Sermons on Private Sin:

God's Healing For Anger

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2020

It is not surprising that anger is mentioned as the precursor of sin throughout the Scriptures.

God’s Healing For Angry Hearts Introduction Of all our emotions, anger is perhaps the rawest, strongest, and potentially the most destructive. Anger is created by our thinking. It begins with an event that we notice and the interpretation we place on it. The result of your interpretation is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Presumption

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2024

The most dangerous attitude in the life of a believer is the sin of presumption.

The Peril of Presumption 1 Corinthians 10 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 51 Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

True repentance acknowledges your sin against the Lord.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. THE DEEPEST CONFESSION – THE GREATEST FORGIVENESS 1. David’s greatest sin was against Me. 2. Trace David’s path to forgiveness and transformation. “I will have mercy on you because of My unfailing love. I will have compassionate on you, and blot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kryptonite For Men Of God

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 30, 2024

Sexual sins are every mans weakness...especially Clergymen!

When God created woman for man in the Garden of Eden she was everything man (Adam) needed or would ever want in a companion. Some of the language may be a little explicit in this chapter but it is very much biblical and needed for saints to read and understand. Many Christian thinkers and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Part In The Healing Process

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

When A Friend Falls

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010

This sermon examines Christian responsibility when dealing with a fellow believer who has fallen into sin.

WHEN A FRIEND FALLS GALATIANS 5:26-6:6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps there is not a more beautiful story told than that of the Good Samaritan. Here is the story of a man who falls upon bad times. He is robbed, beaten and left for dead. He lies beside the road, unable to help himself. He is totally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Problem Solved

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 2, 2015

Medical science can possibly cure some diseases and extend some life spans; but we on our own can not atone for our sins.

February 8, 2015 Epiphany 5B Text Mark 1:29-39 Today's Gospel takes off where last Sunday's lesson ended. Jesus immediately left the Synagogue, in Capernaum,with his recently selected disciples, Peter, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee - James and John. Mark shows an urgency when he writes. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Tag - You're It! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2010

A study of chapter 33 verses 1 through33

Ezekiel 33: 1 – 33 Tag – You’re it! “1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Slave Or Free? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2010

The world believes that if they can be free of God, they’ll be free to do as they wish? But the Bible teaches us that everyone is a slave to something, but does that really make sense?

OPEN: I’m not sure who wrote the following words, but this story says a lot about mankind: When my oldest son was about three years old, I was outside doing some yard work one afternoon. I took Kevin outside to play while I trimmed the hedges. Holding his hand, I knelt down beside him so that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Ahead- Admit It!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2003

We all like to think were ok. But God sees it differently and expects us to deal with our sin. There are three ways that we can deal with sin.

GO AHEAD – ADMIT IT! 1 JOHN 1:8-10 Introduction: When a person comes to Jesus Christ and accepts Him as both Lord and Savior, the Bible declares that he is a new creature; that the old things – the life and its ways are behind and passed away; that a new life has begun in the light of God’s mercy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 5, 2004

Since Jesus died for our sins, what should be our response? Here are three: restoring our relationships, forsaking our sin, and carrying our cross.

Who really killed Jesus? What crime did Jesus commit? Just how badly did Jesus suffer? Why did Jesus die? Couldn’t there have been another way? How now shall we live? Good Friday: What did He say and when did He say it? How now shall we live? Series: The Passion of the Christ: True or false? Text: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 11:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Politician And The Prophet

Contributed by Michael Mccoy on Aug 3, 2003

The sermon proclaims the Law that always accuses the old sinful nature and the Gospel that comforts with the forgiveness of sins, eternal life and salvation through the person and work of Jesus the Christ.

"The Politician and the Prophet" Amos 7:10-17 3 August Anno Domini 2003 Rev. Michael L. McCoy Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Emmett Idaho Grace, mercy and peace to you in the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear Baptized, Keep listening and you will hear two ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran