Sermons on Private Sin:

After The Tears

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2024

We all make mistakes, some bigger than others. But God has shown us what to do with them:

I don’t know anyone anywhere who hasn’t done something they were sorry for afterwards. What’s the most recent one for you? Maybe it’s something you said - thoughtless or angry words. Maybe it’s something you did - or something you didn’t do. Perhaps it was something that you fight against and keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burden For The Lost

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 2, 2024

The elder son was in close proximity to the Father, but their hearts were far apart. The elder son's thinking differed from the father's thinking. Despite residing at Father's house, the elder brother did not share the Father's burden for the lost son.

And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. Luke 15:20 The prodigal son has returned to the Father, but there are many elder sons who still have not returned to the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

The Four Loves

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 11, 2024

Paul's teachings on Love in First Corinthians 13 can be made to sound petty when misunderstood. it is important first to realize Love has a number of different meanings, which is why we need to define all our terms and realize all Love is the same as other Love.

The Four Loves Good Morning. And as you might have seen by the bulletin cover, this morning we are looking at love and 1 Cor 13, the Love Chapter. And while this is a good reminder for Valentine’s Day, it’s not really about that. Some of you might know this, and I preached about it 3 years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Equalizer: Embracing Our Shared Humanity

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 14, 2024

There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.

Today, we gather in the presence of the Almighty, humbled by the truth revealed to us in the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. In Romans 3:10-12, Paul delivers a powerful message that echoes through the corridors of time, reminding us of our shared humanity and our universal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Anglican

Black Sheep

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

There are many out there, when they go through persecutions and problems, blame God and others and sulk, instead of searching themselves for any hidden sins, disobedience or anything else displeasing God.

Black sheep Joshua 7:12'. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction." Friend, now listen to me, there are many out there, when they go through persecutions and problems, blame God and others and sulk, instead of searching themselves ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freed From The Law

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2024

This sermon explores our liberation from the law through Christ's sacrifice, inviting us into a life of grace, freedom, and profound love.

Welcome to another Sunday service my beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound illumination. We are about to embark on an understanding of a divine truth that promises to set us free and fill our hearts with a renewed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Essential Things The Book Of Ephesians Teaches

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2024

A lady that is known for bad behavior and bad moods came into her work place happy one day and greeted everyone with a smile and a big hello!

After she walked away one of the fellows said, “What happened to her!” In other words she was not acting her normal self and it made this man to wonder what got her in a good mood. Illus: Makes me think of two women are shopping and talking about their husbands. • One says, "My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hindsight Is 20/20

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 26, 2024

How do you see God? What's God's work in your life like?

Hindsight is 20/20 Judges 21:25 Without God man has no reference point to define himself. R. C. Sproul Prov 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 28, 2024

Our true identity found in Christ. We are chosen by God and our identity is rooted in Him. Through Christ, we find our true identity and purpose, embracing the grace that saves us and living out our new identity as God’s chosen people.

Introduction Video Ill.: Official Lyric Video — Chosen by Sidewalk Prophets In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Where do we fall in the political ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:18-20, Romans 3:21-24, 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 2, 2024

Sex outside of marriage is so commonplace (inside and outside the church), and many people do not even consider the idea of getting married, that it appears that no-one actually knows what God wants for us.

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

The Villain Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 23, 2024

It is important for us to understand the role The Villain plays in the story. He is not a guy in red pajamas carrying a pitchfork. He is the very worst of enemies and life can be very confusing if we don’t take into account that there is a Villain in the story. - John Eldredge

August 24, 2024 The Prologue concluded last week by telling us that Adam and Eve were naked, yet not ashamed. How long did this beautiful, peaceful, perfect situation last? We don’t know. God did not see fit to tell us the time span between the end of the Prologue and the beginning of the Big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Forgive Me - Psalm 51:8-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025

Learn the strategies Satan uses to prevent you from enjoying God's forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-11

Rising From The Fall: The Restoration Of A Broken Heart

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 20, 2025

This sermon revolves around the theme, No one is too fallen for God's mercy.

Text: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11–12 Theme: No one is too fallen for God's mercy. Picture a palace roof under the quiet of night. The air is still, the stars hang low, and all of Israel sleeps—except one man. King David, the shepherd turned sovereign, walks in solitude. But this night will change ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does Jesus Tell His Disciples Not To Tell People That He Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 1, 2025

This passage provides an interesting insight into why Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ.

KEEP QUIET: Proclaiming that Jesus was the Christ would create a lot of wrong expectations. - Luke 9:18-21. - It’s an odd thing to hear Jesus telling His disciples to not tell people that He is the Christ. You would generally think that He would want it proclaimed often and loudly from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist