Sermons on Influence Of Sin:

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery (Galatians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2024

Are we under law or faith? Is circumcision in the flesh still necessary? Let's find out in Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but was not a rebel. He cooperated with the Apostles before him. Was the commandment to be circumcised still valid in the flesh, that is, in the letter of the law? Is there a spiritual application of the law of circumcision? Are works of the law ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Guilty Of The Seven Sins Of Not Soul Winning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 27, 2024

Which of these sins are we guilty of?

Levi reacted as Jesus would want the entirety of his supporters to do, he followed his Lord promptly, and he assembled his companions to meet him as well. Levi left a worthwhile and exploitative tax-collecting business to follow Jesus. Then Levi held a gathering for his kindred collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Impact Of Sin (Lessons From Cain And Abel)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 29, 2025

Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...

The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Judah's Sin (Genesis 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2024

Be sure you sin will find you out, is a warning to do things God's way? Let's examine Judah's sin in Genesis 38.

We may think that we have hidden our sins, but they often come back to haunt us. Is it better to live honestly and above board, as much as humanly possible, than be constantly worried that our sin will find us out? Let’s look at Genesis 38. Did Judah leave his brothers to live elsewhere? Right ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

King David And The Gibeonites: The Impact Of Sin On Generations Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

There is a problem, David prays, God quickly answers David, and let’s David know, it’s because of something that happened during the time of Saul. And now it’s David’s job to make it right.

If you look back at the last one hundred or so years of American history, you see several generations of people. There of course the traditionalists, we call them “the greatest generation” or “the silent generation” they are the Americans who fought World War II. They built on the accomplishments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1, 2 Samuel 21:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Sin Of Hoarding: When Wealth Ceases To Serve

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 5, 2025

This sermon explores why a nation so rich in resources have people so poor in daily bread.

Beloved, we live in a time of abundance—and yet, we see so much poverty. Our country has billionaires whose wealth can feed millions, but many of our neighbors go to bed hungry. Hundreds of billions of pesos are locked away—sitting in vaults, foreign banks, and luxury assets—while our communities ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deception Of Satan

Contributed by Ron Forrest on Jan 30, 2005

The Deception of Satan and the influence of false Religions

Introduction. I. Satan wants to deceive you about the true living God. 1) Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 2) Satan wants to imitate God in every way to deceive the unknowing! 3) II Cor. 4:4 whose minds the god of this age has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Taste Of Saltiness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Become an influence maker in your church.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and to deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Topics: Be The Salt Of Your Church

Influential Fathers Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

There is a good kind of pride but the problem is when this is not balanced by humility. Pride must be balanced with humility. You can be proud of your child and have a bumper sticker which reads, “My child is on the honor roll at...” Now if that is so you

Pride II Chronicles 26:3-5, 15b-16 A politician attended a picnic with his constituents in his home district. He made the rounds visiting with people and then it was time to fill up his plate with lunch. He got his salad and side dishes and then went to the woman serving fried chicken. He asked, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022

The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Confession

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 6:15-23 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006

Romans 6:15-23

Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Conqueror

Contributed by Evelyn Newberry on Nov 9, 2000

Victorious Living in Christ

Our Conqueror Isa 63:1-6 1 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save." 2 Why are your garments red, like those of one treading ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans 3:21-31 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 26, 2006

Romans 3:21-31

Romans 3:21-31 Righteousness Through Faith (21)But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. (22)This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, (23)for all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Bible Church