Sermons on Praise From God:

The Power Of Secret Sin

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008

The failure at Ai

The Power of Secret Sin The failure at Ai - Joshua 7 A man purchased a white mouse to use as food for his pet snake. He dropped the unsuspecting mouse into the snake’s glass cage, where the snake was sleeping in a bed of sawdust. The tiny mouse had a serious problem on his hands. At any moment ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Adam's Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 11, 2008

Adam declared his independence from God by his disobedience and his deliverate act of defiance. Because of him, the word "sin" entered the human lexicon.

Adam’s Declaration of Independence Genesis 3:1-12 February 10, 2008 For the next few weeks, I want to concentrate my messages on a few of the Bad Boys of the Bible. They are, to be sure, a mixed lot: Adam, Cain, Abraham, Jacob, and Samson. I can make the case that some are worse than others. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Results Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

It’s easy for us to point the finger at Adam and Eve as the origin of the problem of sin, but all us fall short of God’s glory. But thanks be to God, our Lord does not abandon us in our disobedience!

Put yourself in Adam & Eve’s shoes for a moment…  God places you in the produce section of the grocery store, and says, “Today there are 436 varieties of produce available, but I don’t want you to eat the persimmons.” How hard could it be? There’s 435 other delicious and varied items to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Sin For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 19, 2008

Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ.

GETTING FREE Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 17, 2008 I’m so excited about starting this series today! As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. While I was there, I had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Objections Refuted, Verdict Given. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 7, 2008

This looks at the objections to Paul’s conclusions upon the Jewish people with Paul’s reply and final verdict given.

ROMANS: 3: 1- 20 OBJECTIONS REFUTED AND VERDICT GIVEN. Paul has painted a depressing picture for us all whether were Pagan or humanitarian Gentiles whether were religious Jews all of us are condemned by our own actions. We have seen that the law holds up like a mirror what are lives are really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Backslider

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

The gradual falling away from God

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BACKSLIDER 1 John 5:9, Galatians 4:9, Hebrews 10-29 &38 Text: Jeremiah 3:1-7 Intro: There has been much debate down through the years over the subject I am going to preach on this morning. However, I will not debate this morning. I will let the Word of God speak for itself ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Being Backslid

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Many dangers come with backslding on God

THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Where Art Thou" ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

After Adam sinned God came calling to him "Where Art Thou" not to find where Adam was, but so that Adam would relize where he was. This question is manifold in it’s meaning. This mesage looks at where Adam was Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.

WHERE ART THOU ? Intro: God had completed the heavens and the Earth. (2:1) God sets the pattern for a day of rest. (2:2) Man had perfect fellowship with God (walked with Him) (1:29) God had provided every thing for man’s needs. God commanded man to not touch or eat from the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Churches Don't Use - S * * Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 17, 2007

S I N -- it is a word we don’t like to use anymore in our churches.

The “S” Word There is a three letter word that we don’t like to say in churches. The rest of the world uses this word all the time, but we don’t. It makes Christians feel uncomfortable. It makes us feel dirty. Maybe ashamed. Or embarrassed. The word is S – I – N. Sin! Yep, some of you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Smell Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2004

Why would God tell Israel that their sins had denied them the blessings He wanted to give?

(Children’s song, tho’ it can be read to a good effect as well as sung if you know the tune) Well I stuck my head in a little skunk’s hole And the Lil’ skunk said, "Well bless my soul, Get it out, get it out... remove it." Well I didn’t get it out and the lil’ skunk said "If you don’t get it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Sin Will Do

Contributed by John Collier on Jul 31, 2002

What sin will do to the life of a christian

SERMON: WHAT SIN WILL DO SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2 / John 3:16-18 Christians let sin corrupt them. Christians once stood tall, stood for the Lord and wouldn?t let nothing bring them down and over a period of time they start to let sin get in their life and start corrupting them. Sin is like an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day

Contributed by Tony Shaw Sr. on Feb 23, 2001

This sermon looks at the doctrine of "election" as described and illustrated in the Holy Word.

ELECTION DAY Text: Joshua 24:15 Election day for a nation is a very exciting occasion, especially this last election. But election day for an individual - his or her own personal election day - is of far greater importance to to them. It is the day they decide their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Remorse

Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 2, 2001

A survey of the book of Numbers reveals that it is not just about numbers.

Reasons For Remorse Numbers 14:1-45 I. Introduction Commentary author James Phillip of Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland says Numbers is a book that need not have been for it is a story of needless doubt and disobedience. It is a book of census and censure. It is a book of registration and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Hell

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005

God does not warn us about hell to scare us into a relationship with God, but God does tell us the natural consequence of separation from our Creator.

Hell Mark 9:43-48 2268 words 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strip Away

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

We must learn to give up old practices and habits to embrace God's will for our lives.

Strip Away Ephesians 4: 25 – 5:2 Intro: A man received a call from his wife who was on a business trip. She asked: “How is my cat?” He answered, “Your cat is dead.” She responded, “How could you be so direct and heartless? You could have said my cat was on the roof and wouldn’t come down. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed