Sermons on God Alone Can Forgive Sin:

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Sin (2): My View Of Sin Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Learning to see my sin with the same hate God has for it while simultaneously seeing myself with the same mercy and grace God has for me are vitally important steps towards experiencing victory over sin.

A correct view of sin. A struggle with a few verses: (Most are direct references, a few are paraphrased) How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to mock you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever? Why do you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and deliver a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

We all have a sinful nature and react wrong way, wrong time, for the wrong purpose but God always reacts to His nature, i.e., love, holiness, goodness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 31:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomprehensible God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 14, 2013

Paul breaks into a doxology of Praise after expounding on the justification of believing sinners in Christ alone, by faith alone.

“The Incomprehensible God” Romans 11:33-36 If you would write a letter, you would start with a greeting, and then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab: Marked By Scarlet Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2009

God is ready to forgive all sinners and use them for His purposes; and God’s people must receive them, no matter the nature of their sin, for all have sinner and are forgiven. (Spools of scarlet thread were distributed for people to unroll and hold).

Soon through your hands will be passing a scarlet thread, a scarlet cord. I do not say a red cord, but a scarlet cord. Scarlet, you see, is a special kind of red color. The art books tell us that scarlet is a bright red with just a tinge of orange in it. And scarlet has some special ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is Seeking Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2011

We may say that we forgive, but when the next irritation arises we are quick to dredge up the past problems. We like to "bury the hatchet" with the handle sticking out. That way we can easily pick it up again and use it to our advantage.

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Purpose: To highlight the importance of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to value their forgiveness and practice it. INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of confusion about forgiveness. Here is an example. Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, who used to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Covers It

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 26, 2013

Quick lesson on paint night with the youth on how love covers sin.

Love Covers it 1 Peter 4:8 Intro: Peter says above all 1: Things a) Thinking b) Feelings c) Preconceived notions or ideas d) What you’ve heard or think you know Point: above all these things, sometimes, no, at all times we have to turn our brains down a bit and let our hearts and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Other

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2015

God is saying that there is love that is good, & that there is love that is not good. In the same way, He also says that there is anger that is acceptable, & anger that is not acceptable.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL: In his communion meditations, Hank often mentions church signs & what they say. Well, here is another one that I think is worth mentioning: "Anger is just one letter short of being danger." A. Anger can be dangerous, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dung Gate

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 5, 2012

Illustrated sermon, drama appended to sermon. A message about the need to remove garbage and how ancient Jerusalem had people for that task. It is a nasty dirty job, that Jesus did for us. Message and drama were very well received.

The Dung Gate PPT 1 series slide PPT 2, 3 Scripture Text Ne 2:9 So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king's letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Ne 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love’s Response To Hate

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus was our Savior on the cross, but He was also our Judge, and He forgave us and all mankind for the sins that are sins of omission. These are sins we are not aware of and so we can never confess. Jesus forgave these along with all other sins.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

To Forgive Is Human Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 2

TO FORGIVE IS HUMAN (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Forgive Is Divine Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 2

TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memory Of Past Sins

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin that is confessed, repented and forgiven needs to be forgotten. Otherwise, you will be distracted from your mission. God wants to free you from guilt so that you can accomplish your mission and ful

Memory of Past Sins By Greg Johnson April 11, 2007 The devil is full of strategies that will keep followers of Christ from continuing the ministry of Jesus in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. One such strategy is the memory of past sins. We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness--Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2011

This sermon deals with the choice between holding a grudge and choosing to forgive.

Forgiveness—Why Should I Forgive Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 12:9-21 GNLCC 7/3/2011 Today we start a new series on the Apps For Life. Apps is short for Applications, which are programs that you can run on your smart phone to help you in life. There are are Apps to help you count ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Be A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2005

The Lord spoke with Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Can I be a friend of God?Can we, each one of us, be friends of God?

Can I be a friend of God? Will God speak with me (Exodus 33:11) ‘face to face, as a man speaks with his friend’? Like Moses, can I be a friend of God? Can we, each one of us, be friends of God? Well, in the unfolding story of God’s dealings with Moses and the Israelites, God has rescued them from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Anglican