Sermons on Falls Into Sin:

Judah's Sin (Genesis 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2024

Be sure you sin will find you out, is a warning to do things God's way? Let's examine Judah's sin in Genesis 38.

We may think that we have hidden our sins, but they often come back to haunt us. Is it better to live honestly and above board, as much as humanly possible, than be constantly worried that our sin will find us out? Let’s look at Genesis 38. Did Judah leave his brothers to live elsewhere? Right ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus died and suffered on the cross for us, to forgive us our sins and this is something we must never, ever take for granted. When we pray for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong to our neighbour or sinned in the sight of God our Father we must never forget the cost.

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness of Sins All his life, an old man had been a sceptic, especially about religion. Now he was dying and his friends asked him if he would like them to send for the parish priest to minister the last rites. 'No,' he said, 'God will forgive me - that's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:13

Let Us Avoid The Near Occasions Of Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2026

David and those around him learned the hard way about avoiding the near occasions of sin.

Friday of the Third Week Integral 2026 Last Sunday we heard the words of Jesus commanding all to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We know Jesus was telling the truth, because He is divine, and wherever Jesus is must be called “the kingdom of heaven.” We believe that He rules in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-10, 2 Samuel 11:13-17, Psalm 51:3-11, Mark 4:26-34, 1 Samuel 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Who Sinned? Learning To See People Again

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2026

A sermon about seeing the image of God in every person.

“Who Sinned? Learning to See People Again” John 9:1–41 When Jesus and his disciples encounter a man blind from birth, the disciples ask a question that sounds harsh to us, but in their world was completely normal: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” They ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025

We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Wicked Justify Their Sins And Condemn The Just. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 9, 2024

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history.

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history. This article explores the psychological and biblical reasons behind this behavior. 1. Fear of Accountability - The wicked fear being held accountable for their actions - Justification is a coping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

No Room For Sin: The Connection Between Christmas And Repentance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025

Jesus did not come merely to decorate our lives; He came to disrupt our sin, call us to repentance, and redeem us by His blood. If Christmas does not lead us to repentance, we have misunderstood it.

No Room for Sin: The Connection Between Christmas and Repentance Christmas Without Repentance Is Just a Sentiment Christmas is one of the most celebrated seasons in the world. Lights, carols, food, family, nostalgia. But Scripture confronts us with a sobering truth: the first Christmas was not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 1:18, John 1:14, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

King David And The Gibeonites: The Impact Of Sin On Generations Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

There is a problem, David prays, God quickly answers David, and let’s David know, it’s because of something that happened during the time of Saul. And now it’s David’s job to make it right.

If you look back at the last one hundred or so years of American history, you see several generations of people. There of course the traditionalists, we call them “the greatest generation” or “the silent generation” they are the Americans who fought World War II. They built on the accomplishments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1, 2 Samuel 21:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Are The Sins That God Can’t Forgive? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

There is only one sin that God cannot forgive, and that is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit .

There is only one sin that God cannot forgive, and that is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:28-30, Matthew 12:31-32, Luke 12:10). This sin is considered unpardonable because it involves a deliberate and conscious rejection of God's mercy and grace, as manifested through the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:28-30, Luke 12:10

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

The Circle Cycle

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2013

We continue to see the same spiritual scenery. We continue to fall into the same traps and trip over the same obstacles. We find ourselves rounded out. In a cycle of circling. Why? And more importantly how do we line out?

The Circle Cycle I had witnessed it then in the lives of countless young people as I crisscrossed the nation and now after 6 years of working with our incredible congregation that God has and continues to gather is that so many of us, even after sitting in powerful worship services, hearing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024

“God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Strongman - Part 3 - The Details Of Destruction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 19, 2013

Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Details of Destruction I. Introduction We have been talking about and examining the 4 chapter account of the The Strongman! An Old Testament Rambo like individual who had great moments of strength and greater moments of weakness. Otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. In Week 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Providence Part 2 - God’s Plan From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 2, 2018

Part 2 of an 8-part series on Divine Providence. This part examines the requirements of God's original plan.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 2 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10, Genesis 2:15-22, James 1:13-14, Genesis 3:11-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ