Sermons on Indwelling Sin:

Anger - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It must have been one of the saddest days in the life of Moses. He had been appointed by God to rescue the people of Israel out of Egypt and bring them to the promised land. He had spent a long 40 years leading them through the desert. He had gone up the holy mountain ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sloth - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live For God, Not For Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Grace A License To Sin?

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW BUT UNDER GRACE? GRACE HAS FREED US FROM BEING SLAVES TO SIN AND NOW HAS MADE US SLAVES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (looking at individual acts of sin) (Images in chaps 6-7: baptism, offering, slavery, marriage) 1.

IS GRACE A LICENSE TO SIN SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW BUT UNDER GRACE? GRACE HAS FREED US FROM BEING SLAVES TO SIN AND NOW HAS MADE US SLAVES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (looking at individual acts of sin) (Images in chaps 6-7: baptism, offering, slavery, marriage) 1. Sin Should No Longer Be An ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blame For Sin And Death

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1.

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1. (:7-8) God's Law Benefits Us By Exposing and Provoking Our Sinful Nature a. Exposing our sinful nature (Illustr: microscope shows us realm of reality that otherwise we could not see) b. Provoking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride - The Greatest Sin

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002

Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-20, 1 Samuel 2:27-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Sampson Sin-Drone

Contributed by Charles Grasty on Jul 17, 2002

The life of Sampson is a divine appointment with the sacraficial service for the Lord.

FBCN The Samson “Sin” drone 2-13-01 Judges 13-16 The Philistines “were ruling over Israel” (14:4b) as we begin this story because of their sin and disobedience before God. God heard their prayers by sending the Israelites the help needed in Samson. I. The Way of Samson 13:1-5 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Unto Death Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

18th in First John Series

THE SIN UNTO DEATH 1 John 5:16-17 INTRO: Our text concerns a very unusual subject. The subject is “The Sin Unto Death.” The previous verses dealt with the great subject of prayer. John continues the theme of prayer and deals with a particular aspect of prayer. There are many facets of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy: No Excuse For Sin

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Sep 16, 2001

With the tragedy that has come upon our nation, we must be careful not to react in a sinful manner.

Intro: This week, the greatest tragedy in American history has befallen our country. Our beautiful America, who before had seemed to be above much the tragedy and devastation, terror and conflict that had stricken much of the rest of the world, has had a terrible blow struck. The scenes of war ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Sin Of Partiality And Favortism

Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001

We must admonish those we love, to be careful, never giving in to this most serious downfall!

Sin of Showing Partiality and Favoritism, James 2:1-13 1. This passage begins a new section in James, a discussion of various temptations and trials that are common to all believers. 2. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. 3. One of the strongest is that of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

I Have Sinned

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

True repentance is turning from sin and turning to the Savior.

I HAVE SINNED Ex 9:27 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD [is] righteous, and I and my people [are] wicked. Jos 7:20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002

This story has much to teach us about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 The seventh chapter of Joshua opens with the ominous word “but.” The use of the little conjunction of contrast is designed to drive ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist