Sermons on Inherited Sin:

The Deadly Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2011

“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord slothfully...” The “work of the Lord is not to be done negligently, with slackness. Sloth is disastrous to the believer.

The Deadly Sin of Sloth Jeremiah 48:10 “Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully...” In this passage of Scripture before us the Chaldeans were to destroy the Moabites, which is called the work of the Lord, because God had commission them to do so. It was not to be done ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Condition In Sin

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

The hopeless condition of man in sin

There were two brothers, well known around town for their crooked business dealings and underworld connections. They were a mean and cold-blooded as you could imagine. One day one of the brothers died, and the surviving brother wanted to give his dead brother a funeral fit for a king. He called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Your Sin

Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 19, 2006

Based on Romans. Why we sin and strategy for conquering it.

Conquering Your Sin Even after being saved, some people continue to have a problem with sin. Sin must be conquered to grow as a Christian and live an abundant life. As a unrepentant sinner, you cannot fully inherit or live the abundant life. Sins power can no longer have power over us if we have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin: Separation Anxiety

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

God will let unpleasant things happen in our life to move us on spiritually

Intro Story – swimming lessons. When I was about six years old I took swimming lessons one summer Remember, what it was like? I was scared – but it wasn’t so bad. We started by blowing bubbles, splashing in the pool, Dog paddle, pushing off from the side of the pool. The Instructor is always there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Reaction To Sin Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 31, 2011

This message looks at how Moses reacted to the people sinning around the golden calf and how we, the church, should react to sin today.

Our Reaction to Sin Exodus 32:20 The way we react to certain situations tell a lot about us. There are some things that we are able to control, but the one area we normally let our guard down is in our reactions. Tonight I want to look at how Moses reacted to seeing the people worshiping a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-20

So This Is Sin Too?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2022

It says that “whatever is not from faith is sin.” So even that is sin??? So if we are doing something just to go along, even though we are convinced it is wrong, we are sinning? That is what it says.

Alba 6-26-2022 SO THIS IS SIN TOO? Romans 14:22-23 A man went to see a psychiatrist and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will strengthen your will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023

Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 14, 2022

Our culture, our world, and even many in the church of lost the concept of sin. All quotes from scripture are from the NASB.

Our society’s, our culture's concept of sin is very closely related to their concept of holiness, God’s holiness. Our culture has a lack of a belief in God, or at very least, if there is a belief in a higher power, our culture’s has a low estimation of God’s holiness. Our single biggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting And Overcoming Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Sin is something that touches all of our lives and the consequences can be dire. Paul puts it this way: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’s.” Romans 3:23

Confronting and Overcoming Sin 1 John 1:7-9 Two elderly, Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher.
When he condemned the sin of stealing, the two ladies cried out at the tops of their lungs, "Amen Brother!!" When the preacher condemned the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Making Light Of Sin Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006

Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where There Is Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There is often sin in the camp, but the One who wants us to return to Him has promised to take it out.

Text: Zechariah 5:1-11 Title: When There Is Sin In The Camp Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to let sin go. Main Idea: God is taking sin out; we must let that sin go. Opening: Sin In The Camp. During my first few years of Bible college, I spent my summers working at a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Prayer For A Sinful Nation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2024

If you want God to answer YOUR prayers, remind God that HIS interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people. His purpose, and His promise.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, John 1:12, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Sell Your Birthright Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2020

Don't sell your birthright, like Esau did. Don’t sell your priesthood. Don’t sell the promises of God. And don’t sell your power over sin. Instead, enjoy your inheritance rights as a child of God, and live like the king that you are!

Some time ago (September 16, 2009), an article in The Washington Post began with these words: “The king folds her own laundry, chauffeurs herself around Washington in a 1992 Honda, and answers her own phone. Her boss's phone, too.” The article was about Peggielene Bartels, a secretary in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 5:10, Hebrews 13:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Integrity Is Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 25, 2006

If we are to live a life of Integrity we must confess the sin in our lives to God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2006 Date Preached: September 24, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity is being willing to confess your sin! Sermon Text: Daniel 9:5-6 5…we have sinned, committed iniquity, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist