Sermons on Devastation In Sin:

The Confession Recession

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 24, 2002

More and more we see Christians not going to the Altar and confessing their sins.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: The Confession Recession “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002

The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weakest Link: A Matter Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Third part in the television series, looks at various Bible Characters sins.

Matthew 12:15-21 She is the queen of mean. The Cruella of the game show. She can be just plain nasty sometimes. While most game show hosts go out of their way to be nice to the contestants listen to some of the comments this woman has made to the guests on her show. “Who is the alien from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making A Full Recovery

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

How do we get back on track after lapsing into sin?

Often, as we come together for Sunday morning worship or Friday evening Bible study, the topics we address have to do with how to be a good Christian. I don’t mean that in a negative way ("aren’t you a good little Christian"). I mean that we consider what the Bible teaches about how to be faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Said Don't Worry

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 2, 2001

Worry is the sin of not trusting God. Worry cannot help your situation.

God said “Don’t Worry” Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Corinth: A Church Gone Wrong

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

When a church refuses to recognize and deal with internal sin, they will fall into error.

CORINTH: A CHURCH GONE WRONG ( 1Cor. 5:1-13) I. HER REPUTATION (v. 1) A. Widespread It seems that even those outside the church knew about this problem. B. Well-known It seems that nobody even tried to hide what was going on. C. Worldly This church allowed sin within its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Adams on Jul 30, 2002

The importance of preaching a gospel that does not leave men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus.

Grace and the Gospel We must be careful not to preach a gospel that leaves men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus Christ. The Son of God made unmistakably clear the absolute necessity of repentance (Matt. 18:8,9 and Mark 1:14&15) and self denial (Luke 9:23-26) if we would have to do with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is Homosexuality A Legitimate Lifestyle?

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Nov 14, 2006

This is a message of love, compassion and hope for those who are caught in the sin of homosexuality.

IS HOMOSEXUALITY A LEGITIMATE LIFESTYLE? Romans 1:26-32 BTCC 3/2/03 IMAG: VIDEO FOX REPORT – 2:22 BEGIN: “But first on Fox Tonight, the hit Broadway musical ‘Rent’ debuts in Owensboro tonight.” Members of the Trinity Baptist Church holding signs: DYKES SATANS WHORES THIS WAY TO HELL FAGS BURN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2006

1- the humbled child 2- the welcomed child 3- the sinful child

INTRO.- Greatness. Who is the greatest person in America? Obviously, that depends on your viewpoint and what you’re talking about. If you are looking at physical beauty many people will name someone in Hollywood. ILL.- Some say, for example, that George Clooney is the sexiest man in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 18, 2003

Easter morning injects a rock-solid conviction that our sins are forgiven.

Some call it coffin commercialism. Those who want to make a final statement about their life can now choose customized, personalized, caskets to tell their story. Business is thriving at the Whitelight Casket Company of Dallas, which has introduced the “art casket” for those who wouldn’t be caught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.

The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

02 The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2008

Leprosy is like sin. We need the touch 0f Jesus

Mt. 8:1-4 — Mk 1:40-45 — Lk 5:12-16 CANCER - One of the most fearsome words to a family is cancer - Cancer Kills Over 20 Thousand People A Day - Cancer will kill 7.6 million people worldwide this year - More than 12 million people will find out they have the disease. - A diseases in which a group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do I Do With My Past? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

In Christ my sin has been judged – past, present, future!

1. What a RELIEF. We are not condemned IN CHRIST! • That’s a great place to be isn’t it? IN CHRIST! Where… Romans 3:24 – We’ve been justified freely. Romans 6:11 – I am dead to sin! It doesn’t have the same strength or power over my life any more! Romans 6:23 – I have eternal life in Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2009

The Good News is that Jesus Christ came to pay our sin penalty.

What is “good news”? We could say that “good news” speaks of desirable or favorable happenings. For example: 1. The birth of our grandson or granddaughter is “good news” 2. The graduation of our grandson from college is “good news” 3. Notification of my promotion is “good news” 4. The medical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Christian Church