Sermons on Punishment For Sin:

Causes And Effects Of Sin And Its Remedy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Causes and effects of sin and the means of communicating Christ across cultural barriers

Severe consequences of sin include: 1). Spiritual death - Because of sin, all unsaved men will someday be forever separated from God in the lake of fire. This is referred to the second death in Matt. 7:23, 25:41, Rev.2:11;20:6,14;21:8 2). Physical death - The Lord created the first man with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lies We Believe About Sin Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus taught that sin is a condition of the heart and not just our actions. We have been trained by the world to think differently.

Lies We Believe…About Sin 1. Introduction a. I have people do all the time is ask me “is such and such a sin?” i. I always have to take a deep breath after hearing that question. ii. My answer will be similar to going into a restaurant without prices on the menu. If you have to ask…you can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 31, 2013

So Moses comes back to Egypt with his brother Aaron after the experience with the burning bush. Apparently his wife and kids stay in Midian, and we begin to see what was probably the most difficult and frustrating ministry position ever.

The people are happy to see Moses and at the end of chapter 4 we see that they are convinced that the Lord sent Moses and they worshipped together. Well, there's usually lots of enthusiasm when a new pastor comes and does lots of great things. Hope starts to build in the people and they get excited ...read more

Dare To Live As A Chosen Child Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2019

If you are in Christ, if you have repented and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour then the Bible is clear about who you are. You are a Chosen Child of God. As children of God, we must dare to be different in our words, our deeds and our actions.

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus is different family. Its been a while but I want to start with a couple of questions: Do you know who you are? Do others know who you are? Maybe the questions seems a little odd... I mean each of us knows who we are don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2, Romans 8:14-18, Romans 5:12, Genesis 5:3, Psalm 51:5, Colossians 3:12-13, Colossians 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 7:16, Philippians 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Great Salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:2-3 (Amplified Bible) 2:2 For if the message given through angels [the Law spoken by them to Moses] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Realities Of Hell

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

Hell is a real place, with real punishment, for real people.

We live in a time when so many things about our society have succumb to the forces of capitalism and have become commercialized. No longer do families look forward to sitting down together for a Thanksgiving meal but they look forward to the early sales for Christmas. Even the sacred day of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: *other

Headed In The Other Direction?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

What eternal punishment will be like for those not going to heaven.

“Headed in the Other Direction?” Text: Luke 16:19-31 I. Welcome II. Introduction As Jesus wrote to the church at Laodicea, we notice there is no in-between for Christians – we are either cold or hot. We’re either Christians or we’re not. We’re either saved or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 12, 2005

The Fall of Man - Message 2 of a Sunday AM series on the book of Genesis.

Sunday AM—7/10/05 SERIES: Genesis—The First Soap Opera MESSAGE 2: I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up—Genesis 3 Felt Need Intro: Have you ever seen the movie called, “Pleasantville”? It’s kind of a mixture between Back to the Future and The Truman Show and the Twilight Zone all at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Patience Of The Prophet Jeremiah ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts New Testatment Christians to observe and follow the example of the prophets, as examples of patience and we will first observe things about Jeremiah, who was treated horrible.

INTRODUCTION #28 1. Open your bibles to James 5:10. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed three things from James 5:7-9 that exhort Christians to be patient. Exhortation #1, v. 7a&8, We must be patient until the Lord comes! Exhortation #2, v. 7b, We must follow the example of patience ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Verses Humility Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 29, 2012

Pride and humility are the outcomes of attitudes and opinion we harbor and the choices we make. The harmful results of pride are repeatedly contrasted with humility & with its benefits. So the sayings in Proverbs hammer hard against pride & drives home th

PRIDE VERSES HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs is direct and forceful in rejecting pride and honoring humility. Pride is pagan behavior. It has no place in the lives of God's people. Pride is a declaration of independence from God if not an assertion of war against Him. Pride therefore draws ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I replied, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 5, 2014

Gideon has been coaxed and prodded to and through a battle for the Lord (and Gideon ...) Now, he's in the mop up operation and deals violently with two towns that don't help him out. What are we to think of these actions? Where is the Lord in them?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 8:4-21 Note to self: Be familiar enough with this segment of the story so that you can tell it in your own words with confidence. The main battle is over the original odds of 300 to 135,000 has been reduced to 300 to 15,000 or from 1:450 to 1:50. The 300 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Different Kind Of Meteor Shower Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

“for me to live is Christ. To die is gain” (Philippians 1). But for those who have no such relationship to Jesus, the end of the world is destruction of everything they hold dear. It is the end of all that matters. It is, truly, dreadful.

Revelation 6:12 and I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a huge earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood, 13. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree throws off its figs when shaken by a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2020

What are you doing with everything God has entrusted you with?

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents is one of a number of parables Jesus spoke at the end of His earthly ministry. He was about to be betrayed and arrested. From there, He would be judged, crucified and buried. He would arise on the third day. After showing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The World Becomes Too Enticing Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Some important reminders for those who are enticed to run with the world.

- This sermon handles the second vision (1:18-21) and the third vision (2:1-13). - It is tempting to spiritualize the truths contained in this passage, but I think there is a larger truth that is well worth our time in focusing on the straightforward, long-term truth shared here. - In some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist