Sermons on Powerful Sin:

Ash Wednesday- David's Call For Repentance

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon was used Ash Wednesday and describes King David's call for repentance.

Ash Wednesday Feb 13, 2012 Tonight we come as a church and do a self-examination before our Lord. Its an extended time of prayer and preparation for the celebration of Christ resurrection. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Around 230 AD, a group of Christians started ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Common Problem

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Why do we rebel even as babies. I don’t know. Why did the people in Israel continue to sin even in the face of God’s miracles. I don’t know.

Our Common Problem The cycle of Judges: A judge dies and the people rebel against God and worship other gods because they are without Spiritual leadership. God brings retribution in the form of captivity and slavery by a neighbouring enemy. The people repent and cry out to God for relief. God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016

Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Prayer Of Repentance

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Looking at sin and wrong reactions to sin. And then David's repentance to his sin.

I have been meditating on sin and our reactions to sin over this last week. What Ever Happened to Sin? R.C. Sproul put it this way: “We are not sinners because we sin; we sin because we are sinners.” The heart or mind of a person is already polluted with something that is opposed to the authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-11, Genesis 31:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Manner Of Man Is This?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?

"WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?" Matthew 8:23-27 8-4-7 Today we’ll talk for a little while on, [WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS] the Lord Jesus Christ. Listen as I read today’s text found in: Matthew 8:23-27 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

We make choices everyday about our lives, but no decision is more important than to have the Lord active or inactive in your life.

Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Good morning everyone, please turn to Deuteronomy 30. Last week, we looked at dealing with fear in our lives. We looked at the fact that fear can keep us from doing and being who the Lord wants us to be. We saw that we make decisions ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christians Checkbook- Work Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2024

This is the 185th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#185] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- WORK RIGHT Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: This is an interesting place for us to be in our Sermon Series in Ephesians. Today starts year 26 as Pastor at Bel Aire. For the last 13 years, I have worked as the Energy Manager with Hobbs Schools. It has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Healed People Helping Jesus Heal Others Series

Contributed by Sam Jo on Aug 17, 2025

When Jesus heals us—physically, spiritually, or emotionally—He also calls us to help Him heal others.

Introduction • Jesus came into the world to heal the broken-hearted, set captives free, and bring life to the dead (Luke 4:18). • Many times in the Gospels, those who were healed by Jesus didn’t just go home quietly; they became messengers, helpers, and witnesses of Christ’s power. • Healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 8) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

We are continuing our series on the Miracles of Jesus

John chapter 11:1 Jesus gets word of Lazarus’s illness and after a couple of days pass by, Jesus tells the disciples, “lets go to Judea again. v.8: The disciples ask Jesus “are you sure you want to do that? After all, it wasn’t very long ago, they tried to stone you.” I can’t help but wonder if ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Tsur "The Rock" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011

Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Stormy Transformation

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Apr 7, 2010

: God demonstrated resurrection power to His disciples but their immediate response did not reproduce His power in them. It was only when they followed in obedience that they too received that power. God is still in the miracle working business today.

I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. A Stormy Transformation Text: John 20 & Acts 4; Luke 16 A man named Carl and his wife were ready to get a divorce. They had each had affairs and had completely destroyed their trust in one another. Carl sincerely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Scepter Of Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Your throne, O God, endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 26, 2021

What's the organizing principle of the Christian's life? Paul explains in Eph. 3.

Rooted in Love 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 3:14–21   • Road trip, packing. So “dad proud” of the initial packing job in the Tahoe. • Less proud after 1st night’s stop. Not nearly so compact and efficient. • Trip home - tired, more junk we picked up while away. Nothing fit like it was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Pentecost The Rest Of The Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 28, 2025

Pentecost the church learns to listen to the voice of Jesus. quotes from Max Lucado and Leonard Sweet

In Jesus Holy Name June 8,2025 Text: John 14:15 Pentecost Redeemer “Pentecost The Rest of the Story” Pentecost is one of the busiest days in Jerusalem. people have come together from all over the ancient world to Jerusalem, the city of God. Speech ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 16:5-9, Acts 4:8-11, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Lutheran