Sermons on Killing Sin:

Jesus The Refugee

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015

Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

“Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering In Our Lives?

Contributed by Vagner Souza on Oct 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes.

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes. What I mean is where this suffering probably came from, which is its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3, 1 Samuel 25:17-20, 2 Peter 2:5

Denomination: *other

The Antidote To The ‘kindly Grandfather’ God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2024

This passage is a stark contrast to the "kindly grandfather" image of God that many had. What are the specific ways that shows up here?

JUDGMENT-FREE ZONE: Many people like to think of God as a kindly grandfather. - Ezekiel 5:1. - There is a popular conception of God as a kindly (and slightly senile) grandfather in the sky. He’s not going to rebuke you for anything you’re doing. He’s going to ask if everyone had a good time. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Going Away From God - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

People are not walking close to God anymore.

JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

Sin is kept in secret, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We must be willing to recognize it for Repentance to begin.

Sermon - desiring God - Carnal nature is what each of us was born into. - Labeling it like that makes it sound like it truly is, bad. - Then we go into the atmosphere of the church. Sin would be the least thing we desire. Well, it should be! - Now we take in account of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed Murders By Jehu ?

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon shows how God raised up a man, anoints him to execute a violent judgement against Jezebel and Ahab.

ANOINTED MURDER BY JEHU ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text 2 Kings 9:1-13, 30-37 Introduction Elijah was a famous and powerful prophet, but he suffered defeat under Jezebel’s hand. In 1 Kings 19, he flees from Jezebel and wanted to die. Jezebel was famous because he killed many of the prophets of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-37

Denomination: Charismatic

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009

God has provided a great Salvation for us all

SO GREAT A SALVATION Hebrews 2:3 3. how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, In Hebrews 2:3 we are confronted first with the possibility of neglect. Most of the calamities of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 36 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Many times in our world we see a Father passing down his ‘mantle’ to his son. - race car driver - My grandfather to my uncle - Falwell’s son Now those types of ‘passing of the baton’ are fairly easy to define. There’s paperwork, there’s legal work, there’s policy changes, and there’s a visible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Executioner

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Don't kill the voice of that preacher who is trying to save you with preaching the Word.

Mark 6:21-29 KJV And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; [22] And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agent Jehu And The End Of Ahab's Line Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 11, 2008

A secret agent commissions Jehu to completely destroy everything belonging to the house of Ahab. What happened to our easy-going, all-forgiving, slow-to-get-angry God? This message looks at the question: Does it Really Matter if I Accommodate Sin?

The last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at a couple of God’s Agents; · First, we looked at Agent Elijah and the Showdown on Mount Carmel. We considered the question, “Does it Really Matter What I Believe?” We learned that the difference between Jehovah and Baal was a world of difference; not ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Balance Of Justice And Mercy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 24: 1 – 23

Leviticus 24: 1 – 23 The balance of Justice and Mercy 24 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually. 3 Outside the veil of the Testimony, in the tabernacle of meeting, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 14, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 25: 1 – 18

Numbers 25: 1 – 18 Don’t let your guard down 25 Now Israel remained in Acacia Grove, and the people began to commit harlotry with the women of Moab. 2 They invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. 3 So Israel was joined to Baal of Peor, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Hiding Place

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2010

Achan discovered the reality that sin has no hiding place and carries with it dire consequences not only for the offender but that are widespread. One man’s sin can destroy a family, a church, and even a nation.

No Hiding Place – Joshua 7:1-12 Introduction: The actions of a few can have positive or negative consequences for hundreds. This is powerfully illustrated in the life of a man named Achan. His attitude may have been the same as many today: what I do is nobody’s business but mine. Achan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Snake

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2002

This is a sermon for Family Night of Vacation Bible School. The theme of Vacation Bible School is "Amazon Outfitters". This is an evangelistic message.

Wednesday Evening June 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2002 SNAKE! Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction: 1. Who in here likes snakes? Not me. I am afraid of all snakes. We have been studying “Amazon Outfitters” this week and in the Amazon there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist