Sermons on Excusing Sin:

Liberty And Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

Liberty And Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 9, 2017

Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

09 - James 4:11-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 30, 2021

This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alternative Creation Theory No.2 - The Gap Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 21, 2023

There are four "theories" used by some believers to explain our origins apart from the biblical account of creation. We looked at "theistic evolution". Now we will look at the "Gap Theory". Is it a legitimate alternative? We need to examine its claims.

Four basic creation "theories" have been promoted by Christian theists over the years as alternatives to the biblical account of creation as recorded in the book of Genesis. They are theistic evolution, the gap theory, the day/age theory, and progressive creationism, each one contrived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:1-3, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 45:12, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Slavery Is Freedom Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 4, 2007

Since everyone is a slave—either to sin or to God—it’s best to choose the slavery that gives the best results.

The Issue: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!” (v. 15; see v. 14). If God loves us whether we sin or not, then why not continue to sin just as much as we please? God saves people not by law (through works) but by grace (through faith). To live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Jeremiah 34:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Guilt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the concept of guilt, remorse, and repentance, emphasizing that recognizing our sins and repenting is the doorway to God's grace and forgiveness.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that is familiar to us all - the problem of guilt, and how it leads us to recognize remorse and repentance. We'll also touch on how we can understand reprieve and repentance in our journey as followers of Christ. In the words ...read more

Topics: Dealing With Guilt

God Will Not Forgive You!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 29, 2002

God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? What does this mean?

GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU! Joshua 24:14-27 Introduction: God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? Won’t God always ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003

This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

“I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

What’s God’s Law For? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2010

As Christians, living out God’s Law starts with our decision to say no to sin and yes to God and by putting on the full armor of God!

Have you ever wondered, “Why would God create people when He knew they would go against Him?” Here’s a question that is somewhat related; “Why would God choose a people and give His Laws to them when God knew they would disobey?” The answer of course is always in the Bible! Please open your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving With Truth And Grace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus loves with the perfect balance of grace and truth and that is how He wants me to love others

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Scope Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Many people consider it the greatest short story ever written because it speaks so truthfully to the human condition. It’s really the story of a father with two sons. One sinned when he left ­ the other sinned while staying home. We’re going to look at

The Scope of Grace Since most of you are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son, I thought I would read a different version of it ­ it’s called the “Prodigal Son in the Key of F.” Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow forced his father to fork over his farthings. Fast he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Hate Homosexuals? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Two people of the same sex can try to get that deep kind of completion through a sexual friendship, which is homosexuality. The Bible says you can’t get that kind of completion, the completion we’re talking about in marriage, from somebody of the same sex.

Thank you for joining for this important topic, provocatively titled, “Does God Hate Homosexuals”? Two forces are colliding in the political and cultural landscape of our day: religious liberty and homosexuality ideology. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Thursday that freedom of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 4:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Indicts The World

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2020

Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Let’s find Jesus. Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46.

Prelude: Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46. Story: Disaster Response A fellow pastor helped after a national disaster. Some crews repaired church buildings, packed up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2021

To recover from a fall, confess your sin to the Lord, accept its consequences, and put your confidence in Him.

Bob Beasley, a pastor in Ontario, Canada, talks about the time when Rena, a three-year-old, sat with her parents during a baptismal service. It was a new experience for her, so she exclaimed, “Why he pushed that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?" Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free