Sermons on Habitual Sin:

A World Condemned Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Peeling Off The Grime

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014

Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Eyes Of Yahweh Are Upon You

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

We were wandering in the wilderness of sin, but God led us into the promised land of salvation. There is an enemy to drive out before we can take possession The enemy is indwelling sin or the old nature

The Eyes of Yahweh Are Upon You Deuteronomy 11:1-28 Key Verse “The eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year unto the end of the year.” Verse 12 This verse is referring to Canaan... the promised land... “ a land that God careth for.” For ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is My Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 31, 2014

I wonder how often we try to hide from the fact that we've made a mess?

“Getting A Clue: Why Is My Life Such a Mess?” Gen. 3:1-24; 2 Cor. 5:11-21 One of our daughters-in-law has an exotic bird named Charley. For fun our son taught Charley to say, “I make a mess.” Charley may not always say it at appropriate times, but at least there are times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful Of What You Ask For! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2014

Are we asking for the same things the rest of the world is asking?

Before we go to our study of 1 Samuel 8, turn with me briefly to the Book of Revelation Chapter 21 and let’s take a glimpse of what will happen in the future. Read along with me Revelation 21:22-27…. Again, v24 tells us “By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

Many ask Christians this question believing that because evil exists then that must mean there is no God, but that is a false argument. If God is good then how can there be genocide in Rwanda and shootings in high schools? How do you answer people when th

There isn’t anyone alive that would deny the existence of evil, but what is our response to it from a biblical perspective? We see its impact around us all the time yet many people struggle to define. Where does evil come from? Many ask Christians this question believing that because evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Man Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 4th instillation in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

MAN (BFM pt.4) Text: Genesis 1:27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well so far we’ve looked at the first two points of the BFM, The Scriptures and God, today we’re going to be looking at article #3 – Man. The doctrine (or teaching) of man is called anthropology, and there is a whole secular field ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Diablo Me Hizo Hacerlo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Muy a menudo hemos escuchado de la boca de personas que han caído en pecado, utilizar la famosa frase "el diablo me hizo hacerlo". ¿Cuan cierto será eso? ¿quien es últimamente responsable por los pecados cometidos, el diablo o la persona quien comete el

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación ¿Que es la CONCUPISCENCIA? Santiago 1:13-15 Etim: Latín, con- plenamente, cupere, desear. Concupiscentia, deseo, ambición. La insubordinación de los deseos a la razón; la inclinación de la naturaleza humana hacia el pecado, causa ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Celebrate Eve's Misdeed

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 27, 2010

Some Apostates Contend The Fall Of Man Was Actually A Leap Forward

Ever since Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve were forced to confront God for their disobedience in consuming the Forbidden Fruit, mankind has sought to excuse his errant deeds (those actions once known as "sin" in a less politically correct era). Perhaps the most metaphysically ambitious excuse is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unraptured Church.

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jan 30, 2023

Mark 13:35-37 KJV "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

i was wheeling (driving) my children to school when this call kept coming. It was John, one of my church members. I parked to answer this persistent call. John was panting, as he spoke. "John, what exactly is the problem and please calm down? He kept shouting, "it had happened, please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Herod Antipas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

7 steps on the road to hell illustrated by Herod Antipas (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/2001-04-08-The-Man-Who-Would-Be-King-Christ-Speaks-to-the-Problem-of-Frivolous-Curiosity/)

HoHum: The April 12, 1993, issue of Newsweek unknowingly reported the signs of the times. Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones, married his son’s wife’s daughter, a woman 34 years his junior. Her mother married Wyman’s son, Stephan, a man 16 years her junior. That makes Stephan his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Scars Remain Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 31, 2022

David set in motion many troubles from his sin with Bathsheba. He is forgiven, but the consequences of sin play out. Not all problems are a result of sin and we don’t usually see such a one to one correlation between our past sin and our problems but it is explicitly clear in King David’s case.

Fairytales are so uplifting. Prince charming rescues the princes and of course they live happily ever after. A lot of traumatic things happened to the princes before prince charming rescued her. The fairytale ending whitewashes the harsh reality of the remaining scars. Everyone has struggles. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Ezra Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

To fully restore our connection to God, we must become aware of our sins, admit them to another and act in a way which totally removes the sin and its tempters from our presence quickly. Any compromise robs us of a true connection to our God.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-7, Ezra 9:13-15, Ezra 10:1-2, Romans 3:21-24, Matthew 5:37, Ezra 10:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Result Of Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 26, 2012

The cross of Christ can cure the condemnation of Adam’s choice. Through Jesus Christ we have received abundant grace and gift of righteousness. This grace does not give us license to sin, but grants us the freedom to live and grow in Godliness.

Opening illustration: On November 24, 1971, a man known today as D. B. Cooper hijacked a commercial flight between Portland and Seattle by threatening to blow up the plane unless he received $200,000. After landing to receive a ransom, he ordered the plane back into the air. Then the rear stairs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

I have seen the enemy.....and the enemy is ME!

(Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ