Sermons on Inner Sin:

The Self Inflicted Wounds Of Christians Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” We’ve prayed/fasted about it ...had the preacher/other Christians pray for us and we just on going back to the same sin that has tripped us up for years. (The usual defiance.)

The Self Inflicted Wounds of Christians October 30, 2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” 1 The calendar may change but we keep facing the same opposition, defiance, sin, hang ups, habits, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Did He Say? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus made radical claims about himself

What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

Life As A Cog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015

Last week I mentioned that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things that identify us as a COG-Child Of God.

LIFE AS A COG Rom. 8:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week one of the things I talked about was that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Achan

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013

Sometimes I think we forget that God does not only love, but that He is also a just God who punishes sin. Let¡¦s remember that every sin we commit is a sin against God, and that sin not only hurts us, it also hurts others, and it hurts our relationship wi

The Story of Achan Background Passage: Joshua 7:1-26 Focal Passage: Joshua 7:6-7, 10-13, 16-21, 24-26 Introduction Let¡¦s back up a few weeks and recap what¡¦s already happened. God had given the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but they still had to take it away from those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Man’s Catastrophe

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

A Withered Heart v. 10 – No Righteousness v. 11 – No Understanding v. 11 – No Desire for God v.12 – No Goodness v. 17 – No Peace v. 18 – No fear of God v. 19 – No Defense

Rom 3:10-19 History’s Greatest Catastrophe The Black Death: The Greatest Catastrophe Ever killed 50 million people in the 14th century, or 60 per cent of Europe’s entire population All the citizens did little else except to carry dead bodies to be buried [...] At every church they dug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 27, 2013

Here is a very short teaching on what confessing means in regard to 1 John 1:9

True Confessions 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and will purify us from all unrighteousness." Over the years, many revivals have happened when God poured out His Holy Spirit so mankind may have the opportunity to be restored back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Giving Word Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

So we can see that God didn't give His law as a means of salvation...but as a life style for those who had already been saved. It was the way He wanted His redeemed ones to live. True freedom is the opportunity and the ability to express what we truly are

THE LIFE GIVING WORD JAMES 1:19 25 READ James 1:19 25 Last week James made us aware that our position as Christians is one of conflict...the battle of the two natures within us. Having done that, James now wants to help us to enter into a present salvation (21) which includes a blessing here and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Lust Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Lust was considered to be the least deadly of sins though when you look at the church’s discussion of sexuality, you would think that it would be much higher. But it wasn’t. Our sexual desire is a gift from God. The problem is that when we change sexual i

Lust 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Three ministers and their wives went out to dinner and were in a terrible accident, and all six were killed. They came to the Pearly Gates of Heaven and were greeted by St. Peter. "I know you are all men of the cloth," said St. Peter, "but as a matter of protocol I need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Americans do not go to church any more: they have switched religions; they now attend the Temple of Greed!” We didn’t invent greed. Greed has been around as long as there have been people, and stuff to lust after. In every era of human history, there have

Greed Proverbs 28:25, Luke 12:15, Philippians 4:12, 2 Corinthians 9:6 Several men were in the locker room of a health club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues: 
Hello?" "Honey, It's me." "Hi!" "Are you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 31: No Second Chances

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2012

God forgives our sin, but we must suffer the consequences.

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 31: No Second Chances March 25, 2012 A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Admit You Are A Sinner Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

While sin is an act, much like to drink or to drug; sinning is a state of being, just like being an alcoholic or being a drug addict. Therefore, if one wants to be rehabilitated from the state of being a sinner, then one needs a 12 step program to support

Sunday, July 6, 2008 “Admit you are a Sinner” Text: I John 1: 8 – 10 We embark on our Summer Sizzler series with an ambitious theme: “12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin.” Many of us will quickly recognize the 12 step program idea that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself To God Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist