Sermons on Defining Sin:

Sermon On Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 10, 2023

Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Francis Bacon, a former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain once remarked: If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. Proverbs 3:5-8 confirms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 14:31, Mark 11:23, Luke 24:38

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Sermon On The Nativity Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 10, 2024

Nativity is defined as the place of a person’s birth.

C. S. Lewis, a British writer and literary scholar once remarked: “Once in our world, A stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” Isaiah 7:14 reminds us: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 3:6, Matthew 2:1, Jeremiah 1:5

Decision Time

Contributed by Michael Adams on Nov 22, 2018

This is a revival message, getting the Church right with God. We are in the last days and it is time the Church starts being the Church. Too many churches are going through the motions. They have zero outreach in their own communities. Oh they give to foreign missions but do nothing at home.

Joshua 24: Decision Time This is a message that everyone here tonight will make a decision. Though it may never be made public God will know your decision. He will know if you as an individual will serve him and if this church, as a whole, will serve him. The word serve is used 413 times ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Joshua 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: Not The Man He Used To Be Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2006

Solomon’s downfall occurred when he was older because he gave into the temptation of the elderly: focusing upon himself rather than the Kingdom’s future generations.

Solomon: Not the Man He Used to Be (I Kings 11) 1. People are better off when they care about other people: Mamie Adams [an elderly widow] always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Groping For God

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001

The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Orthodox

"A Lesson In Faith"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2008

Defines faith and instructs in how to grow in faith.

“What is Faith?” May 4th, 2008 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Life

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 5, 2005

Redemption comes immediately and God’s life is imparted to us the second we acknowledge Jesus as Lord.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. He was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5. And the light ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Shall Not Pass

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 28, 2006

I believe that one of Satan’s greatest devices is to immobilize with sin and restrict us from being effective for the Kingdom. It is time we took a stand and claimed the freedom Jesus died on the cross to bring us...

I remember when I was a kid my parents always told me to never put my finger in a light socket. They told me that it was for my own good and that it was very dangerous, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand why. I think them telling me this only increased my fascination and I was determined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024

Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9, Isaiah 30:8, Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:17

The Citizen Of The Far Country

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007

This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aim To Win Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 22, 2004

Part 5 in the series "Victory In Jesus." If you want to win your inner showdown with sin, you must aim to win. Avoid negative influences. Initiate service to others. Make up your mind to be holy.

AIM TO WIN Victory In Jesus – Part 5 Galatians 5 October 24, 2004 Introduction: In the old days of the Wild West when two people got into a heated fight about something they sometimes had duels. Picture in your mind’s eye two dusty cowboys walking towards each other down main street. It is high ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

God Heals Hearts Torn Apart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 26, 2007

Lent 4(A) - Our gracious God heals hearts torn apart. We learn that our problem is sin, not the pain and that our solution is God’s free grace!

GOD HEALS HEARTS TORN APART (Outline) March 18, 2007 - LENT 4 - Hosea 5:15-6:3 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: God has created for us another beautiful day. We rejoice as spring drives away our winter blues. The warm sunshine takes away some of the aches and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Passion Of Awareness

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 19, 2025

Awareness is defined as knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Henri Frederic Amiel, a Swiss philosopher once remarked: “It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing that we look, by writing that we think, by pumping that we draw water into the well.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us: “Examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 119:18-19, Galatians 5:24

Sermon On Necessity In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2024

Necessity is defined as the state or fact of being required.

William Pitt the Younger, a former British Prime Minister once remarked: “Necessity is the plea for every infringement on human rights. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” 1 John 2:15-17 reminds us: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Galatians 6:7