Sermons on God Alone Can Forgive Sin:

Did God Make Sin? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2021

The YouTube teacher named Joe Scott (Answers With Joe) once shared questions about Christianity that troubled him. And one of those questions was "Did God Make Sin?"

OPEN: A woman had volunteered to teach a Sunday School class for toddlers. She was teaching them about Creation, and she started the class by asking questions like “Who made the trees?” and “Who made the sun?” The children responded, “God did” and the woman She was pleased the children were quickly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting On God's Agenda

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2007

God’s agenda is to give freedom to the oppressed, and He will not be stopped. But our disobedience can frustrate Him. The church needs to get on God’s agenda quickly.

A little book called “Kids’ Letters to Pastors” provides some fertile ground this morning for us to begin thinking about getting on God’s agenda. You see, you and I know the words we are supposed to say, whether we mean them or not. But kids say what they think, without editing. And so I suspect ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Others Can't, "But God Can!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2012

The accuser will try to use anything he can to diminish your hopes and dreams in your life, including the ones around you, but the fact is this, Other people don’t set the limitations and parameters for your life, you do.

Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Sins

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2010

One of Satan’s biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about.

Purpose: To explain the folly and danger of trying to hide our sin. Aim: I want the listener to repent of and forsake sin of every kind. INTRODUCTION: One of Satan's biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about. "In the Scottish highlands is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Many were present at the crucifixion of Christ, but only one received the assurance of forgiveness. Discover how to secure forgiveness from God.

Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007

God invites us to recognize who we are--sinners in need of a savior, and to be released to a new life through the power of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION One of the blessings of a high school or college English course is that you read books you would never read at any other time. Few people would waste their time pouring over the pages of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” rather they’d ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness And Daily Bread

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

Series B, Proper 13 Preached in the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish 8/5/2012

I have to admit, every time I read through this part of the book of Exodus, I am just amazed at the behavior of the Israelites. If there was ever a group of people who should know from first hand experience that when God promises to do something, He will do it, it should be the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Most of us know that we’re supposed to forgive and we understand what God says about forgiveness, but we still fight it. It could be because we think we have some valid reasons to not forgive.

Forgiving and Forgetting Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/05 How many of you got into a fight on your way home from church last Sunday as a result of the two-part assignment I gave to married couples? The first part was to assign your marriage a number grade from 1 to 10, with “1” standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Grace Can Do Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 8, 2011

The impact of God’s amazing grace: 1. Grace gives life to the lost (vs. 1-6) 2. Grace reveals God’s riches (vs. 4-7) 3. Grace gives God the glory He deserves (vs. 8-9) 4. Grace prepares us for God’s purpose (vs. 8-10)

What Grace Can Do Ephesians 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians McClendon Baptist Church - July 26, 2009 (Revised March 19, 2024) MESSAGE: *What's so special about Christianity? -- Years ago, some religious experts in England were debating this question, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Never Walk Alone Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Never Walk Alone

Psalm 119:145 - 152 ? Koph - Never Walk Alone I.The Psalmist’s CRY - His Prayer to God (vs. 145-149). David's Prayer The Intimacy with Prayer - 145 I cried The Intensity in Prayer - with my whole heart; The Insistency of Prayer - hear me, The Immensity by Prayer - O Lord: The Integrity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Holiness

Sin Not With Your Lips!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2015

Yes, Bible reading, church-going Christians join the ‘curse God club’ and get ruined.

Which ‘club’ do you belong? Job 2:9”Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die." Did you know there are two clubs operating in the Christian circle? One is ‘Curse God Club’ and the other is ‘Love God Club!’ ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ctwccofgw #4 - The Guarantee Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 29, 2007

Number 4 in this series based on the Navigators’, "Lessons on Assurance" studies.

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #4 – The Guarantee of Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 Introduction Just a warning: you’re not going to beat the Baptists to Steak and Buffet today. But I think you’ll find that our time today will be a blessing to you. In the movie, “Hook,” Robin Williams ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News For The Guilty

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 19, 2012

"Good News for the Guilty" is an exposition of Psalm 32. The bad news of the psalm is that you can run, but you cannot hide from God. But you can run to God and you can hide in God! The good news for lost sinners and saved sinners is that sin can be forgi

GOOD NEWS FOR THE GUILTY Psalm 32 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, the novelist who created the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, enjoyed a practical joke at other people’s expense. He sent identical telegrams to twelve of his friends. The telegrams were anonymous and simply said: “All has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Focus On Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2024

Great Reasons why God wants us to forgive one another: 1. Our forgiveness helps pass God's grace on to others (vs. 29). 2. Not forgiving gives pain to God (vs. 30). 3. None of us is perfect (vs. 31-32). 4. We have God’s power at work in our hearts (vs. 31-32).

More Focus on Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - January 3, 2016 (Revised May 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How should we Christians treat one another? How does God want us to treat each other? The fact is that God has a giant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist