Sermons on Confronting Sin:

When Jesus Appears

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Receiving The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009

Jesus was empowered to love, serve, and confront Toxic people by the power of the Spirit, and the love of the Father.

Jesus & Toxic People 3 Father’s Day 2009 Receiving the Father’s Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Recap last two sermons Jesus is able to love and serve Judas, and able to confront toxic people because he knew the Father’s Love, and he had the power of the Spirit. John 13:1&3 Jesus knew that the hour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: *other

Creating New Strongholds - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 5, 2019

We examine the strongholds operating in Peter and John when they were confronted by the religious leaders

The last time we were together, we began looking at ways of thinking that the Apostle Paul describes as “strong holds.” Found only in 2 Corinthians 10:4, “strongholds” are wrong thoughts and beliefs about God that have been emotionally hardwired into our minds that hinder, what 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Acts 4:1-2, Acts 4:10-26, Acts 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Powers - 1 Peter 3:18-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 24, 2025

What happened when Jesus confronted the most powerful evil spirits after his resurrection?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Morbid Anatomy: The Root Of Sin - Mark 7:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Why did God make some food unclean, and now we can eat them? This message goes into the important and often misunderstood concept of uncleanness

Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’” 17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Divine Healing Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016

Describes the Nazarene stance on Healing and confronts the difference between Divine Healing and the spiritual Gift of Healing.

A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. He had her sit down and relax in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Fruit Worthy Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 9, 2009

Bear fruit worthy of the gift of grace in repentance.

Fruit Worthy of Repentance, Luke 3:7-18 Introduction In his book Living Faith Jimmy Carter writes: A group of Christian laymen involved in missionary work approached a small village near an Amish settlement. Seeking a possible convert, they confronted an Amish farmer and asked him, “Brother, are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2010

ASH WEDNESDAY MESSAGE: We resist the "allness" of sin. David shows us that we must acknowledge it as our own, and that it has to do with our relationship to God, not just breaking rules. We have an even greater resource for our broken hearts than he had

His words were uttered in a commanding tone. It was clear that he was displeased. And to his displeasure he added a twist, as he said to his young son, “I said shovel all the snow off all the walks. What part of ‘all’ do you not understand?” And if, as a twelve-year-old who had soon grown tired ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

No Hiding Place

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2010

Achan discovered the reality that sin has no hiding place and carries with it dire consequences not only for the offender but that are widespread. One man’s sin can destroy a family, a church, and even a nation.

No Hiding Place – Joshua 7:1-12 Introduction: The actions of a few can have positive or negative consequences for hundreds. This is powerfully illustrated in the life of a man named Achan. His attitude may have been the same as many today: what I do is nobody’s business but mine. Achan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Lying Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009

Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me The Hammer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 28, 2011

A sermon on grace and sin based off of Romans 6:15-7:6. (Material adapted by a sermon from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

Introduction: A. One of the best things about the grace of God is that, once we are under grace, it doesn't matter how much we sin! Since all our sins are forgiven by the blood of Jesus Christ, we can go ahead and commit as many as we want, and we will still be saved! If there's something we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin - What God Says Versus What Satan Says

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The first lie Satan was able to get man to believe was that, each of us have the right to decide for ourselves what is right and wrong. We don’t need to worry about the Lord and His Word and deny ourselves what we would like to do, or have, or be, for fea

TEXT: GENESIS 2:15-17; 3:1-1 TITLE: SIN – WHAT GOD SAYS VERSUS WHAT SATAN SAYS After the Lord commanded Adam and Eve Not to Eat of the Tree Of The Knowledge of Good and Evil, and warned of the dire consequences if they choose to disobey His Word, [Genesis 2:15, 16] Satan struts into the Garden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad To The Bone

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2010

A sermon on Proverbs 6:16-19.

Evening Service for 10/17/2010 Proverbs 6:16-19 HoHum: A. Are people good or evil? 83% in a study said that people are basically good. B. If we leave a child to himself, what will happen? Will he become good or bad? C. I think that there are good elements in everyone because we all created ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Calling Me A Dog?

Contributed by Joe De Leon on Dec 30, 2013

Many people today are in a place in their lives or doing something that they thought they would never do. This goes to show the aggressive nature behind sin. Shirley the words of Jesus are true when he said thief, comes but to kill steal and destroy.

What? Am I A Dog? 2 Kings 8:1-13 Shortly after this Hazael found himself alone with King Benadad. He took a towel, dipped it into water, and proceeded to smother the king. Hazael became the king and God’s Word was fulfilled. But I would like for us to consider the response of Hazael ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Diagnoses And Cure Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

Sin is our condition, the Cross is the cure.

Introduction The best carpenter in the county was asked, "Which is your best tool?" Instead of pointing to a costly power saw or drill, he picked up a simple square and said, "This is the best tool; it makes all the others work." Let us not overlook our best tool; the simple gospel (Rom. 1:16). In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian Church