Sermons on God Alone Can Forgive Sin:

The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2003

The grace of God saves, sustains and sanctifies us.

THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.” John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” INTRO.- ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Not Alone - Comforter Is With Us!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 6, 2022

Jesus bodily presence was limited, the Holy Spirit would be unlimited. The Holy Spirit would be in every place, teaching them, reaching them with insight and clarity. The presence of the Holy Spirit would be as valuable to the disciples as the bodily presence of Jesus had been.

Sermon – The Comforting Work of the Holy Spirit Joh 16:5-15 “But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. 6 Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you. But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, John 14:12, John 14:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2022

God reconciles people unto Himself through faith which shows three things: 1) The Need for Justification (Romans 3:18-20), 2) Justification apart from the Law (Romans 3:21-23), and finally 3) The Means of Justification (Romans 3:24-25a)

Romans 3:18-25a. 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”. 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18-25

Denomination: Other

Is It Okay To Ask God For Blessings After You’ve Sinned? - Psalm 25 Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 25, 2025

What should happen to your joy when you sin? Should you be happy because of forgiveness? Or broken with tears of repentance? Is it appropriate to ask for gifts and blessing from God right after you have sinned against him? And if not, how long should you wait?

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

The Real Independence Day

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011

Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fire Came Down

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God's use of Elijah and how He can use you

FIRE CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN Text: I Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: What Elijah did in God's name will stand forever as a testimony of God's faithfulness to a man who will take a stand and do His will. True service to God only comes from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Note the adjective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Enters

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2013

When Adam sinned it impacted us all. When Jesus died and rose again an even more earth shattering impact happened. God has rescued us.

This is the third part of our “Relationship Series” where the lesson topic connects with our group ministry. The groups that meet this evening will look at Genesis 3 and discuss the scriptural record of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. Mankind moves from God’s blessings into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 11, 2007

Sermon 11 and final in a study in Philippians

“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Worthless Guilt

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2023

Carrying around worthless guilt robs us of so much happiness. It becomes a way of life we need to change so that we spend time telling others of the fullness of forgiveness we have received.

Worthless Guilt By Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. So Many Get Trapped in Their Minds 1. Facilities are filled 1,000’s believing there’s no hope for them. 2. In 2020, the CDC recorded almost 47,000 people committed suicide is the US = 1 death/11 minutes 3. In 2021, the CDC recorded 647 more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:17, Micah 7:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2007

Many situations can make us feel alone and outnumbered. Paul shows us what to do in a situation like that.

Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 22, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Tonight Paul is alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts 17:15-21, let’s remember why Paul was alone in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010

The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In ... Man's Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 14, 2007

Salvation from sin is available through faith alone in Christ alone

Introduction An 85-year-old couple was married for 60 years. And they died unexpectedly on the same day. For the last 20 years of their life, they had been in excellent health, mainly due to the wife’s nearly neurotic interest in health food. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Perfect Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2011

God has a perfect plan for your life: 1. Be forgiven (vs. 8-12) 2. Be in His family (vs. 13-16) 3. Be His follower (vs. 17-18) How can we follow God? By giving Him reverence, by relying on His covenant, and by remembering His commandments to do them.

God’s Perfect Plan for Your Life Psalm 103:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 4, 2009 *We are here today all because of Jesus Christ! God’s Word tells us that Jesus is “The Almighty, The Alpha and Omega, The Author of Life, The Author of Salvation, The Bread of Life, The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Denomination: Baptist