Sermons on Forsaking Sin:

Our Approaches To Truth And Sin

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 29, 2008

People should not be judged by their outward appearances. It is our approaches to sin and truth that make a difference in how we impact others. John teaches us some things in this

Our approach to Sin 1 John 1: 5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Diagnosis Of Sinful Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 9, 2008

A sermon outlining the desperate condition of every sinner.

1. MAN’S WARPED CONSTITUTION a) He is unrighteous - "There is none righteous, no, not one" b) He is unreasonable - "There is none that understandeth" c) He is unresponsive - "there is none that seeketh after God" d) He is unrepentant - "They are all gone out of the way, they are together become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

God's Prognosis For Sinful Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 16, 2008

How can man be delivered from his desperate spiritual condition? Three important words provide the answer.

1. JUSTIFICATION "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus". It is the Greek word dikaioo, meaning ’to declare righteous. a) Justification is offered for free - "Being justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008

This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Hope To Escape Sin's Sentence Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 3 – We have been given favor with God. The lives of Enoch and Noah show us our certain hope to escape sin’s sentence of death. ---Listen online and find PDF of my sermon notes at www.praiseag.org

• Genesis 5-8 (selected verses) 5:1 This is the written account of Adam’s line. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man." 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2008

Covetousness is the spirit of greed and may bring about spiritual death apart from genuine repentance and faith in the forgiving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness --Deuteronomy 5:21; Philippians 4:11; Luke 12:13-21 Since 1991 Dr. Haddon W. Robinson has held the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching Chair at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In a poll taken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2008

Lust in Scripture, especially in the New Testament Epistles, is human “desire for what God has forbidden.” It is an “obsessive sexual craving.”

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust --Galatians 5:16-26 The late Rev. Dr. John Rowan Claypool IV served as a pastor for 47 years, first in Southern Baptist Congregations in the South and then from 1986 to 2000 as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In his sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Divorce - The Second Unforgivable Sin?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 9, 2003

A biblical analysis of the issue of Divorce and a Remarriage in Church

Divorce- The Second Unforgivable Sin? Pre-amble This message was written while I was at Theological College - Wycliffe Hall in Oxford, England. I have been asked what a PCC is. The PCC is the parochial Church Council which is equivalent to the eldership of a church in a different ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

How To Keep From Sinning Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

If you execute someone for a crime you can’t put them on trial again. Jesus was executed for your sins not just so they are forgiven, but that you might escape their hold as well – and that’s what Romans chapter 6 is all about.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com I recently discovered that one of my teeth was cracked. The dentist wanted me to have the tooth out as quickly as possible, so I did. Sure enough there was a huge abscess under the tooth eating away at my jaw. The oral surgeon took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom From Constant Sin

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003

How we can walk free from sin

Freedom from Constant Sin 1st John 5: 16 – 21 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. As humans, it is part of our nature to fall into sin. Our flesh is constantly desiring to fall into sin. We have been like this from the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve decided to eat the forbidden fruit. But, as born ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do About Sin

Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003

We live in a world that takes sinning casually how do we respond?

In a society saturated with sin with little concern about it, we need a sermon to help us realize what sin is what it does. In our lesson for today it tells us that sin is walking in darkness and that sin breaks fellowship with God. Contrary to popular beliefs sin is a serious offense against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Simple Plan For Sinful Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

God has a simple plan for sinful man

A SIMPLE PLAN FOR SINFUL MAN TEXT: ACTS 16:25-31 1. THE ASKING- What took place in this man’s life that brought him to this pivotal point...that he would ask this question. What must I do to be saved ? a.. praying - Paul & Silas were praying...probably praying for their own release and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

"When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist