Sermons on Confessed Sin:

Proverbs 6 - Like A Deer From The Hunter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 8, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter six.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Six We now turn to chapter six of Proverbs. LIKE A DEER FROM THE HUNTER 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Cleanses Us Series

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on Oct 21, 2013

God loves us and shows it to us in many ways throughout the Old Testament, Gospels and Epistles. This sermon deals with how Jesus shows His love for us by cleansing us.

So the story we read today in Mark, also recorded in Matthew 8 and in Luke 5, is a wonderful example of Jesus’ love for the unlovable. All throughout Scripture we see that God has a tender sensitivity for the outcast, the hurting, the sorrowful and the desperate. I said last week how He is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Attending My Own Funeral Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

If I really want to live for Jesus I must first attend my own funeral

When Mary and I were dating, I often used to leave here house quite late on Friday night or early on Saturday morning. On one of those occasions I was driving down Orange Grove Road in my bright yellow Ford Pinto when I was pulled over by a Pima County Sherriff’s officer. When he asked me if I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"He Called Them To Get Off The Fence” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2017

Christ called people to decision. You cannot remain neutral about Him.

Of all people admired in the world today, Jesus of Nazareth ranks at the top of the list. Even many who aren't believers regard Him as one of the wisest teachers and most loving leaders the world has known. So why did His contemporaries kill him? What was it about what He said or did that was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Paul addresses the Christian's battle with indwelling sin.

Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s stronger, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

"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

What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service

A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and let ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Never, Never, Never Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

Synopsis: Because we are in the Heart of God, there are certain things He does not do. Jesus never: 1. Asked for the Details of Our Sins 2. Rewards the Self-Serving 3. Turned Down an Invitation

1. “Never” has powerful implications a. Intentions of finality – “I’ll never do that again.” “Never in a million years.” b. Intentions of determination – [Winston Churchill once spoke at a commencement address several years after WWII. He walked to the podium and said, “Never, never, never give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Our sins hurt others

I Didn't Know the Gun was loaded (1 Sam 21:1- ;22: -22 ) Intro : Let's start out with a story; there's a young man standing with his eyes glazing over with shock. His eyes slowly shift in utter disbelief from the still smoking gun in his hand to his best friend laying in the floor with an ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Vigilant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 8, 2015

Be vigilant, because we are all vulnerable. Don't compromise, because we will lose out.

[Read Josh 7:1-6, 10-15, 19-21] This is one chapter most people would like to omit from their books. No one likes to talk about failure or defeat, about their greed and sin. • Up to this point, Israel had been experiencing victories, one after another, from chapter one to six. • The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cheap Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015

Salvation is free for us, but came at a great price for Jesus.

Cheap Grace March 22, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation is free for us, but came at a great price for Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-19 Introduction: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense GRACE. Have you ever been disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Punk In Me

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 22, 2016

Under the right circumstances even the best of us will will say no to God and let our "punk within us" take over. Only Jesus can deal with the "punk" in me. God makes a way to deal with our sinful nature through a child at Christmas.

Title: The Punk In Me Date: 11/27/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 1.18-21, John 1.9-14, Colossians 1.19,27 CT: Only Jesus can deal with the punk in me. [Screen 1] FAS: I had the privilege to sit and listen to Max Lucado back in October down in Pigeon Forge. He opened with a story that many of us can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Solomon: The Danger Of A Divided Heart

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 31, 2016

sin, danger, compromise, wisdom, Solomon

SOLOMON: A DIVIDED HEART INTRO TO SPEAKER: Share the story of taking our son to Bible College in Surrey, BC to attend their music program. The tearful goodbye, the hope we’ve taught and trained him well. Prayer. INTRO TO TOPIC: We recently started the middle part of The Story: Of Kings and ...read more

Denomination: *other

Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation

1 Kings 19:1-18 Prophet Of Courage And Confrontation Elijah has expected a great revival to come to the land. Therefore, he ran away from his position, his problem, and his people. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

“deceitful Heart”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

“DECEITFUL HEART”

Jeremiah 17:5-14 “DECEITFUL HEART” 1. The Question Of The Heart “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-14

Denomination: Holiness