Sermons on Habitual Sin:

Rise Up! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. Will we take the energy, and obey the Lord’s command, to RISE UP and take a stand against sin? (Ref: Isaiah 8:9-10)

Rise up! Isaiah 8:9-10 Introduction - Last time in Isa. 7, the key to this chapter was God telling us NOT to worry - If you remember because of the threat of war they were ready to give up - Because the enemy had come knocking, the people feared & doubted God - The key for us is to be encouraged ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affects Of Worldly Affairs

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010

How the worldly affairs affects a Christians life.

Brief overview of Abraham and Lot’s Life together—the reason that Lot chose the plains of Jordan and the cities-large assets and fighting between the Lot’s employees and Abraham’s employees. Read Genesis 19:1-26 The Affects of Worldly Affairs Introduction: What do I mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mirrors

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010

Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Speaks To Randall Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009

Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blunder Effect Series

Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011

David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Body

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 15, 2011

In that temple the Spirit dwelt, as the Shekinah had dwelt in the temple of God at Jerusalem; it was therefore a holy temple, and an awful sin to defile it. Under the old dispensation, death was the penalty of polluting the temple. Today that temple, you

Opening illustration: Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he noticed one tall rugged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John the Baptizer had courage to confront the darkness in people's lives and to speak into their lives that he loved with tears in his eyes and compassion about their sin.

So now we’re gonna talk about John the Baptizer. It’s not John the Baptist. John wasn’t a Baptist. He’s a baptizer. Story starts. He had a dad. He had a mom. Most kids, that’s where the story starts. John’s dad, Zechariah, was a priest, served the temple, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Abominations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2011

Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates.

PROVERBS 6: (12-) 16-19 SEVEN ABOMINATIONS [Psalms 133] Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" (Ps. ) who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates. This familiar list of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cain, Noah & Babel – From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Cain, Noah & Babel – from bad to worse

Genesis 4-11 Manuscript From Bad to Worse I remember when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. The world was under the threat of nuclear war. America and Soviet Union were threatening to blow each other up. In the midst of this, in 1983, there was a movie called “The Day After.” The movie was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 40

Judges 6: 1 – 40 Why Me? 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do You Smell Today? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

If there are so many things offensive to our noses just imagine how God must react to the putrid stench of sin or some of the smelly things even believers do.

Some days I wonder why God decided to give human beings noses. I think that and then I have to put on a pair of glasses and I know at least one reason. There are other times I am glad I have a nose: as a child my favorite intersection in Tulsa Oklahoma was 21st and Sheridan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Spending Time With The Best Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012

Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Leprosy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 40 through 45

Mark 1: 40 – 45 Do You Have Leprosy? 40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Holey Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 4, 2011

This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This first sermon uses the Parable of the Sower to introduce the series.

A Holey Lifestyle Seven Sins and Solutions Preached by Chris McCarthy at Northampton Church of Christ (nhcoc.com) on 1.2.11 *** Note to Sermon Centrists: I drew a lot of content for this sermon series from “Seven” by Jeff Cook. Read it for good measure. Isaiah 6:1 In the year that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual L.s.d.

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 15, 2011

Lust, Sin, and Death! James warns us that there are consequences for our actions, and David's carnal sin is a vivid illustration of the damage a believer can cause to those around them!

Introduction The Year was 1990, and we had a problem in our school. Someone was handing out little patches with cartoon pictures and symbols – like temporary tattoos. Only thing was they were laced with LSD! Acid! Talk about scary! It’s a terrible drug that is HIGHLY addictive and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ