Sermons on Righteous And Sinful:

Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Explores our Position, our Provision, and our Practice IN Christ.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1–14 Introduction I. So far Paul has concluded: A. All have sinned. B. All can be justified through faith in Christ. C. Where sin abounded, Grace abounded all the more. II. Paul anticipates the question: A. If sin increases God’s grace, shouldn’t we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2023

What did Paul teach about the law and faith? Let's look at Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but did not act like a rebel. Instead he cooperated with the Apostles before him. Legalism is Sin & Slavery Where did Paul go to double check his teachings about the law and the Gospel? Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday: Confronting Sin

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

A talk given at our evening Ash Wednesday service. Jesus's death on the cross has paid the price for our sins but our bad habits, bad behaviour and the things that trip us up still need to be confronted.

A young man once visited the great German preacher Martin Luther to ask for his advice. He said that he was constantly plagued by wrongful desires and lustful thoughts and did not know what to do. Martin Luther’s reply was typically blunt and to the point. He said, “You can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Gaining Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025

This message is a call to rise above sin, to walk in the liberty Christ has purchased, and to stand firm in the righteousness that God freely gives. Victory over sin is your inheritance; you must learn to walk in it.

GAINING VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-7, James 4:7, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The greatest battle every believer must win is not external—it is the internal war against sin. Sin seeks to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin, Is It Gonna Get You?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at avoiding sin in our lives.

THE NIGHT AIR WAS AS THICK AND AS SILENT AS VELVET. WHEN SUDDENLY THE STILLNESS WAS BROKEN BY THE SOFT FLAPPING OF LEATHERY WINGS. OUT OF THE GLOOM CAME ANGER, HIS ALREADY CONTORTED FEATURES TWISTED AS HE SAW THE MAN. ANGER'S COHORTS WERE ALREADY THERE, PERCHED ON ONE SHOULDER WAS DESPONDENCY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

Sermon 1 in a series on Vice and Virtue

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 1 What Ever Happened to Sin? In a blog written a couple of years ago, William Bradshaw asked a question that is stuck in my mind - What ever happened to sin? He repeated a story originally told by Dr. Karl Menninger, a psychiatrist who pioneered many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012

1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enemies Of Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The enemies of righteousness are agents — visible and invisible — that work actively to corrupt, oppose, and destroy righteous living.

THE ENEMIES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Acts 13:10 (KJV) “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Supporting Texts: Romans 6:13, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Christians Sin?

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003

This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You #3 (Sin) Series

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

WHERE ARE YOU in regards to SIN? Does sin control you? Have you been CLEANSED by the BLOOD of the LAMB? Do you have or are you seeking a HEART to PLEASE the LORD in ALL THINGS? THE BIBLE TEACHES US THAT WE CAN BE CLEANSED & HAVE VICTORY OVER SIN!

WHERE ARE YOU (#3)? (Sin) - (Anonymous) – “Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a ‘necessary evil,’ it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil.” I. WE MUST RECOGNIZE and ACCEPT that WE are ALL SINNERS in NEED of SALVATION (Agree ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-22

Denomination: Other

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Fox Of Sinful Speech

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

The little fox of sinful speech traps many believers and ruins their witness.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Ephesians 4:29 KJV Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 36 -- The Sinful Man. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2019

Everyone carries a “sinful man” around inside of them; that is God’s assessment, for He has said, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.”

October 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: The Sinful Man. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-4 Part 2 verses 5-12 Psalm 36 (KJV) (Part 1: verses 1-4) 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Righteous Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Live A Righteous Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Live A Righteous Life - Proverbs 2:20-21 Proverbs 2:20 So you must follow the example of good people and live a righteous life. Proverbs 2:21 Righteous people---people of integrity---will live in this land of ours. I. Follow Examples Of Good People II. Righteous People Are People Of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal