Sermons on Minimizing Sin:

David's Lambs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 28th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#28] DAVID’S LAMBS 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Introduction: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 The words of Nathan the Prophet struck David to the heart. His penitential prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession of his sin and his plea for mercy, God lifted that portion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Flawed Hero Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 3, 2023

A believer's life is stained by great sin but God's grace is greater than all our sins.

Introduction We are concluding our five-week sermon series on Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” So far, we have examined the lives of Sarah, Moses, and Jacob. Today, I am concluding our study by examining the life of David. He is one of the greatest believers in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Pulls The Nail Out

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 3, 2023

A sermon to adults about God's coming judgment.

Isaiah 22:25 February 5, 2023 A.M. “When God Yanks the Nail Out” This morning I want to start off by reading just one Verse. The last Verse of Isaiah 22. Verse 25. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:25

Denomination: Baptist

Hole In The Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023

ATROCITIES HAPPENING INSIDE THE CHURCH!

HOLE IN THE WALL Ezekiel 8: Vision of Abominations in Jerusalem Ezekiel 8: Vision of Abominations in Jerusalem It came about in the sixth year, on the fifth day of the sixth month, as I was sitting in my house with the elders of Judah sitting before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell on me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Other

Jesus & Simon Peter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 6, 2021

Jesus was concerned about restoring Peter before His ascension.

Jesus & Simon Peter October 3, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was concerned about restoring Peter before His ascension. Focus Passage: John 21:1-17 Introduction: Backsliding. The very word brings up questions. Is it even possible ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Your Focus?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021

We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

Freedom from the Power of Sin.

December 12, 2020 Last week we learned how to Experience Salvation in a personal way: • We sense our need. • We acknowledge our sinfulness. • We repent and seek forgiveness. • We accept Christ’s sacrifice for us. Today we will go a step further by growing in Jesus. Transformation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Your Heart Is The “matter”! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him.

Your Heart is the “Matter”! Jeremiah 31 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him. I. What is wrong with your heart? A. Sin has been ingrained into your heart! 1. You have an inward propensity to pursue idols. 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Confession & A Transparent Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2016

True believers are 1) Cleansed from sin (1 John 1:7); yet, 2) Confessing sin (1 John 1:9); and even 3) Conquering sin (1 John 2;1a).

On April 29, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI met with a delegation of aboriginal Canadians he had invited to the Vatican at the request of the bishops of Canada. On the topic of residential schools, Benedict expressed “his sorrow at the anguish caused by the deplorable conduct of some members of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

How To Resist Temptation

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016

Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Tempted By Whom? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016

This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Too Fat To Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 11, 2016

Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at! ;-) We make too many judgment calls on girth when it appears God has no problem using a POG (Person Of Girth) We have a wrong definition of gluttony.

We were discussing on FaceBook an article by Kirk Cameron, “Is It A Sin To Be Fat?” I have provided the link below for your edification. D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were both 5' 9" tall and weighed 350 lbs. Both won over a million people to Christ. If it is a sin, it would appear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Agents Of Grace: Abigail Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 11, 2015

God used Abigal to turn David away from a senseless sin.

What image comes to mind when you hear the word “hero”? Do you think of a grizzled firefighter who routinely risks his life to save others? Such a person is certainly a hero, but so is the child who has the presence of mind to dial 911 when the house is on fire! Heroes come in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-40

Denomination: Lutheran