Sermons on Separated From Sin:

Happy Dependence Day!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

While it may be the 4th of July we are prisoners of war to sin.

Sermon for 4th of July 2008 Romans 7:15-25 Happy 4th of July weekend! Happy Independence Weekend! “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all People are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Silver Bullet 4

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2011

Exposition of Numbers 16 regarding some of you today are on the edge of a spiritual cliff, about to fall off, and you don’t even know it.

Text: Numbers 16:1-50, Title: Silver Bullet #4, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/3/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Church discipline testimony day, related to the help that accountability and submission to authority brought to myriads of men. B. Background to passage: In 1 Cor 10:6-12, Paul gives examples from ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself To God Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 27, 2013

Here is a very short teaching on what confessing means in regard to 1 John 1:9

True Confessions 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and will purify us from all unrighteousness." Over the years, many revivals have happened when God poured out His Holy Spirit so mankind may have the opportunity to be restored back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Laughter Is Not The Best Medicine

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2010

James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.

“Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Achan

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013

Sometimes I think we forget that God does not only love, but that He is also a just God who punishes sin. Let¡¦s remember that every sin we commit is a sin against God, and that sin not only hurts us, it also hurts others, and it hurts our relationship wi

The Story of Achan Background Passage: Joshua 7:1-26 Focal Passage: Joshua 7:6-7, 10-13, 16-21, 24-26 Introduction Let¡¦s back up a few weeks and recap what¡¦s already happened. God had given the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but they still had to take it away from those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Trouble Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016

Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people.

Isaiah 1:2-9 Asking for Trouble 6/4/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Tonight’s passage fits in well with the morning passage regarding John the Baptist. Isaiah’s opening words follow the same line of thinking as John’s. Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Struggle Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2018

"Even though the believer wants to be delivered from the guilt and penalty of sin, he will not be free from the presence of sin until he goes to be with the Lord or Christ returns.

Struggle of a Saved Soul. Romans 7:15-25 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do; I agree with the Law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment In The Garden Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 14, 2008

This message in Genesis tells us of man’s original sin. Our first message told us about the original sin that was committed by Satan. This message will focus in-depth into how Satan tempts us to doubt, deception and desire that results in damnation. Bu

DOUBT Verse one gives us a red flag warning from the very start about the character of Satan. He is identified as the serpent in this passage. This is an obvious case of Satan manifesting himself in the form of an animal. Angels are able to take physical forms; remember that Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Folks Like Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 23, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Folks Like Us” Luke 7:36 – 8:3 A sermon for 7/25/21 Who remembers the old Jerry Springer Show? He would get the craziest of the crazy folks together on stage in front of an audience that would yell, “Fight, fight, fight!” They would cuss and kick. They would cry and throw chairs. The amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Pride Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

There is a good kind of pride but the problem is when this is not balanced by humility. Pride must be balanced with humility. You can be proud of your child and have a bumper sticker which reads, “My child is on the honor roll at...” Now if that is so you

Pride II Chronicles 26:3-5, 15b-16 A politician attended a picnic with his constituents in his home district. He made the rounds visiting with people and then it was time to fill up his plate with lunch. He got his salad and side dishes and then went to the woman serving fried chicken. He asked, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

That Trouble With Hagar Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009

This chapter of Abraham’s life serves as a teaching time for all Christians to see exactly how we should respond the problems (sin) in our life.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith TROUBLE WITH HAGAR Genesis 16:1-16 Intro: It is amazing the depths to which God’s own people can sink. Here is Abram, a man who is following God by faith. He has believed God enough to leave his homeland and his family behind. He has trusted God through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will The Lord Help?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010

God helps those who will keep their lives open to him.

David was king in Hebron for seven years. He had many wives and children born to him during this time. When his opposition was taken away he took over Jerusalem as his city. He had many battles with the enemies around him. It was years after he became king that he decided to stay at home instead of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life As A Cog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015

Last week I mentioned that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things that identify us as a COG-Child Of God.

LIFE AS A COG Rom. 8:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week one of the things I talked about was that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Giving Word Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

So we can see that God didn't give His law as a means of salvation...but as a life style for those who had already been saved. It was the way He wanted His redeemed ones to live. True freedom is the opportunity and the ability to express what we truly are

THE LIFE GIVING WORD JAMES 1:19 25 READ James 1:19 25 Last week James made us aware that our position as Christians is one of conflict...the battle of the two natures within us. Having done that, James now wants to help us to enter into a present salvation (21) which includes a blessing here and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25