Sermons on Deceptive Sin:

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 13, 2025

Cain’s defiant question “Am I my brother’s keeper?” denied responsibility for Abel’s life. The gospel calls us instead to love and protect others, with Jesus as the true Keeper.

Introduction – The Question Everyone Knows Almost everyone has heard the line “Am I my brother’s keeper?” It shows up in political speeches, social campaigns, even sitcom punch lines. It sounds noble—like a call to look after one another. But here’s the surprise: those words were never a command ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:11-12, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:25-37, Galatians 6:2, John 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dying To Know

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Death began with sin, ruled through fear, was broken by Christ’s resurrection, and will vanish forever when He creates the new heavens and earth.

Part 1 – Everyone Wants to Know 1. An ache we can’t explain Friends, have you noticed how every culture carries an unspoken question about what happens after the last heartbeat? We read it in ancient poetry, we see it in the pyramids of Egypt, we glimpse it in Silicon Valley’s dream of uploading ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Genesis 3:19, Romans 5:12, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All That God Has Done, He Has Done In True Judgement

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2025

Let’s not cluck our tongues at these sinful Israelites; we and our culture are just as guilty.

Friday of the 26th Week in Course 2025 There are days when it is helpful to us, reading Scripture, to be reminded of what Bible the early Christians used in the congregations in Rome, Greece, Egypt and Asia Minor. The Roman empire at that time still used Greek for many purposes; Latin was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-9, Luke 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Zombies, Arise! (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

When we are saved, we move from death to life. When we go back to our old way of life, we become as a people who are dead, living in the dark. Paul urges, rise from the dead, and let Jesus' light shine on you again.

This week, we continue our Ephesians study, and we find ourselves picking up midstream in Paul's argument. What we've seen up to this point, is that God is a good and loving God, who acts rightly toward his people, showing them grace and kindness. And God is the process of creating one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Topsy-Turvy

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 21, 2024

Our society has become very perverse and our moral values are upside down (topsy-turvy). As Christians, we are in the middle of a spiritual war zone fighting daily against evil, sin and perversion. But with God on our side we can win the war and be declared victorious over the forces of darkness.

Our focal verse for this short sermon comes from Isaiah 5:20 CSB It says, 'woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.' During the time when this Bible verse was written, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 14:34, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When We Need Rebuking

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2024

God can successfully get our attention and turn us around, if we are open to His guidance.

Saturday of the Third Week in Course 2023 Today we have heard the tale of two rebukes, rebukes of power and harm against human beings. All this week the liturgy has shared with us the story of David as King of Israel. Earlier this month he and his trusted followers were running from Saul, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-17, Mark 4:35-41, 2 Samuel 12:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 3 | True Transformation | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 12, 2024

In this third part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explains what True Transformation is, and how it will prepare us for the second coming of Jesus.

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 3 | A True Transformation This is part 3 of the series on 1&2 Thessalonians Good morning and welcome to the Part 3 of the series on 1&2 Thessalonians. So far in Part 1 and 2, we have seen the historical background in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Overcoming The Shadows Of Shame Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

In John 4:18, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unravelling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into this passage, guided by the Holy Spirit, as we seek transformation through the power of truth.

Transformed by Truth: Overcoming the Shadows of Shame Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of truth, exploring the depths of John 4:18. In this verse, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unraveling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

John 3:20-21 reminds us that our response to the light of Christ is crucial. We can choose to hide in darkness, fearing exposure, or step into the light, embracing transformation and freedom.

"Walking in the Light" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we explore a profound message found in John 3:20-21 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Darkness of Sin Scripture: John 3:20 (NLT) - "All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-21, John 3:20, John 3:21, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Grip

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

We can’t let go of our idols - our possessions, our pride, our plans - without God's help.

In May 2003, mountain climber Aron Ralston used a pocketknife to amputate his right arm. He had been pinned down by a boulder weighing nearly a thousand pounds in a canyon near Moab, Utah, for five days, and running out of water realized it was his only chance to survive. After cutting off his arm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

After Overcoming Temptation - Victorious Living Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Show gratitude for what God has done for you. Right living maintains a strong Christian testimony.

“But thank God! He … continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession.” 2 Corinthians 2:14, NLT “ But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT A. INTRODUCTION 1. Overcoming temptation is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Grace

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2023

I spent years in Church not understanding what God's grace does in the life of a Christian. I was surprised when I learned grace DOES NOT COVER my sins. Before you stop reading here, read the message and then decide for yourself what grace is doing in your life.

The Truth About Grace Scripture: Romans 1:17-18; Titus 2:11-12; Ephesians 3:20; Hebrews 13:9 When Paul opened his letter to the Christians in Rome, he wrote, “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.’” (Romans 1:17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-18, Titus 2:11-12, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Hid With Christ In God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024

If we have been made alive in Christ Jesus, then let us live our lives accordingly.

A LIFE HID WITH CHRIST IN GOD. Colossians 3:1-7. 1. Since we have been “risen with Christ”, then we must “SEEK THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ABOVE, where Christ is…” (COLOSSIANS 3:1). We are to focus our lives on the One at “the right hand of God.” The posture mentioned is important: He is “seated,” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Lead (Exodus 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2024

Do we have a people to lead out of slavery, slavery to sin? Let's look at Exodus 3.

How did God get Moses’ attention? Has God gotten our attention? Did God have a task for him? Does God have a task for us? Do we also have a people to lead out of slavery, slavery to sin? After 40 years of sheep tending, was Moses finally ready to lead his people out of Egyptian slavery? Was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist