Sermons on Resisting Sin:

Captive To Sin

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Feb 14, 2015

A demonstration of how we can break out of the prison of sin

I have had many people who come to me right after coming out of prison, after serving time, looking for some help. They begin with good intentions, they want to start life over , they need a job , a place to stay , and a chance to start life over. In the weeks just following, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trapped By Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 19, 2015

God’s wisdom says that anyone can be trapped by sin. Sin’s entrapment is listed in this chapter. 1- Entrapped by our words 2- Entrapped by our laziness 3- Entrapped by our hearts 4- Entrapped by our lust

INTRO.- Trapped. That doesn’t sound like fun. It sounds horrible. ILL.- William Floyd Collins was a celebrated pioneer cave explorer in the early 1900s in central Kentucky, an area that is the location of hundreds of miles of interconnected caves, including the Mammoth Cave National ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctified Sins

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2015

Sins of the sanctified and what to do about them.

“Sanctified Sins” March 8, 2015 Philippians 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Holiness

Erasing Sin

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

When you're writing or drawing and you make a mistake, what do you do then? That's right, you use the eraser on the other end of the pencil. God's forgiveness is a lot like this eraser.

Scripture: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.* Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV). Numbers often take on new meaning in the Bible. Seven is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Question

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE SIN QUESTION

Psalm 32 THE SIN QUESTION 1. SIN AS SEEN BY THE SINNER (32:1-7) A. The Pleasure We Feel When Sin Is Cleansed (32:1-2) 1. Sin Is a Defiance (32:1a) Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Transgression is “crossing over the line” and rebelling against God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Sin Is To Blame

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

SIN IS TO BLAME

Psalm 51: 1-19 SIN IS TO BLAME David arranged to have Uriah murdered. Shortly after that, David married Bathsheba, a baby was born and then the baby died. 12 months later David is facing up to his own personal sin ! (1) THE PROBLEM OF SIN The Catechism, " Sin is any want of conformity unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Sin Is To Blame

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

SIN IS TO BLAME

Psalm 51: 1-19 SIN IS TO BLAME A little boy went to a grocery store to buy some detergent. (Strong) I don't think it was the soap that did it. Dog dead. I think it was the rinse cycle that got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Psalm 73 The Deceitfulness Of Sin 1. THE PROBLEM STATED (73:1-3) The Psalmist's Confidence in His Deity (:1) Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Consciousness of His Duty even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jun 22, 2013

7 Biblical definitions of sin

What is sin? James 2:9 4:17 INTRODUCTION- as a pastor this is one question that I get asked a lot .This is a very simple question but like a sky scrapper it has many floors and levels. Too many think the question is what do men think sin is? That is not what I want to answer this am, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother’s side, a stepfather, four kids from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother’s side, a stepfather, four kids from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Enters

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2013

When Adam sinned it impacted us all. When Jesus died and rose again an even more earth shattering impact happened. God has rescued us.

This is the third part of our “Relationship Series” where the lesson topic connects with our group ministry. The groups that meet this evening will look at Genesis 3 and discuss the scriptural record of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. Mankind moves from God’s blessings into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin In The Camp Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2016

God's punishment upon Achan (and his family and possessions) seems severe...and it was, because sin is a serious matter. Sin is rebellion. Sin is covenant-breaking. Sin is choosing to go our way and reject God's way. And sin has consequences.

Hamlet famously complained that “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Joshua found that something was rotten in Canaan, within his own people. After devoting himself to God, and after a miraculous victory at Jericho, Joshua's army suffered a defeat in Ai. Israel was enjoying ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

There Are No Advantages To Sin

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 27, 2021

The Scriptures are filled with illustrations of people who learned the hard way and oftentimes too late that sinful actions carry a high price and prove to be of no advantage to anyone. What, then, is your excuse?

The Bible has never been shy or unapologetic when it comes to exposing the sins, deceit, and wickedness of fallen humanity and our war against the righteousness and holiness of God. The Bible is open and blunt about the penalty for sin, but has also shown that the Lord God is not willing that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:3, Proverbs 20:9, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sin

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020

Your sin is not a secret; the eye of God has seen it; you have sinned before his face. God's eye pierces through the darkness; the brick walls which surrounded you were as transparent as glass to the eye of the Almighty God.

SECRET SIN One of Satan's biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about (David Scudder). Not only does God know about our secret sins, but sooner or later, one way or the other, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:2-3, Isaiah 29:15, Numbers 23:23, Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Pentecostal