Sermons on Dominion Of Sin:

Highway Construction

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God?

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2003

This is a sermon for those who have ever questioned why God allows sin to continue and why He allows His children to suffer.

WHY GOD? Sermon Text - Psalm 73:1-28 Have you ever sat and read the newspaper, or watched the news on TV and wondered why does God allow such things to happen? Small children are kidnapped and murdered, and not just those from ungodly homes, but Christian homes as well. The case of the recent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah - His Message Then And Now Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 19, 2004

Jonah’s real life story is on him as a Runaway from Duty, his Repentantance of Sin, his Restoration to Fellowship and Recommissioning for Service

My first encounter with Jonah was when I was in my teens. Perhaps the preacher was parading his modern scholarship or talking “tongue in cheek”, but he certainly startled his congregation by saying that he wasn’t concerned “if Jonah was swallowed by a whale or if Jonah swallowed the whale!” He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Law And Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2002

Sets forth our Lord Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law making us free from the law of sin and death through faith in Him.

LAW AND GRACE “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 I. WE HAVE MOSES AND THE LAW: 1, The law includes: the moral law (Exodus 20); the ritual law (Leviticus) and the statutes given to Moses concerning governing Israel. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Light Shines"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003

God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 16, 2003

A Message that proves that we have all sinned and broken God’s commandments in some way, and that we all need Christ for salvation

Today’s Sermon The Ten Commandments By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. We take our text today from the book of Exodus 20:1-18. Before we read this passage, please bow with me in prayer. Prayer: Heavenly Father, speak to us today. Let us know our plight and our sins that we may seek your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know What You Are Worth?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

People look at their past full of sin and tragic mistakes and become overwhelmed with their sad state. Our passage today gives us hope!

Do You Know What You Are Worth? I Corinthians 6:9-20 Text: I Corinthians 6:20 Introduction: There is a lot of heartache and misery in this little town. As I knock on doors and speak with people face to face, I am amazed how many people are drowning in a pool of misery. People look at their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Embarrassed To Talk To God About That"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2003

This message deals with the decision Christians often make to avoid prayer because they don’t want to talk to God about that particular sin.

Sometimes as Christians we let things that shouldn’t be in our life linger in our hearts because we’re embarrassed at the thought of talking to God about that problem. We’d rather just not talk to God at all than have to talk about that particular issue. Let’s be honest: one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 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, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Crucified With Christ

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004

Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-8

Denomination: Holiness

Costs Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004

Savation is free, discipleship costs everything. Following Christ will cost your favorite sins, favor of the world, and first place in your heart.

The Costs of Following Jesus INTRODUCTION: Saint Telemachus Goes to Rome ILL.- Telemachus had counted the costs of following Jesus…he dedicated his life to God, he listened and obeyed God even when he had no idea where God was leading him, and he willingly laid down his life to take a stand for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compare Babel's Babblers With Pentecost's Polyglots

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Compare Babel’s Babblers with Pentecost’s Polyglots 1) Sin divided the united at Babel 2) The Spirit united the divided at Pentecost

Are you a polyglot? Would you like to become a polyglot? Mrs. J is a polyglot. Chuck is a polyglot. I think Jordan and Vanessa are well on their way to becoming polyglots too. It may sound like some sort of insect or disease but a polyglot is someone who has the ability to speak several languages. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

When God's People Do Bad Things

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

Everyone of us is, has, or will be, standing on the wrong side of sin. And when that happens, what are God’s people supposed to do.

"WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION In the movie Mr. Mom a business executive loses his job and stays home to take care of the house, and his wife goes back to work. He doesn’t do to well. There is one scene in the Movie when Mr. Mom is dropping his kids ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Have Feelings?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

The God of the Bible is a God of feelings. God is angry at our sins; God is in tears when he gives up an unrepentant sinner to hell.

Does God have Feelings? Hosea, 11:8 06/12/05 2410 words 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Last Sabbath, Rev. Billy Barron delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph And Predestination

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed