along with hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 138:1-5, Psalm 138:7-8, Isaiah 6:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Insanity Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 23, 2025

A sermon exploring Nebuchadnezzar's fall from kingship into insanity because of his pride and arrogance.

The Insanity of Sin Book of Daniel Series Text: Daniel 4 CSB ________________________________________ Introduction: As some of you know, I grew up with a very broken home life. My parents split up when I was 5, and they both had various romantic attachments throughout my youth. From 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God