Sermons on Overcoming Sinfulness:

Israel Sins Again (Judges 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2025

Does Israel's cycle of falling into sin mean that we in the church are also guilty? Let's look at Judges 10.

Do we in the church fall into cycles of sin and repentance as Israel did? What can we learn from their continual falling into sin? Who can save us? Let’s look at Judges 10. Did Tola serve 23 years and Jair 22 years as judges in Israel? Now after Abimelech died, Tola the son of Puah, the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Bondage Of Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Breaking free from the bondage of sin is not just a possibility; it is a promise for those who put their faith in Jesus Christ.

BREAKING FREE FROM THE BONDAGE OF SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:36 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:16-18; Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Sin is a powerful force that can enslave us, leading to despair and separation from God. Many individuals feel trapped in patterns of sin, believing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Romans 6:16-18, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Mercy Over True Sin

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 22, 2025

Struggling with Sin? You're not the first. This morning we look at Law and Grace, and how great the Mercy Jesus gives us over True Sin is.

True Mercy Over True Sin Good Morning. Today we look at Law and Grace, two things that live in constant tension in a Christian’s life. A common knock against focusing too much grace is that it will encourage a lack of love or respect for God’s Law. As Paul says in Romans 6, because we have grace ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiving Sins Is Also A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2023

Our biggest problem can be fixed by repentance and confession. We can be healed through this charism of the Church.

Pentecost Sunday 2023 Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so striking, with its description of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the form of fire, and the resulting prayer in tongues, that it tends to overwhelm the rest of the Scriptures. So let’s look at today’s psalm 104 to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Seven Deadly Sins Of Bible Study

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 31, 2023

The Bible is of supreme importance to Christians. We do not worship it, but it tells us of the God we do worship. It is assumed that Christians desire to study the Bible.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them Based on an Article By Jack Kuhatschek __________________ The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them is based heavily on an article by Jack Kuhatschek that I had in my files. I couldn’t find a link to it on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Sin? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 11, 2022

What is sin and what are the consequences?

Here are the questions I propose we ask: What is sin? How does it happen? What results from sin? How does God respond to sin? Why does God allow sin? Today we will look at the sin of the first people on earth. Please open your Bibles to the very beginning…. Look at Genesis 1:1…. And so, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 12, 2022

Mark 2:1-12

Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12 Good Morning, Matthew 1:20 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 And she will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11 Not Under Law - A License To Sin? Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 25, 2021

This is the 11th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 6:15-18 15”What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? 17 But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Leaders Fail To Deal With Sin Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

The message of this chapter is clear: spiritual compromise tolerated under leadership will eventually produce corruption, instability, and divine judgment.

WHEN LEADERS FAIL TO DEAL WITH SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 15:1-38 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 8:11; Romans 6:12-14; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:2-5; Proverbs 14:34 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 15 covers the reigns of several kings in both Judah and Israel, and it presents a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 15:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authority To Forgive Sins (Mark 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2024

Did Jesus have authority on earth to forgive sins? Let's discuss this in Mark 2.

Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins? Did Jesus spend time with sinners? Will Christians fast? Is Jesus Lord of the Sabbath? Let’s find out in Mark 2. What happened in Capernaum? And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James And John And The Near Occasions Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2021

We must work hard to avoid situations in which our buttons are pushed, or our “triggers” are pulled.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Course 2021 Temptation. If any of us might claim never to have been tempted to do something morally evil, I’d just suggest that you haven’t been paying attention. We are tempted all the time. Turn on radio, TV, Internet, you are assailed by ads. Most of them tell you to buy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:18, Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Go Wash Yourself (Sin Purification)

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 16, 2024

Unrepentant sin separates us from God. He tells us to repent of our sins and to purify ourselves by spiritually washing them away through Jesus' cleansing blood. After we do that, God will forgive us. God loves us and wants to restore us so that we can be pure, clean, and holy in His sight.

Let's all read together Isaiah 1:16-18 CSB, 16. Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from my sight. Stop doing evil. 17 Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause. 18 “Come, let’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-18, 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Was The Sin That Caused The Boat To Rock? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2024

Evil was rampant through the area. God called a man to preach repentance. But instead of doing as he was instructed, he ran. How many Christians today are like that?

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. However, Jonah ran away from God. In verses one - three: God called Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pull Up & Pull Out Of Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to let go of burdens and sins, trusting Jesus to strengthen and guide them as they faithfully persevere in their spiritual journey.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. The week felt heavy. The heart feels hurried. The soul feels sticky with cares that cling like wet clothes in a storm. You’ve tried to push through, to power up, to pretend it’s fine. Yet there’s this whisper within: “There has to be a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Sin, Weight, Perseverance

A Deep Dive Into Sin........., Judgement And Grace. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 17, 2024

There is a pattern established by God. That of Sin, judgement and grace. We look at how this is depicted in Genesis chapters 1-20.

A deep dive into Sin, Judgment and Grace. We started last week's message with a review of the events from creation, up until the birth of Abram who would go onto have his name changed to Abraham, which means The Father of Many. Rochelle and I got home and discussed the message and the amount ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 10:10, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 4:10-16, Romans 6:23, Genesis 12:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Genesis 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army