Sermons on Deceptive Sin:

Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Sinful people were drawn to Jesus

LUKE 7:34; LUKE 15:1-2 “FRIEND OF SINNERS” A) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. * This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating [being friends] with such sinful people, even eating with them. B) Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Forgiveness And Healing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2020

Jesus' authority to forgive sins.

FAITH, FORGIVENESS AND HEALING. Matthew 9:1-8. The place referred to as “His own city” (Matthew 9:1) appears to be Capernaum (cf. Mark 2:1). This is all the more tragic because of the ‘woe’ which Jesus would later pronounce against that city (Matthew 11:23-24). It would be a tragedy to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 15, 2017

How to know that your sins are forgiven.

"Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!" 1 John 1:1-10 Scripture Reading 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Friends Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2021

Without Jesus we are paralyzed with sin

Introduction What would you do to help a friend in need? There are moments in my life when I was helped by my friends and I had an opportunity to be a help to a friend in need and there are moments in my life when a friend has been there for me. There’s always helping with things like moving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Brethren

At The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus took on the sins of man, and it was at the cross.

As we look at our text this morning, we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, is no longer the adolescent who gave birth in a manger that was filled with hay. She is now 33 and 1/2 years removed from that scenario. And at this juncture in time the average age of those who lived in that day was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25

Denomination: Baptist

It Was A Fatal Attraction

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 22, 2022

This is how the devil drags us into sin.

In this life I have discovered that everything that seems good to you, isn’t necessarily good for you. There are some things in this life that you may find yourself drawn to that which are not meant for your good. Even though they may seem enjoyable to you at the time, but in the end it could cause ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Badmouthing God's Man!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2025

Presumptuous sin leads to unimaginable judgement.

“To Shemaiah of Nehelam you shall say: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: You have sent letters in your name to all the people who are in Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying, “The LORD has made you priest instead of Jehoiada the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Zophar's Opinion (Job 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Is our sin the only cause of suffering?

Did Zophar continue the same judgmental defamation, that Job’s suffering was caused by his personal sins? Do we slander others or judge righteously? Let’s begin in Job 11. Did Zophar criticize Job’s grief as boasting, scoffing, that he was only punished for part of his guilt? Then Zophar the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Corazones Errantes: Impiedad

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 27, 2025

Fuerza sin piedad es debilidad.

Estábamos en un campamento juvenil y era el partido final de una actividad deportiva femenil que era una especie de balón-mano pero el gol se anotaba tirando con la pelota un muñeco de madera que estaba en la portería. Los dos mejores equipos estaban disputándose la ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Restoration (Job 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2026

Is suffering always because of our sin?

Would our faith endure despite persecution or other suffering? Did God reject Job’s friends’ simplistic judgmental attitude that all suffering is caused by personal sin? Is present suffering sometimes completely independent of our sins? Let’s conclude in Job 42. Did Job finally admit his total ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strife, Seditions, Heresies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024

Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Mercies

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 29, 2024

The Lord has removed our sin

The LORD’s Mercies Psalm 103:1-13 Good morning, As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about going through the Depression and trying to find work. I remember him telling stories of how, in the pre-union times, if you were sick, you didn’t get paid. If you got hurt, too bad; go home, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Life And Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024

The way of sin vs the way of life.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Isaiah 5:20, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

Speaking the truth in love with one another is the habit Christians do. It is Jesus Christ in us. It is the Holy Spirit in us.

Volkswagen is a popular brand of cars here in the United States and all over the world. About five years ago, Volkswagen was caught in a massive cheating scandal. Essentially they installed a “defeat device” – or software – in their cars with diesel engines that could detect when they were being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Warnings Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 9, 2020

Message demonstrates the proliferation of warnings in Scripture and addresses the value of such warnings. It is tempting to avoid giving warnings. However, people can benefit from them when given in the right spirit.

We are in a study of Philippians and our text today is found in chapter 3, verses 1-7. Follow with me as we read from the New International Version. “Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 24:4, Acts 11:27-29, 2 Thessalonians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic