Sermons on Shifting The Blame:

Consequence

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 20, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:7-19

Islington Baptist Church February 18, 2001 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:7-19 Scripture readings: Psalm 32, 139 In Psalms 32:1-6a it says “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues Of Life At It's End Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Our culture is pretty mixed up about death, and faces a whole series of ethical questions and dilemmas, and of a shift in our culture.

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues of Life At It’s End Series: In But Not Of May 15, 2005 Preamble: Before we take a look at today’s topic, issues of life at it’s end, which is part of our series of sermons addressing issues in our society from a Christian perspective, I want to acknowledge that this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

God's Generosity And Grace

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

As Christians we should have a shift in values and we should place more value on our relationship with God then on created things.

Luke 12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Mentions Your Name

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

When God mentions your name, things shift — sometimes for promotion, sometimes for assignment, sometimes for testing — but always for His glory.

WHEN GOD MENTIONS YOUR NAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 1:6-8 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth…” (Job 1:8, KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:26-30, Acts 9:10-15, Isaiah 45:1-3, 1 Kings 17:8-9, Esther ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Topics: Strength, Lord

God's Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 15, 2019

Part 2 of a series looking at God's grace.

GRACE-ology March 17, 2019 There is so much I want to talk about today. So much that’s been in the news that is so relevant to what we’re talking about. We’re talking about grace and how vital it is in our lives. It’s so important that I’m talking about it for 6 weeks, leading up to Easter. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Always Appropriate Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Sin is our greatest problem as human beings. Only confessing our sin to God and asking for forgiveness will help us.

What is the greatest problem we face as human beings today? Greenhouse gases and climate change? Terrorism? Civil wars? Overpopulation? The ever-increasing gap between rich and poor? The world-wide epidemic of HIV/AIDS? On a more personal level, perhaps it’s the breakdown in relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Opening The Door To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The fifth of a series of six sermons from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This message focuses on God’s mercy for those suffering in the grip of sexual sin and how to gain it for yourself.

For free MP3 downloads of sermons by Alan Kraft, visit www.cccgreeley.org. For Alan’s blog, visit www.stoptryingharder.com A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 3. We are in the midst of a series of messages entitled Behind Closed Doors. In this series we are looking at the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2015

The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself.

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie Ephesians 1:3-8NLT The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself. (It seems I never get to that level!) Consequences: Fear of failure: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Power in forgiving

Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 We’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or another. What does the Bible say about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010

There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem & Solution To Sin Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 18, 2013

Sin is one of those things we don't want to talk about or face. But it is the central problem facing us every day. There is a solution, but it starts with facing sin head on.

In Psalm 38, David is greatly afflicted from sin. I think this psalm really reveals to us how deeply David felt about sin—and it offers hope for us who also feel that guilt deep in our souls—that God our Savior is always there to forgive the humble in heart. 1 – 2 Here in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Its About Time To Transform Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2013

Since we have been transformed by His power, we are challenged to live like the new creatures we are.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 5th 2013 Ephesians 4:25-32 It's about time to transform! Intro: This passage builds on what Paul has been saying about the new life we have been given in Jesus. The word “Therefore” calls our attention back to verses 17-24, which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hurting People

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Whether you have been hurt or have hurt someone else, you seek reconciliation for the glory of God.

In Paul’s brief correspondence with the Philippians, as he drew his letter to a close, he mentioned an issue of some importance in his mind. There were two women in the church – dear women, women who had “labored side by side” with Paul in the gospel, women “whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attributes Of A Forgiving Person Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle Paul wrote a personal letter to a man named Philemon who had been wronged by his servant named Onesimus whom had, it is widely believed, stolen money from him and then ran away to Rome.

A. Philemon 4-7 (READ) 1. We live in a SOCIETY that KNOWS little about FORGIVENESS. We live in a SOCIETY that CARES little about FORGIVENESS. a. In fact, I would think that one of the major CONTRIBUTORS—if not the major contributor—to the DESTRUCTION of RELATIONSHIPS in our ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ