Sermons on Confessed Sins:

The Self-Deception Of Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

Paul exhorts us to test ourselves to see if we’re in the faith – but how do we do that? John points us in the right direction with some practical “tests” so that we may discern whether we are living in the light or in the darkness.

The Self Deception of Sin - 1 John 1:10-2:2 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #4 In his second letter to the Corinthian Church, the apostle Paul pleads with the people, saying to them these words … “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test ...read more

Denomination: *other

The First Child's Sin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

How Cain committed the first sin of a child - envy

The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 Illustration:Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, "I wish you would bring down that eagle up there." The man said ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Preachers once preached against sin and God’s people felt the weight of guilt and shame for their sin. In our world today we have a hard time finding someone willing to admit to sinning. The question must be asked “Whatever has happened to sin?”

Whatever Happened to Sin? 1 JOHN 3:1-4 Introduction: President Calvin Coolidge was well-known for being a man of few words, reticent, and straight to the point. There’s a story that after attending church one day, someone apparently asked him what the preacher had preached about. “Sin,” Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentle Whisper - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2016

Last week we talked about Elijah on Mt Horeb and the wind, earthquake and fire demonstration by God and then the gentle whisper of His voice. This past week I became angry in a way that was sinful. My experience was similar to Elijah's. Hear my confession

Please open your Bibles to 1 John 2:1-2 "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, repentance, and trust. Explore what it means to confess, why it matters, and how it leads us into a deeper walk with Christ.

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Introduction: 1 John 1:9 (NLT) says, "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 103:12, Micah 7:18-19, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 John 1:7, James 5:16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

...for The Sins Of The World!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus died for our sins and His death and resurrection have set us free.

"...For The Sins Of The World!" 1 John 2:1-2 The passion of every follower of Jesus should be to absolutely turn away from every act, thought, and attitude that grieves the heart of Almighty God as if they were a den of poisonous snakes ready to strike at any moment. We should be made so ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession,confrontation And Forgiveness The Essentials For True Happiness Series

Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Aug 28, 2014

Helping others to enjoy the book of Leviticus

CONFESSION,CONFRONTATION AND FORGIVENESS The Essentials for True Happiness. By Henry Jaegers “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall then prepare as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. So the priest shall ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin, Sufering, And Sleep

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 12, 2014

Adrian Rogers once said that every problem that mankind has ever faced could be traced back to one of three things. Sin, Suffering, and death, or eternal sleep

Sin, Suffering, and Sleep. Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. I. Sin thoughts or behavior which are contrary to the glory or character of God, to commit an offence against God's laws Ps 51:5 ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Against Sin

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

1. We Sin Because We Want To 2. Sin Reveals What We Believe 3. Result of Sin 4. Reasons Not To Sin

Battle Against Sin - Guerrilla warfare is a (Sp = little war) using ambushes, sabotage, raids, and surprise to attack the bigger stronger enemy 60 poorly armed and barley trained Shop keepers, Farmers Against 100’s of British trained & well armed and have fought on 5 continents never ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 21, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Confession

What Does the Bible Say About Confession 1 JOHN 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. JAMES 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

God Won't Answer Prayer

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Confesses Jesus Is God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Jesus asked questions about His humanity. “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?”.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some [say] John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Sin

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

“The measure of our knowledge of God will be the measure of our sense of sin".

Rom 14:23 . . .Whatever is not from faith is sin,. .whatever is done without a conviction of its approval by God is sinful. AMP 1 Jo 3 :5-6 And you know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. .. The name "Keswick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational