Sermons on Deceptive Sin:

Living In Sin For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 19, 2008

Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ.

GETTING FREE Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 17, 2008 I’m so excited about starting this series today! As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. While I was there, I had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Seven Deadly Sins

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008

With the announcement of the Vatican that they were adding to the Seven Deadly Sins I thought it would be a good time to look at sin.

Has anyone been following the series in the Chronicle on the “Seven Deadly Sins?” It started last Saturday along with a report that the Catholic Church had modified the original list and added 7 more. Not sure that I necessarily agree with their selection of new “Sins” or even in their decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Deadly Sin Of Sloth Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2008

This is the final message in the series on The Seven Deadly Sins with the thesis that God’s ministry is never to be done slothfully by His people.

The Deadly Sin of Sloth --Proverbs 6:6-11 and Mathew 25:14-30 James S. Hewett, former pastor of Saratoga, California’s Presbyterian Church, tells this story: “A class of high school sophomores had been assigned a term paper. Now the day of reckoning had come, the papers were due. The teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2008

When we speak against another brother we are actually showing hate toward the law of love!

The Sin of Self-Sufficiency Text: James 4:11-17 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He, who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quit Dabbling In Sin!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 17, 2008

Just as God demanded the Israelites to cast off the jewelry that they brought with them from Egypt, He commands us today to get rid of the former bad habits and sins in our life.

GET RID OF THE BAD HABITS (SIN) God brought His people to the border of the land of blessing in verse one. In verse two, God promises to fulfill his promise, but without the exceptional delight of His presence, rather sending them in with an angel. In verse three, God proclaims their sin ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Sins Are The Reason

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, Series A

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] August 31, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world in order that we might be redeemed from sin and death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sin Nobody Will Admit To Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 10, 2009

9 of the 10 Commandments have physical evidence to show the sin committed. The 10th Commandment though is different, and those many people will commit it and not admit to it, because they see no evidence of their sin.

The Sin Nobody will Admit to Exodus 20:17 Introduction Today, we come to the last of the 10 Commandments. In these Laws of God governing our daily living here on earth, we have seen that God has a high standard that He expects His people to strive for in life. I trust that as we have moved ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Destructive Wake Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What destructive results does your sin have on yourself and others?

The Destructive Wake of Sin Judges 13:1-7 Today I want to deal with a very serious subject… The destructive Wake of Sin. Not what I had planned… God often moves in ways different than I have planned. Today we will be looking at negative example… Samson. Today I will plan to do something I only plan ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Serious Side Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

Yes they were hypocrites, pretending to give all but in actuality only giving part. But how could they receive a death sentence just for that?

There are two approaches to presenting the gospel. One is a positive approach and the other is a negative. An emphasis on the positive is good for making a long term impact. The negative side sometimes instills a more reactive response. This passage is about the negative side of sin. It is a harsh ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Being Ordinary

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008

This sermon shows that we are not pleasing to God by being ordinary... He calls us to be EXTRAORDINARY!

The Sin of Being Ordinary Acts 16:23-31 Intro: Perhaps many of you have already rebelled against this title. You think, there is nothing wrong with being ordinary. In fact, it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "God must love the common people, he made so many of them." You may say that it is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Can Be A Sin

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, proper 22

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 4, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Sin For A Believer

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon is about Backsliding;Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life,Backsliding is like carnality, in that your own desires and device

Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which must be dealt with in order to change the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repercussion Of Sin I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 19, 2009

Shows the affect that the orgin of sin had on all men all starting in the beginning.

Repercussion of Sin 1 Now Adam had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the LORD’s help, I have produced a man!” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Partiality Is A Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009

Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Great Sins

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 4, 2009

Two Great Sins In this sermon outline we point out the two great sins of Israel that resulted in much unnecessary misfortune in the lives. If they would have avoided these two sins they could have experienced blessings instead of cursing. I believe that

Two Great Sins In this sermon outline we point out the two great sins of Israel that resulted in must unnecessary misfortune in the lives. If they would have avoided these two sins they could have experienced blessings instead of cursing. I believe that we too today, must avoid the same failures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:10-23