Sermons on Our Sinful Nature:

God's Word Or Ours?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2010

Religious traditions are dangerous. We can easily be satisfied by them. Passified by them so that we go to sleep and do not follow God's call. May God deliver us!

Matthew 15:1-20 has been a key passage to point out the danger of vain worship by following man made traditions instead of God's word. I have often heard this passage applied to the activities that we do in our church services, but Jesus' application is actually much broader. So just what is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Record Of Sins Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013

I see the path of forgiveness of sin in this text. 1- We cry and the Lord forgives 2- We wait and the Lord gives hope 3- We believe and the Lord redeems

INTRO.- Have you ever been stopped by a police officer for any reason, speeding, incorrect lane crossing, etc.??? ILL.- A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ripples Of Sin

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

All sin is sin against God. If we sin against people it is only sin because we violate a law of God. All confession, therefore, is legitimate before God, but not all sin should be confessed before men. Confession is to go as far as the sin.

Charles Francis Berry, a major league umpire, was once asked if he ever made mistakes in calling balls and strikes. He looked at the person as if he were joking, and said, "Of course I may mistakes. My only trouble is I can't admit it." The tragedy is that the inability to admit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Sin In The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025

Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Sins

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 12, 2001

Committing Sins that we don’t know we’re committing.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SECRET SINS “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; BUT THAT THE WORLD ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Natural Breath, Why An Army, Spiritual Breath.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 2, 2022

This was part of a series of teaching that was used at our Officers fellowship here in Fiji for 2022. The combined fellowship involved all of the officers from Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. Contributions were also made by other leaders present at the Fellowship.

(A)Natural Breath Ezekiel 37:8 “I looked and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.” Here are some facts and other thoughts, some proof of just how fare fully and wonderfully made we are, this: “To help adjust your breathing to changing needs, ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3-4, Matthew 18:19-20, John 4:15-27, John 20:19-23, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Genesis 2:7-8, Ephesians 6:12-13, Ecclesiastes 4:12-13, Hebrews 10:25-26, Acts 17:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Three Fold Sin

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011

A sermon on Romans 1:18-32 and how this relates to our society today (Material adapted from Harold Vaughan "The Three Fold Sin of Society" from Herald of His Coming [http://www.heraldofhiscoming.com/] September 2003 issue)

Introduction: God is a Being of Moral Perfection and His Character is the law of the universe. How unlike the gods of Greek mythology who lived on Mt. Olympus. The Greek gods were even more immoral than the people. Xenophanes, a 6th century BC Greek philosopher, complained about the immorality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinful Sympathy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Chapter 4 shows us three approaches that Eliphaz took to Job, which he apparently thought would be helpful, but which are contrary to the true spirit of sympathy, and thus, must be classified as sinful sympathy, for they do more harm than good.

Tragedy so often leads to bitterness against God. Mark Twain had a daughter who died at the age of 21 because of diphtheria. His wife also died young. He became so angry and bitter that he lashed out at God with the very gift that made him famous, his pen. He wrote and imaginative tale about ...read more

V. Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 13, 2016

Our fifth Article of Faith. Explains our definition of sin and how that differs with Calvinist theology.

We are going to continue our walk through the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene. Let’s try to remember what we have learned so far. The first article was I. The Triune God II. Jesus Christ III. The Holy Spirit IV. The Holy Scriptures Last week, in discussing the term ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Sin is powerful and deceptive and will hold a tight reign on you, but we can overcome

“The Power of Sin” Introduction: Does anyone struggle to live the Christian life? Do you ever look at the Scriptures and see that your life just doesn’t match? Do you ever wonder if the Christian life really can work? Do ever feel like you do things that you really do not want to do? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

Pointing out the four major consequences of sin.

Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin impacts on them and on God. This paper is an attempt to show, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Captive To Sin"

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

In describing Lot, we attempt to discover the description of what a true Christian looks like.

July 15, 2001 Genesis 14 “Captive to sin” INTRODUCTION I need a volunteer. [have a volunteer come up, preferably a woman] I’m going to hand you an object, and I want you to describe it to everyone that is present here. [hand her a rock, and have her describe it, starting with what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011

The bowl judgments remind us of the seriousness of sin and the need to repent continually

Randy, the painter, often thinned his paint to make it go further. So when the local Baptist Church decided to restore its biggest building. Randy put in a low bid and got the job. He bought the paint, and, yes, thinned it to make it go further. Well, Randy was painting away, the job nearly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist