Sermons on Judging Sinners:

Matthew The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Jesus strolls past a tax office and sees a man named Levi. He must see more than what we might have, H called Levi to follow Him. Levi was named Matthew and followed the Master. Matthew introduces Jesus to his old friends.

Introduction A. There is an old, old story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter in, watching as others were welcomed through the gates of pearl, onto the streets of gold. As he stood there, he saw a group clothed in white robes and waving banners approaching the gates. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Law Breakers

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022

As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-17

Denomination: Other

What You Do Matters

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2009

This sermon focuses on how and why we do what we do for Christ and that it matters even when others do not think it does.

What You Do Matters! Scripture: Revelations 20:11-15; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Introduction: I went to graduate school at night while I was in the Air Force. I was a non-commissioned officer and I was not planning to go to officer training school or retire from the military. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Road And The Low Road

Contributed by John Gerald on Jan 13, 2005

This represents the choice between following Christ and not following Him.

THE HIGH WAY - and - THE LOW WAY Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE GOLDEN RULE Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Good relationships depend upon honest and fair dealings. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Methodist

A Man Of Contrasts

Contributed by Vladimir Lukyanov on Oct 8, 2002

Samson was a man of contrasts. He was separated as a Nazarite, yet tampered with evil associations; a man of mighty strength, but very weak in resisting temptation; He was occasionally Spirit-possessed, but yielded to carnal appe

Samson - a man of contrasts Overcoming the Roller-Coaster of Spiritual Growth Judges 13:24-16:30 Objective: • to see that we are a lot like Samson: redeemed, but carnal • what do we need to be spiritual Intro: I would love to say that when a person gets saved - his or her life gets forever ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Measure Up To God's Standard? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus will teach us tonight that as his disciples we still must follow the rules, so tonight we want to see how we measure up to God’s standards or rules.

Introduction The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behavior. And when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is Difficult

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 2, 2021

The calling for "forgive, just as Jesus has forgiven you," and the quote from Jesus in the Model Prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," makes forgiveness a command, not a good thought or request.

Forgiveness Is Difficult (Col. 3:12-14) Intro: A. He was betrayed by Judas and openly denied by Peter. At his trial no one stood beside him to defend him. He was accused based upon lies and misrepresentation of his words. Pilate knew he was innocent, but as a politician his position in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Murder; Don't Even Think About It. Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study on the 6th commandment forbidding murder and Jesus' expansion to include anger in our hearts.

Exodus 20:13 & Matthew 5:21-26 INTRO: AG: There is a famous quote about the Bible that says: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do understand but do not want to do.” TS: Jesus set a pattern in Sermon on the mount as He restates some of these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don’t We Fear God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 27, 2017

A look at good fear and bad fear as well as the reasons that we don't fear God anymore.

“FEAR NOT?”: Does the Bible contradict itself on whether we are to fear? - Matthew 10:28. - There are places in the Bible where believers are instructed to “fear not.” There are also places in the Bible where it’s clear that the people should have had fear. So which is it? Are we to fear or to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Crying Wolf

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 14, 2025

Crying wolf is defined as a call for help when it is not needed, culminating in a possible non-belief by others when aid is truly required.

Criss Jami, an American poet, essayist and musician once remarked: “Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help.” Revelation 13:1 reminds us: “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 1 John 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 10:12

Church Ushers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Topics: Snooty, Ushers

How To Get Rid Of Hell

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

According to a recent USA Today survey, only 52% of adults in America are certain there’s a hell.

TEXT: Mark 9:43-49 (LB) – “If your hand does wrong, cut it off. Better live forever with one hand than be thrown into the unquenchable fires of hell with two! IF your foot carries you toward evil, cut it off! Better be lame and live forever than have two feet that carry to hell. And if your eye is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:43-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Dirty Christianity

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

Sermon one in a series on Jude. It reveals the problem in Conservative Christianity where people living in wilfull disobedience to God claim salvation.

2 Peter-Jude 1. The Problem of Dirty Christianity (Jude 1:1-4) “Godless people, whose condemnation was written about years ago, have slipped in unnoticed among us (by the side door).They are people who distort the grace of God and use it as an excuse to practice unrestrained immoral acts.” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken, Not Saved

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 10, 2007

How many times has God’s Word convicted you, but you have tried to put any decision to follow through on what God has told you to do off until a later date.

Shaken, Not Saved Have you ever had an experience that has left you a bit shaken? Losing a loved one? Been involved in or seen a terrible accident? When someone close to us has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness? — all of these experiences can shake us up. How about when God’s word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed