Sermons on Continue Not In Sin:

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 22, 2007

Third in a series from Ephesians. Jesus Christ has paid the price to redeem us from slavery to sin.

For some reason, somebody decided to share this observation from George Burns with me this week: The secret to a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. I’m not sure that just because he played God in a couple of movies that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Made For A Mission Don't Panic Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008

This is the second message in the series Made For A Mission. This message shows what happens when we panic in the face of sin rather than confessing our sin. Audio and or video can be seen at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Pastor Rick.

Made For A Mission-Don’t Panic 2/10/08 2 Samuel 11:1-5 1 John 1:5-10 Text 2 Samuel 11:1-12:1 Have you ever been in a situation in which you had to make a decision and for some reason you just panicked. Instead of running you stood still. Instead of hitting the brakes you hit the gas pedal. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Even A Hint Of Condemnation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus condemned my sin so my sin won’t condemn me

Let’s suppose that you commit a crime that is a capital offense and you are arrested for that offense. When you go to trial, your life hangs in the balance. If you’re found guilty, as you deserve to be, it means death, but if you’re acquitted, it means life and freedom. And let’s suppose that as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall We Say Then

Contributed by Michael Adams on Dec 31, 2018

A look into Romans chapter 6, shall we sin because we are under grace. God forbid. We have been made conquerors over sin and death through Jesus Christ.

What Shall We Say Then Romans 6:1-2 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 2 Corinthians 5: 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Confession & Repentance From Sins: How Does It Work? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024

When a Christian sins they must follow the teaching of 1 John 1:9, which is speaking to believers when it says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

"Professor Drummond once described a man going into one of our after meetings and saying he wanted to become a Christian. "Well, my friend, what is the trouble?" He doesn't like to tell. He is greatly agitated. Finally he says, "The fact is, I have overdrawn my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-25, Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Man Is Out

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 27, 2010

A perspective in Luke 24: 36-48 Yes! Jesus is alive. He is out. Jesus continues to invite everyone to "Touch and see," to be reassured that his presence is real and that his intentions for forgiveness are real.

Luke 24: 36-48 The Man Is Out. A man was released from prison recently after serving his term. After many years in jail he still maintains his innocence. What a horrible thought to suffer lies and false accusations from people that one knows, and then spending many years in jail when one is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Conquering Our Own Demons

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 4, 2009

We all have demons that we struggle. Sin is something that even the Apostle Paul fought off. With Jesus’ help, we can conquor even the most difficult of our own demons.

Conquering Our Own Demons Mark 1:21-28 Introduction We all have something in common with the Gospel message we heard a moment ago. Just like the man with the unclean spirit, we have our own demons to content with. We may not have an actual devil in us, but we do have issues which plague us from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Part Of The Family

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2023

Continuing series on Romans.

Romans 4 Part of the Family - Read Romans 4:1-25 INTRODUCTION All of us have parts of the Bible that we really enjoy reading and others that are a bit more tedious for us. For instance, I just finished reading the Song of Solomon as part of my quiet time. Not one of my favorite books, with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Idols We Serve Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

Idolatry is not limited to the pagan, but is rampant in our churches today. We must recognize these idols before we can confess and have God remove them.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 Date Preached: June 4, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: The Idols We Serve! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3-4 READ PASSAGES HERE Introduction: When Paul wrote these verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rash Judgement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Sometimes we can make rash judgements that cause conflict among God’s people. How to reconcile such conflicts

Study 16 Chapter 22 Introduction Some years ago we as a family had a very enjoyable holiday in the Lake District in England and while we were there we visited a number of the beautiful little villages and towns around that area as well as one or two of the local forests. We didn’t however engage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series intended to take our church through the Old Testament in a year.

ENGAGE Let’s suppose that you get home from work and find that your Amazon order had been delivered that day. You open it up and there is the latest novel from your favorite author. You can hardly wait to get started reading it, but you eat dinner, spend some time with the family, tuck the kids ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

Excuses

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?

Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's Best Use

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it.

Title: It’s Best Use Text: Romans 1:18-25 FCF: Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it. Intro: Why, do you suppose, that an all-powerful and all-loving God would let there be sin? If he is both all powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 4, 2024

Continuing series on Nehemiah

Nehemiah 3 Please turn in your Bibles to Nehemiah 3. Nehemiah chapter 3 and verse 1. Nehemiah 3 and beginning in verse 1. This week Drew forwarded me a video whose headline said, “This is how I pronounce Bible names” and then it was a video of a baby going (make baby noises). If any of you feel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist