Sermons on Fighting Sin:

Achan And Ai Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Sin has consequences that must be dealt with if the community is to survive

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo During the week I represented a man in a family law mediation. He had recently separated from his wife, and we were negotiating for him to have contact with his children. It’s hard to imagine, for those of us who haven’t been through it, what it would be like to be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Defining Deviancy Down

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2012

Though true that sin is "out there, it's just as true that sin is "in here."

Defining Deviancy Down TCF Sermon March 18, 2012 In 1993, a Democratic senator from New York wrote an essay for a educational journal. In this article, Daniel Moynihan argued that: “the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond levels the community can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering In Our Lives?

Contributed by Vagner Souza on Oct 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes.

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes. What I mean is where this suffering probably came from, which is its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3, 1 Samuel 25:17-20, 2 Peter 2:5

Denomination: *other

Desiring God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

Sin is kept in secret, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We must be willing to recognize it for Repentance to begin.

Sermon - desiring God - Carnal nature is what each of us was born into. - Labeling it like that makes it sound like it truly is, bad. - Then we go into the atmosphere of the church. Sin would be the least thing we desire. Well, it should be! - Now we take in account of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Stepping In The Light" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016

To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? Keep His Church Pure

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013

Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry.

WHAT MUST I DO? KEEP HIS CHURCH PURE 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 Big Idea: Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry. INTRO: A few years back I bought an electric guitar. The seller only wanted $50.00 for it and he told me upfront ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Christ’s blood is better than Abel’s blood of the sacrifice (not Abel’s own blood shed). Abel's own blood cries for vengeance (Genesis 4:10); Christ's blood cries for peace and pardon.

The Book of Genesis is the outline of God's plan of creation and redemption. God made everything found them as good. Chapter 3 describes the root of sin whereas chapter 4 is a continuation that describes the fruit of sin. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by ...read more

Denomination: Other

Never Surrender Your Authenticity

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus says let "yes" be yes and "no" be no. Righteousness must exceed the Pharisees. They surrendered their authenticity to appear more religious. This sermon is an encouragement to live in the opposite manner.

Never Surrender Your Authenticity Counterfeiters make over a billion dollars a year, making fake designer clothes and handbags. That billion is from the United States, not the rest of the world. These are not cheap knock offs from street vendors; they are well-made fakes. There's an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Avarice Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sloth Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Envy Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Proverbs 4:30 says "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones”. What's the condition of our bones?

History tells of a statue that was erected to Theogenes, a celebrated victor in the Greek public games. The erection of this statue so excited the envious hatred of one of his rivals that he went every night and strove to throw the statue over by repeated blows. Ultimately he succeeded, but alas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Penalties (Leviticus 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 19, 2024

What penalties for sin were there under the old covenant? How do we handle this in the new covenant? Let's look at Leviticus 20.

Were there penalties for breaking God’s law? What are some examples? How do we handle such immorality in our churches? Let’s review Leviticus 20. Moloch was a Canaanite god or the name of a sacrifice of little children in which they were passed through fire. Can you imagine the grieving parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Defeat Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

What happens when we lose God's presence?

A. ONE MAN’S SIN DEFEATED MANY: JOSHUA 7, 8 1. One person’s sin leads to total defeat (7:1-11). Not his influence on godly people, but his influence on God. 2. One private sin hurts you and others. “The men of Ai smote (Israel) them” (7:5). 3. Private sin begins with what you see. “I saw a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote To The ‘kindly Grandfather’ God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2024

This passage is a stark contrast to the "kindly grandfather" image of God that many had. What are the specific ways that shows up here?

JUDGMENT-FREE ZONE: Many people like to think of God as a kindly grandfather. - Ezekiel 5:1. - There is a popular conception of God as a kindly (and slightly senile) grandfather in the sky. He’s not going to rebuke you for anything you’re doing. He’s going to ask if everyone had a good time. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Reggie Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 24, 2007

The remembrance service for a pastor that passed away after a fight with cancer.

Reginald Bailey Funeral 1. Prelude – Anointed Gates Praise Band 2. Processional a. Family members march into the sanctuary 3. Welcome – Larry A. Pozza a. I would like to welcome you this morning to the memorial service of Reginald Dwayne Bailey affectionately known as Pastor Reggie. b. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible