Sermons on Ignorance Of Sinners:

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2025

God picked up the broken pieces and crafted them into a beautiful mosaic, until the last beautiful mosaic was of Jesus.

Friday of the 13th Week in Course 2025 Our Scripture from Genesis today recounts the end of Sarah’s life on earth, and the beginning of Abraham’s negotiations with his Hittite neighbors for a plot of land in which to bury her (and later, himself and his heirs). To get a full sense of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 106:3-4, Psalm 106:4-5, Genesis 23:1-4, Genesis 23:19, Genesis 24:1-8, Genesis 24:62-67  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"Our Identity In Christ (Ii): We Are Sinners And Need God’s Forgiveness”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the second sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

The second element about "Self-Identity" that we need to understand is that we are human beings who have sinned and need God's forgiveness. Let's read Genesis 3:6 - “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 Timothy 2:14, Matthew 18:15, John 8:46, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:5, 1 John 1:8-9, Genesis 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Eats With Sinners And Tax Collectors: The Parable Of The New Wine Into Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it.

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it. Now we’re coming in from the vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Call To All Sinners (Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

Imagine you are Matthew, the tax collector. You come from a Jewish background but you work for the enemy----the Roman Government. You have made a good living. But, ….

THE CALL TO ALL SINNERS Text: Matthew 9:9- 13 Matthew 9:9 - 13 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10  And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Calling Of A Tax Collector

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2001

This is a Bible study on the calling of Levi

The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5.27-32 Midweek Bible Study August 27, 1997 Basic Background This takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, early in the Galilean campaign, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John. This is all that we can say with assurance. No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beginning Of… A Godly Line Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God graciously preserves a godly line in the midst of ungodly cultures.

Scripture Introduction The most basic definition of the word, “theology,” is the study of God. I have many theology books, wise and thoughtful writings explaining who God is and what he requires of us. In none of those will you find a genealogy. Yes, some comment on the Bible’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010

This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Deliverer From Sin

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015

There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Parable Of Luke 15 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2015

An examination of the introduction to the parable of Luke 15.

Scripture Jesus’ entire ministry was only about three years long. He preached that the kingdom of God has come near, and he called upon people to enter the kingdom of God through faith and repentance (Luke 10:9; 12:31; 18:17). Jesus was now on his way to Jerusalem and only had a few months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Lost And Found Department

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015

God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Guilt By Association Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2014

Jesus was a friend of sinners and set us right by HIS actions. In Jesus God sees his righteousness on us, in spite of all of our shortcomings.

1. Guilt by Association movie: "Guilt by Association" is a 2002 movie based on true events about a single mother who gets caught up in a drug bust because of her drug-dealing boyfriend. The woman, who unknowingly helps her boyfriend, is sentenced to a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Word On The Street

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016

Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping Without Words

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 29, 2016

A Sinner worships Jesus without speaking a word, but her tears speak what is in her heart.

TITLE: Worshipping Without Words TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 INTRO: Now, we look at another story that is recorded only in Luke. Sometimes this story gets confused with one in the other gospels, where Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, but the two incidents take place at different times, in different places, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew The Publican Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of the 12, because he was a publican, tax collector for Rome. -- In Jesus' day, land and poll taxes were collected directly by Roman officials, but taxes on transported goods were contracted out.

#11~ MATTHEW: APOSTLES 2-15-14 ~ Today we'll continue with our study of the 12 Apostles, and today we'll talk for a few minutes about the apostle Matthew. ----- Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist