Sermons on Shifting The Blame:

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adam: Real Men Relate To God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2018

There was time, when real men didn’t cry, or so we were told. Today, we are told that real men are sensitive, compassionate, in touch with their feelings and do cry.

10-11-04 ADAM: Real Men Relate to God Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all your life. You deserve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon on the crucifixion of Jesus.

THIS BLOOD . . . TEXT: Colossians 1:20-23 Colossians 1:20-23 -- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miraculous Healing Of A Lame Man

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Nearly all of the miracles you read about in the Bible work to alleviate suffering. Nearly all the miracles deal with human suffering just as our story today.

Today’s Scripture “And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Approval Addiction

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006

2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Man & His Wife...were Not Ashamed." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 5, 2005

Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. The Genesis’ account answers the age old question, "Who’s to blame." There are no more excuses and we can discover this as we examine it together!

Introduction We’d all like to say, "It’s was their fault..." we’re always looking for someone else to blame. No one wants to accept the responsiblity for their own actions, it’s always "Someone elses fault." This isn’t something new either. It dates as far back as the Genesis account. It began in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Patience" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Eleventh in a series on the book of James. When problems overwhelm us, (1) We are tempted to Lose Patience, (2) We are tempted to Lose Perspective, and (3) We are tempted to Blame Others.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon #11 THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-11 Is patience difficult for you? A man in Los Angeles, California was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not My Fault!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Did It?

Contributed by Mark Berry on Dec 6, 2001

This sermon deals with marriage issues. In counseling couples I have found that they use the blame game. This sermon deals with some of those issues that cause strife in marrage and how to deal with it.

“All Right…Who Did It?” 1 Cor. 7:2-5 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. [3] The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. [4] The wife’s body does not belong to her alone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dungeon Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 19, 2006

8th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Powerpoint and video clips are available on request)

THE DUNGEON WORTH DYING FOR Shift #8 MATTHEW 5:10-12; 1 PETER 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION: For 7 weeks we have looked at the attitudes that Jesus has said will bring true and genuine happiness. I hope these messages have been beneficial and I hope you’ve been trying to put them into practice. To be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Worthy Search Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2008

The scene in heaven has shifted from God the Creator to a new element in time & human history as God the Redeemer enters the scene. WHo can open the scroll that will become central in the Book.

REVELATION 5: 1-7 THE WORTHY SEARCH [Isaiah 11: 1-10] Four chemistry majors at a university decided to take a road trip just prior to their senior finals. Due to their extended partying they were late in getting back to campus, and missed their main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008

It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Within Your Boundaries

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

SHEMEI HAD A TREMENDOUS HATRED FOR DAVID BECAUSE HE WAS OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL AND HE HAD ANGER AND RESENTMENT IN HIS HEART BECAUSE SAUL WAS DEAD AND HE BLAMED DAVID FOR HIS DEATH.

STAYING WITHIN YOUR BOUNDARIES 1 KINGS 2:36-46 36 Then the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and do not go out from there anywhere. 37 For it shall be, on the day you go out and cross the Brook Kidron, know for certain you shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible