Sermons on Minimalizing Sin:

Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021

Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are The Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 21, 2023

At some point in our lives, have we ever felt the thrill of victory over something? Have we ever felt the pain and agony of defeat?

What is victory and what does it mean? Victory is a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, or to endeavor against odds or difficulties. Defeat is to suffer, a prevention of success, a loss of a contest, a failure, or to be overthrown. At some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Sin Abounds, Grace Abounds Even More

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 31, 2024

A message about the Love and grace we get from God in our lives. A message from the Book of Romans.

Please stand hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In Jesus Name Amen? Before you sit down, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Is Yours Either To Be Servant Of Sin Or Servant Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We are commanded by God to not let sin reign in our bodies, obeying its lusts, but instead we are to present ourselves to Him as instruments of righteousness..

Verse: Romans 6:12-23, John 8:34, 1 Peter 2:16. In John 8:34 Jesus tells the unbelieving Pharisees, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” Once we come to Christ in repentance and receive forgiveness for sin, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 6:6

Apostasy: The Sin Of Judas And It’s Reality Today Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 6, 2024

Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. God talks a lot about apostasy and even allows Judas to become an illustration of it. What does God say about apostasy?

Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. In Matthew 24: 10-12 Jesus told us that it is what we should expect to as the world moves into its final chapters. He said: “At that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Can God Forgive A Murderer And Gravity Of Deadly Sins. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

Murder, the taking of an innocent life, is considered one of the most heinous crimes in human society.

Murder, the taking of an innocent life, is considered one of the most heinous crimes in human society. It is a violation of the most fundamental human right – the right to life. But can God forgive a murderer? This question has sparked debate and discussion among theologians, religious leaders, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:17, 2 Samuel 12:13

Divisions, Sins, And Signs (Matthew 12:22-37)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 26, 2025

The clash between Jesus and the Pharisees intensified during the time of His public ministry. He rebuked and condemned them for their hypocrisy and unbelief, warning them of the eternal consequences.

After healing the man with the withered hand (12:9-14), the Lord Jesus continued His work of healing the sick and teaching the Word. Now the people brought before Him a man who was not only demon-possessed but also suffered from blindness and the inability to speak. Jesus immediately cast out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-42, Mark 3:22-27, Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

No Sin Greater Than God's Grace

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 22, 2025

This message of this sermon is this: No one is beyond the reach of God's grace.

Introduction A young man once came to me after a church service. His eyes were filled with tears as he asked, “Pastor, can God really forgive me? You don’t know what I’ve done. My sins are too big. I don’t think God’s grace can reach me.” That question is not new. Many people carry a heavy burden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Holy Righteous Life And Avoiding Temptations And Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 24, 2025

As believers, we are called to live a life that honors God.

As believers, we are called to live a life that honors God, despite our struggles with sin. The Bible teaches us that God's desire is for us to live holy and righteous lives, avoiding temptations and sin. God's Desire for Our Holiness - 1 Thessalonians 4:7: "For God did not call us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016

This may be the hardest of all the one another commands. However, forgiveness is not only possible it is necessary for us to be the church Christ has called us to be. This sermon examines the practical steps we can take to make forgiveness a reality.

Forgive One Another Colossians 3:13 We read in Luke 23, “When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals- one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Caught In The Spin Cycle Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 23, 2012

We have all experienced being caught in the cycle of sin. Moving from thoughts, to actions, to covering it up, to promises not do it again, to repeating it. So how do we break the cycle?

Title: Caught In The Spin Cycle Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:13 Introduction Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” He was of course talking about science. But what if we applied it to life? What in your life have you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is A Religious Sinner? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022

Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people who sin while under the law.

Romans 2:17-29 depicts two groups of individuals, with an accentuation on the way in which their transgression connects with their insight into God's composed Law for the country of Israel. Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spending Time With The Best Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012

Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is Sorry Enough?

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems with it. I noticed there was a problem with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist