Sermons on Excusing Sin:

Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Will God Help Us? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

Why will God help us? (2 Chronicles 7:11-22; 2nd Kings 6:15-17) A child of God The natural reaction of most of parents is to come running when their children are in trouble. Most parents are very protective of their children even if the child does not always act right. God is just as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2018

See Ezra's prayer of confession. We acknowledge God's righteousness, submit to His judgement and agree with God concerning His view of sin. We trust in God's forgiving grace.

Ezra 8 – Return to Jerusalem (from Babylon). Ezra returned with 4000 to 5000 people. Initially there weren’t any Levites among them and Ezra made an extra effort to gather them • He knew that he would need the Levites if he is going to teach the Law of God to the people. Ezra managed to get 258 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stuck On Stupid! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 13, 2011

While Abram was a man of faith, no man has pure uninterrupted faith.

Intro: 1. Matthew Henry, "There is no state on earth free from trials, nor any character free from blemishes...Perfect happiness and perfect purity dwell only in heaven...The grace Abram was most noted for, was faith; yet he fell through unbelief and distrust of the Divine providence, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003

As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2002

All people’s efforts to be right with God have failed, because people chose to exchange the truth about God for a lie. Their only hope is the Gospel of God’s grace.

You’d have to say that there’s nothing pretty about the picture of the world that we find in this passage from Romans ch1. Here we take off the rose coloured glasses and look, with a degree of reality, at the world we live in. I was talking to someone the other day about watching television and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-31

Denomination: Anglican

Indicators Of False Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Adam And Christ Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 20, 2011

Adam and Eve's choice to disobey God has influenced all their descendants.

Introduction: A. Do you ever think about how your sinful actions or attitudes affect others? B. Actions always have consequences and sinful actions do as well. I. Sin and the Law (13-14) A. Consider the question: Is it possible to break a law even when there is no law against what you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Do Or Not To Do

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Struggling with sin.

To Do Or Not To Do, That Is The Question Just before Ted Bundy was executed for t/murder of dozens of women, James Dobson, of Focus on the Family interviewed him. In the interview he expressed both sorrow and repentance. Now was it a "Death-bed confession"? We will really never know. Most of ...read more

Walking With God And Holding Hands With The Devil

Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004

This sermon deals with the danger of compromise and sin.

Walking w/God & Holding hands w/the Devil Scripture Reading: Genesis 13:10-13 Introduction: You know the old story of how to boil a frog. You don’t put him in a pot of boiling water. You drop him in the boiling water and he’ll jump out before he’s injured. So you put him in a pot of cold water, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

What Is Repentance Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of repentance. Yet is a key to our eternal destiny and our every day walk with God.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com What Is Repentance? 2 Corinthians 7 Pastor Tom Fuller When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pride Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

A most common 'sin' often ignored or overlooked - PRIDE

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 3 PRIDE Sometimes fables teach us best. The story is told of two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond. The best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their water hole. When the hot summer days came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Evil Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2007

The Bible unmasks evil so we can see it as it is and avoid it at all costs.

Understanding Evil II Timothy 3:1-4 Purpose: To show what evil really looks like. Aim: I want the listener to know what evil really is and turn away from every form of it. INTRODUCTION: Paul is warning Timothy that there are difficult times ahead. This means that life was going to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Did I Get Here!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012

Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

“How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Apostolic