Sermons on Excusing Sin:

The Great White Throne Judgement Considered In Detail – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

We know God is just and does righteously. This time we look at an important aspect of God’s judgement - DEGREES OF PUNISHMENT AND PENALTY. No one will have an excuse before the great white throne. What about those who never heard of Jesus Christ or God’s forgiveness?

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT CONSIDERED IN DETAIL – PART 3 OF 4 These studies open up the subject of the great white throne from Revelation 20. It is a terrifying time, so that the earth and heavens flee away. No Christian is judged at the great white throne though all the Church, the Bride ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:46-48, Revelation 20:11-12, Matthew 10:14-15, Matthew 11:20-24, Matthew 12:36-37, Romans 1:19-20, Matthew 12:41, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:12, Matthew 12:30, Genesis 18:25, Revelation 20:13, Revelation 20:4-6, Ephesians 4:8, Habakkuk 3:2, Romans 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introspective Spiritual Review Of A.d. 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 30, 2020

The purpose of this sermon is to help the individuals in the Crossroads family understand if they have progressed or back-slidden in their walk with Jesus this past year.

An Introspective Spiritual Review of A.D. 2020 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:5, 1 John 3:4-6, 1 John 1:5-7, Romans 6:22-23, Psalm 62:8, Matthew 6:31-33, Philippians 4:6-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 3:5-8, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16-18, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 3:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Too Late!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2023

Has western culture gone too far for redemption? Scripture would indicate that our society is flirting with divine judgement.

“I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’ And he said, ‘Go, and say to this people: ‘“Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways Of Living: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

In Romans 8:5 Paul is focusing on the two ways Christians can choose to live. They can “live according to the sinful nature” or they can choose to “live in accordance with the Spirit.” What determines whether I will walk in the flesh or in the Spirit?

Romans 8:5 3/1/15 Last week we discussed the first four verses in Romans 8. In Romans 8:1 we read the astounding statement that Paul makes about anyone who is “in Christ.” This statement can only be made concerning those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior. But it does apply to all those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5, 1 Peter 1:15-17, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Empire Strikes Back

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 30, 2015

Awesome message, on how God's kingdom strikes back against self-righteousness, sin, lethargy, and by imparting spiritual power.

CHRISTMAS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rev. 11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Survivor 1. Did you hear about the three college students who were selected to take part in the next series of “Survivor?” 2. One was from UT, one was from SHSU, and the third one was from A & M. They were going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call For Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know Whose Child You Are

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2024

Be careful whose child you seem to be. If we want to be considered as God's children, then we had better act like it.

Alba 8-4-2024 HOW TO KNOW WHOSE CHILD YOU ARE I John 3:4-10 Have you heard this story? A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. And she just kept staring at him. She finally overtook him at the checkout, and she turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom (Galatians)

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jun 30, 2020

A walk through the book of Galatians. Are you living free – and not as a slave to the law or to sin?

I think freedom is one of the deepest longings of the human heart. Wars have been fought, songs have been sung, philosophies developed – all for the cause of freedom. So it should not surprise us that when Jesus entered into human history — some of his earliest public words in a synagogue came from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness

Surviving Through Knowledge Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

This the the sixth message in the "Survivor" series. This message talks about how the God said, "My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge." What you don't know can hurt you. Ignorance is never an excuse. If you don't believe it, ask the IRS.

SURVIVOR SERIES #6 – SURVIVING THROUGH KNOWLEDGE This morning, we are continuing with our theme of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last few weeks is we’ve been talking about the fact that in times like these, with… --bail outs --lay offs --budget cuts We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Sexual Addiction

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2026

This message reveals God’s pathway to freedom, healing, and lasting victory over sexual addiction through grace, truth, and spiritual discipline.

BREAKING FREE FROM SEXUAL ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:14 Key Verse: “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” — Romans 6:14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Galatians 5:16; Psalm 51:10; James 5:16; John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To The Out Of Control: Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2009

Christmas Eve 1989: The strong Son of God is what we need when we are out of control in terms of life direction, life circumstances, or sin.

May God help you if you are going shopping this afternoon! And may God forgive you if you woke up this morning and said, "I guess it’s about time I thought of something for her. “ The trouble is, most of us mere males are reduced to jelly by the trauma of shopping. In the first place, we don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2015

A sermon on how men treat the third person of the Trinity.

"Our Conduct and the Comforter" Acts 7:51 Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

Denomination: Baptist