Sermons on Preventing Sin:

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2021

Some people like to complain about everything. The Bible warns us, the believers, not to complain/grumble. Why? This sermon gives four reasons why complaining/grumbling is a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He came back the next day fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut 1 tree and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:10, James 5:9, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Root Sins

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 26, 2021

Both Eve and Jesus were tempted just as we are. They were tempted by Satan, who used the three root sins.

There are many sins, but they all come from three “root sins”…three heart problems. All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1John 2:16 Three Root Sins —the lust of the flesh —the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Genesis 3:1-6, Luke 4:1-13, Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

What About Sin?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 16, 2019

If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it!

What About Sin? October 13, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it! Focus Passage: Romans 6:12-15 Supplemental Passage: All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin Defined?

Contributed by Pastor Aham Igbokwe on Feb 5, 2022

Exploring the origination, historicity, genres, and remedy to the malady called sin!

Sin Defined: Deut. 9:7, Joshua 14:12-15 Sin is rebellion against God. James 4:17 Sin is whosoever knows what is good but doesn’t do it. 1 John 3:4 Sin is lawlessness (chaos, disorder, unruliness, etc.). Historicity of Sin: Sin originated with Lucifer (back in heaven) - Isaiah 14:12-15 ? Satan owns ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 3:23, 1 John 3:4, Deuteronomy 9:7

Whatever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 14, 2022

Our culture, our world, and even many in the church of lost the concept of sin. All quotes from scripture are from the NASB.

Our society’s, our culture's concept of sin is very closely related to their concept of holiness, God’s holiness. Our culture has a lack of a belief in God, or at very least, if there is a belief in a higher power, our culture’s has a low estimation of God’s holiness. Our single biggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 5, 2022

Complaining is so common these days. People like to complain about everything. Did you realize that complaining is directed at God, who has control over our circumstances? That is why complaining can be a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He returned the next day, fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut one tree, and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 13:31-33, Numbers 14:36-37, James 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Philippians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Hidden Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 25, 2022

Chapters 1-6 of Joshua the children of Israel go from strength to strength. Then there was an unseen problem that would ruin everything. It was the hidden sin of Achan recorded in Joshua chapter 7.

It was an unusual situation. One evening the president of our fraternity called a special unplanned meeting. When everyone came to the room the doors were shut. He explained the problem. Wallets were disappearing from the rooms. They were disappearing at such a rate and at such unusual times that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2023

To avoid sliding into sin, make sure you are tethered to God’s truth.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Genesis 3:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2023 One of my favorite shows is America’s Funniest Home Videos. I can’t stop laughing at the videos which show people slipping and sliding on ice. I know first-hand that falling isn’t funny because it led to my shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness Of Sin And Manna Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

The exodus community was facing shortage of food while they were in the wilderness and the Lord met their needs miraculously. Its interesting to note that God does greater things in their life. The miracle worker is with us.

Exodus 16 - The Wilderness of Sin and Manna INTRODUCTION: ‘And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they departed from the land of Egypt.’ The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Three Powerful Sins Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023

Discouragement, Jealousy and rebellion are three powerful weapons to destroy the Leaders who serve God. All of them had lost their goal on the way to attainment. Great Loss to the great leaders. How about you?

Numbers 11:11-14, 12; 16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-14, Numbers 16:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Indwelling Sin.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2023

Sin uses the law against us; but our victory lies not in ourselves but in the risen Lord Jesus.

THE PROBLEM OF INDWELLING SIN. Romans 7:15-25a. In the first half of Romans 7:14, Paul speaks in the second person plural: ‘For WE know that the law is spiritual.’ Then, from the second half of the verse, Paul changes to the first person singular, ‘I’ – ‘but I am carnal, sold under (or a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Rocks The Boat Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022

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.

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. In verses 1-3: God called Jonah to do a work in Nineveh, an important city ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Outward Ripples Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 13, 2022

Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you.

Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you. Much like the watery rippling rings emanating from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14, Proverbs 28:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Forgiveness Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 20, 2022

Jesus bought forgiveness and mercy into a world that desperately needed it. Today we need to practice Jesus' methods of forgiveness.

The Way to Forgiveness of Sin John 8:1-8 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees *brought a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking The Stronghold Of Sin Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Sin, though often seen as a mere act, is a powerful stronghold that can dominate and enslave a person, holding them captive to destructive behaviors and mindsets.

Title: BREAKING THE STRONGHOLD OF SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Galatians 5:16, James 4:7 INTRODUCTION: Sin, though often seen as a mere act, is a powerful stronghold that can dominate and enslave a person, holding them captive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14, Galatians 5:16, James 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God