Sermons on God Dislikes Sin:

Who Will Swing The Axe?

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 25, 2004

This is John’s message of repentance

Who Will Swing the Axe? Rev. John W. Gerald 9-26-04 I. The Time of John’s Ministry Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, ... 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Demonstration Of God’s Deep Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 11, 2022

Hosea chapter 3 is heart of the book of Hosea and an important chapter in the Old Testament. It shows a picture that reminds Christians of the love of God who sent Christ to ransom us from our slavery and sin. To pay the price to redeem for us.

Jesus is teaching at the Mount of Olives when a woman is caught in adultery and brought before him. The law commanded Moses to stone her! What do you say Jesus? The trap is set. Then we find in John 8:6 that Jesus just writes on the ground with his finger. What did he write? One possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 11:11-13, Romans 2:5-9, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Hebrews 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2020

God is holy and just. He judges sin without compromise. He rules fairly and none can fault his judgement. But God delights more in mercy. His mercy endures forever. He is tender in mercy.

TEXT:ROMANS 9:15-16 "For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy" GOD'S MERCY SEAT The mercy seat of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Exodus 25:17-22, Hebrews 4:15-16, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Place Of Refuge

Contributed by Larry Anderson on Oct 9, 2004

This sermon tells us that we can Flee to God in times of trouble.

The Place Of Refuge Joshua 20:1 - 9 20:1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation...for Him? For Me?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Mar 29, 2003

God can save anyone, no matter what they may have done.

INTRODUCTION Can God save anyone? Are there people in today’s world that are beyond the grasp of Almighty God? Surely we can look around us and see evil in this world. We can take a look at the war in Iraq and see that we are facing an opponent who epitomizes the word evil. And what about Saddam ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have No King

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon outlining the folly of forsaking God as King in one’s life.

WHEN YOU HAVE NO KING 1 Samuel 8:4-10 TEXT: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-10

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am A True Disciple

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006

True disciples believe that Jesus is the Son of God and submit to His authority.

INTRODUCTION: Have you not asked this question? Who is that Jesus that the first disciples believe? Did they believe in Jesus the “mere son” (lower than God or a semi-god)? Or they believed Jesus as the true and only God? What does it mean to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Proposition: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Whole Heart Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

How much of our heart do we have to give to God?

OUR WHOLE HEART MK 12 VS 28-31 Mark 12:28-31 (NKJV) 28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?" 29 Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: 'Hear, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: *other

Why All People Are Sinners And Why Jesus Had To Die For Our Sins Romans 3:23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2024

The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard." But what does this mean, and why is it significant?

Why All People Are Sinners and Why Jesus Had to Die for Our Sins Romans 3:23 Understanding Human Sinfulness The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Ecclesiastes 7:20, 1 John 1:8, Isaiah 59:2, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 John 4:10, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Brothers

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

How we relate to God affects how we relate to others: Because Cain didn't have a right relationship with God, his relationship with his brother Abel was not right either.

For a number of years, one of my favorite TV shows was "Murder, She Wrote" with Angela Lansbury. Now, I could never figure out how so many murders could happen in that little New England village of Cabot Cove, but there was something captivating about trying to figure out "who done it" before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

King Herod's Pitiful Plight

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 15, 2004

The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise that belonged only to God, and for it he paid a frightening price.

KING HEROD’S PITIFUL PLIGHT “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Thy name give glory Because of Thy lovingkindness, because of Thy truth.” Psalms 115:1 (NASB77) The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24, Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Revealed In A Dream Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

This chapter deals with sinful pride.

Well, we finally made it to chapter 4 in the Book of Daniel. This chapter deals with sinful pride. People who are filled with pride exalt themselves and demean others. That pride is sinful because it belittles and sometimes oppresses others. Sinful pride can cause rulers to subject people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Always Room For Repentance

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

End Time 2 / Last Judgment (C) - There is always room for repentance! Our sinfulness deserves God’s wrath. God’s grace provides forgiveness.

THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR REPENTANCE (Outline) November 8, 2009 -- LAST JUDGMENT / 2ND SUN. OF END TIME -- Jeremiah 26:1-26 INTRO: Scripture is always very clear about sin. Mankind sins daily and sin much. This is the simple fact of the world after the Fall. Adam and Eve sinned in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran