Sermons on Destructive Grip Of Sin:

Death By Lying Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009

Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Has A Big Mouth

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 2, 2007

Hell has enlarged itself. Poor original planning or simply overwelming volume of sin? However the wider Hell opens its mouth, the more wider Victory opens its mouth. Eventually death, the grave and hell will be swallowed up in Victory.

I. THIS IS AN INTRIGUING VERSE A. Other Versions: Isa 5:14 “Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit” -NIV Isa 5:14 “So the place of the dead wants more and more people, and it opens wide its mouth”. – New Century Version B. Sheol = she’owl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:14, Isaiah 5:14-30, Nehemiah 5:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Repent The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

The church and many Christians in it are weak because of unconfessed, unforgiven sins.

Repent The Kingdom of Heaven is near Advent3 Matthew 3__1-12 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is near. In the Gospels there were 3 major sects of Jews described. The scribes and Pharisees are the best known. The Pharisees were in league with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity

Contributed by Oneal Stover on Feb 26, 2004

Gain a better understanding of the "remainder of iniquity" that is left within in us after justification, prior to complete sanctification by Christ.

The Old Man - The Remainder Of Iniquity by Rev. Oneal Stover SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: There is a universal consciousness of something of a troublesome and afflicting nature left in a regenerated heart. This is something many have agreed to call "inbred" or "in-being" sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting It Into Gear Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

This Message deals in the area of Sloth. This is the Sixth message in the series.

• Intro; have you ever heard of an animal called the Sloth? This I an animal that does absolutely nothing, if threatened it emits a low plaintive cry, but this hardly ever happened since it seldom comes to the ground and rarely is ever in danger. Most people have more in common with this creature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:15, Proverbs 20:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why All People Are Sinners And Why Jesus Had To Die For Our Sins Romans 3:23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2024

The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard." But what does this mean, and why is it significant?

Why All People Are Sinners and Why Jesus Had to Die for Our Sins Romans 3:23 Understanding Human Sinfulness The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 7:20, 1 John 1:8, Isaiah 59:2, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 John 4:10, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is In Control Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2014

God is in control of the universe and all of nature ... or is He??? When you look at the works of God from creation through history and on into destruction and re-creation it is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over the place!

God is in control - or is He really? Over the this Sunday and the next two we’ll be examining this question in detail. Today - God is in control of the earth, planets, stars, etc. Next Sunday - God is in control of the nations Two weeks from today - God is in control of you and me So, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Transformed By Truth: The Narrow Path To Life Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 9, 2024

Matthew 7:13-14 - the narrow path that leads to life - this teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual journey.

Transformed by Truth: The Narrow Path to Life Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound message Jesus delivers in Matthew 7:13-14 about the narrow path that leads to life. This teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:13, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:14, Luke 13:24, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Harvest Of Our Choices. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 13, 2024

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives.

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives. It is a fundamental law that governs the consequences of our actions, words, and thoughts. This article explores the significance of this principle and its far-reaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Judgement Before Restoration.

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 11, 2003

Before God can bring revival and restoration to a church, He first brings judgement on those who refuse to repent of their sin.

Ezekiel 33 Pray Ezekiel 33:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2:"Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: `When I bring the sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one of their men and make him their watchman, 3:and he sees the sword coming against the land and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Homosexuality A Sin? How Do We Respond As Christians?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 11, 2013

Maybe one of the biggest moral issues of our day, and the Bible has lots to say about it. If the church won't respond to this issue, who will?

Is Homosexuality a Sin? What should my response be to those who chose this lifestyle? Pastor Glenn Newton, July 7, 2013 Prayer – I put a question on our sign this week, “How do you decide what is true and false? And for the answer, I put “We use God’s Word”. So this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church That God Hates

Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006

Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of Our Unrighteousness Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 18, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 3:9-20 Title- The Reality of Our Unrighteousness Romans 3:9-20 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; 11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 14, 2005

Teh 4th message in a sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Pride – Lk. 18:9-14 Review: We’re halfway in a series on the (7) deadly sins entitled Virus. The obvious question is why (7) and why deadly? The list was created by theologians in the Middle Ages. They studied the Bible for attitudes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist