Sermons on Justifying:

The Power Of Confessing Sins

Contributed by Susan Mende on Jul 9, 2018

We don’t take responsibility for the mistakes that we make, but we learn to justify our mistakes by blaming something or someone else. But there is power in confessing our sins!

Icebreaker: A teacher asks a little boy as to why he was late to school. He replies that his mother served the breakfast late. When his mother was asked, she replied that the milkman delivered the milk late. The milkman, in turn, replied that the cow didn’t give milk on time. But the cow blamed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' roles as our Justified Journey, Joyful Joining, and Judicious Judge, as revealed in John 10:1-10, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, beloved family. How wonderful it is to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord, in the fellowship of His people, to reflect upon His word and His extraordinary love for us. Our focus today is on a passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verses 1-10. These verses present ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Jesus, Salvation, Door

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007

The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 14 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2011

Paul begins Chapter 5 with an affirmation of our being justified by faith through Jesus; and that even in the trials we are to persevere because it produces Christ-like hope within us.

Romans, Part 14 Romans 5:1-5 Introduction - Eph 2:8-9, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” - We “hope against hope” and receive eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter Defends Himself Before The Jerusalem Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2017

It appears that when the church leaders in Jerusalem had heard of Peter’s experience in Joppa at the home of Cornelius, they challenged his action and recalled him to Jerusalem for the purpose of justifying it.

May 6, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.D.7: Peter Defends Himself Before the Jerusalem Church (11:1-18) Scripture (Acts 11:1-18; KJV) 1 And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Help Spread The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2017

1. Miracles will be multiplied (vs. 4-7). 2. Joy will be justified (vs. 8). 3. Deceit will be defeated (vs. 9-12). 4. Souls will be saved (vs. 12).

What Happens When We Help Spread the Gospel? Acts 8:4-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: *What is our most important mission as a church? In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus put it this way: 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Unparalleled Grace Of Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2022

Jesus is the living definition of grace. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have been called, justified, renewed, sanctified, comforted, kept, sealed, and saved all by the unparalleled grace of Jesus.

The Unparalleled Grace of Jesus 2 Corinthians 8:9 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsKX4pF9x8 When the Apostles talked about our lives, they did so by placing before us the example of Jesus Christ When they told us to love each other, it was because Jesus Christ loved us. In John’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Agnostic Nazarenes - Mark 6:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

In his hometown, the people didn’t believe Jesus because he was a local handyman. Such an irrational conclusion is due to living by feeling instead of fact. Agnosticism is an effort to justify ignorance.

Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him and such miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58, Luke 4:16-30

The Creation Of Man And Woman (Part 1 ) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2021

The common misconception is that Chapter 2 is an epilogue or secondary insertion of what may have happened at creation. It is used by those who try to impose evolution into the creation narrative to justify their stance.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I started off my message last week issuing a challenge of being more intentional in your study of Scripture. One way is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29, 1 Peter 4:14, Philippians 3:3, Ezekiel 36:27, Job 32:8, Matthew 5:45, Psalm 147:8, Genesis 3:23, Genesis 3:18, Genesis 2:4-25, Romans 12:2, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Sin Of Unhappiness

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 7, 2025

There are sins we readily confess: pride, lust, envy, greed. There are others we justify, excuse, or even cherish. But there is one sin we rarely recognize—the sin of unhappiness.

“The Sin of Unhappiness: When Joy Becomes Our Responsibility” “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies…” — Deuteronomy 28:47–48 ________________________________________ Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunday, Expectations. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 5, 2015

The day of Jesus resurrection was a day of the unexpected, are we open to the unexpected taht God puts before us so that we might live in understanding of him and by his power?

Easter Sunday, expectations. I may have mentioned Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin previously. But during his day Nikolai was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23, Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jan 25, 2015

Re-discover grace as God intended. Grace was as much a part of God's charecter before creation and in the Old Testament as it is now under the Law of Christ.

God’s Amazing Grace Luke 17:10 Everyone who is saved will be saved by the grace of God. There will be no one saved without the grace of God. Grace is so constituted in God’s character that there is no way to know Him without knowing His grace. Like 1 John 4:8, when we are told God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ