Sermons on Punishments:

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Limiting God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008

Sin can do what natural disaster and governments can’t do... limit God’s ability to bless and prosper. Israel of guilty of limiting God from blesing them as He wished. See how they did it.

Limiting God. Psalm 78 I want to talk to you today about "Doing the impossible." This is not a sermon to inspire you to do great things, to reach higher, or accomplish more, or like the old tennis shoe that used to advertise "...run faster or jump higher." In fact, when I talk about doing the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-12, Psalm 78:5

Denomination: Baptist

Better A Millstone Ii

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 3, 2009

Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. - CONCLUSION

Dakota Community Church May 3, 2009 Better a Millstone II Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Life Sermon: Just Think About It

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 9, 2021

Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?

Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Pillar Of Salt

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

The sinful cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for their sinfulness. Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at the cities. Do we deserve the same fate for looking back to our sinful lives?

Pillar of Salt Genesis 19:15-26 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting And Overcoming Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Sin is something that touches all of our lives and the consequences can be dire. Paul puts it this way: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’s.” Romans 3:23

Confronting and Overcoming Sin 1 John 1:7-9 Two elderly, Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher.
When he condemned the sin of stealing, the two ladies cried out at the tops of their lungs, "Amen Brother!!" When the preacher condemned the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

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

Hell And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 18, 2014

People feel "uncomfortable" about the topic of "Hell", but avoiding it will not change what Jesus taught about Hell; the Gospel frees people from the threat of Hell.

“A Four-Letter Word and the Gospel” or “Hell and the Gospel” Matt. 18:1-9, 25:29-46 Recently someone told me that I talk too much about sin. IF I am guilty of that accusation, I can justify my actions: SIN is the reason for millions of people spending their eternities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Sinfulness - God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life.

In chapters 8 & 9 of John we see the revelation of Jesus as the light of life. Tonight we will see that light revealed in the first 11 verses of John 8. Here’s a general overview of these 11 verses. Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life. Tonight we will see man being gripped by sin ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (19 Of 20)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In this passage, Peter continues to deal with the opposition that faced Christians, and that still faces us today.

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the fellow that went to the doctor. The doctor examined him closely, and told the patient, "I have some bad news and also some real bad news to tell you. But before I can tell you the bad news and the very bad news, you will first have to pay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Replacement

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

Just as the ram was the replacement for Isaac, we have to remember that Christ is the replacement for each of us in terms of our punishment, sin & He will replace our griefs, worries, fears & dread with His spirit if we will allow Him to.

The Replacement Genesis 22:13-14 I. The Replacement for our Punishment “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isa. 53:5 We deserved nothing short of death for our sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14, Isaiah 53:5, John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist