Sermons on Resisting Sin:

You Deny Me, I'll Deny You Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

What is the unpardonable sin? And have I committed the unpardonable sin?

I’m so excited to share with you today, that I need for you and me to simply jump into our Scripture with little introduction. If you didn’t bring a Bible with you, you’ll need one today. And we’ve provided you with one if you didn’t bring it. As matter of fact, you have my permission to take that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Luke 11:53-54, Hebrews 3:14, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2011

We need understand the truth concerning temptation.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • Dan Evans has made it all the way to the small town of Contention where he is being paid $200 to deliver outlaw Ben Wade to the 3:10 train. • Wade’s outlaw gang has been trailing them and Dan’s son William has snuck along and is now caught up in the deadly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"white Stones And New Names" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

These are two of the salvific prizes pledged by Christ to believers in Pergamum being true to the Spirit’s call to resist the throne of Satan in their midst. (Please let me know if God used this message)

Title Slide From across the street, my friend, Randy, made a beeline at full sprint for my front door one summer day. We were about ten years old at the time. Breathless by the time he ran up our steps and rang the doorbell, excitedly he told me he had found treasure. In his hand was a white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

The World's Strongest Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What is the "unforgivable sin?"

INTRODUCTION Macho men always want to brag about how strong they are. Some boys on a school playground were bragging. Johnny said, “My dad has a list of all the men he can beat up—and all your dads are on his list!” Later that afternoon a knock came on Johnny’s house and his dad answered the door. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God And You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 2, 2011

Does holiness matter?

The holiness of God is the attribute that is sorely neglected in our day. One man said that the glory of God is His intrinsic holiness. If this be true then it is to our advantage to understand and make sure that we communicate this to our people. The word we use as holiness is tied to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:6

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men, Three Crosses And Three Deaths Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 21, 2001

Deals with the 3 Crosses at Calavary: One man died IN sin, one man died TO sin and one died FOR sin.

"THREE MEN, THREE CROSSES AND THREE DEATHS!"/LUKE 23:32-46/SHASTA WAY/03-25-01/A.M. There are many ways one might meet one’s demise. It might be an accident, it might be disease, it might be old age, or it might even be through intent, ours or someone else’s. Though there are many means by which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People That Rebel Against The Light

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 15, 2021

"He that rejects me and does not receive the light of truth(God's word) will be judged by that same word in the last day. Those that know the light but decide to rebel against the light will be judged greatly as well".

PEOPLE THAT REBEL AGAINST THE LIGHT "There are those who rebel against the light; they do not know its ways nor abide in its paths." (Job 24:13)   God is the Creator of the world and of every person in it; "The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:13, Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spinning Out Of Control

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 3, 2018

For those who feel their life is spinning out of control, it probably is, but if you are on the wheel of God rest assured it will make you or if you resist break you. Lessons from The Potter.

THE WHEEL OF GOD Jeremiah 18:1-3 -v3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. The word for wheel in the Hebrew is a word picture—it literally means two stones. The potter would simply use their feet to turn the clay, freeing up his hands to shape ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Calling Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking God For Granted

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 27, 2025

Are we truly devoted to God whole heartedly no matter what? Or are we only Christianity to see what's in it for us? Are we taking God for granted or are we humble before him? Today, I want us to search our souls and our hearts for the answers to these questions as we dive into the Gospel.

The problem with our world today is not with a God who has never failed and is faithful from generation to generation. The problem in the world today are the hearts of evil men who take God for granted. And today, we turn to Psalms 78, and we see a chapter in Israel's history in which, time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcome To The Family Sermon I: The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of divisiveness, mature Christians resist efforts to distract them from their unique relationship to God through Christ by focusing their minds on spiritual things and by devoting themselves to doing good not harm.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY - THE FAMILY OF GOD! “Welcome Home” are the two words that greet many folks who, in the wake of circumstances that necessitate a change in living arrangements, drive up to senior adult facilities like The Palms in search ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:2-11

At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011

If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Healing Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 28, 2020

Why spiritual healing? Because of the sinful nature. But man sinned again send God Genesis 3:6, Adam and Eve sinned against God. --we are all in sin, We need spiritual healing. --You may ask brother Adam and Eve sinned, I have not sinned.

Read...Psa 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Explain: Rom 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men because all sinned-- Therefore Rom 3:23 for all have sinned fall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 7:29

Denomination: Other

Function In A World Gone Mad Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2022

To function in a world gone mad, remember that God sent a world-wide flood, resist the urge to submit to the world's demands, and submit to God alone, your sovereign savior.

Once upon a time, there was a family of mice who lived all of their lives in a large piano. Often, the music of the instrument filled the dark spaces of their world with beautiful melodies, countermelodies and harmonies. At first, the mice were very impressed. They drew comfort from the thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6-24, Psalm 29:10, 2 Peter 3:5-7, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free