Sermons on Sin As Rebellion:

No Room For Sin: The Connection Between Christmas And Repentance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025

Jesus did not come merely to decorate our lives; He came to disrupt our sin, call us to repentance, and redeem us by His blood. If Christmas does not lead us to repentance, we have misunderstood it.

No Room for Sin: The Connection Between Christmas and Repentance Christmas Without Repentance Is Just a Sentiment Christmas is one of the most celebrated seasons in the world. Lights, carols, food, family, nostalgia. But Scripture confronts us with a sobering truth: the first Christmas was not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 1:18, John 1:14, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin's Burden (Psalm 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2026

Does sin cause us a burden?

How do we find rest from the burden of anxiety that our sins have caused? Let’s look at Psalm 38. As we repent of our sins, do we ask God to be merciful in His discipline? O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath! For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Avoid The Near Occasions Of Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2026

David and those around him learned the hard way about avoiding the near occasions of sin.

Friday of the Third Week Integral 2026 Last Sunday we heard the words of Jesus commanding all to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We know Jesus was telling the truth, because He is divine, and wherever Jesus is must be called “the kingdom of heaven.” We believe that He rules in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-10, 2 Samuel 11:13-17, Psalm 51:3-11, Mark 4:26-34, 1 Samuel 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

How We Got In This Mess Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Call To Repentance-Love In Disguise

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

Pentecost 7: The condition of humanity is depravity - unrighteousness before God. Even though this is grievous to God, He nevertheless calls us to repentance through his Word and the Cross.

Yesterday Sofi and I watched an old Joan Crawford movie on TV. The movie was named Mildred Pierce. It tells the story of a woman who wanted to give her two girls everything that she never had. And so she worked her fingers to the bone to make extra money so that she could afford a piano and singing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cure

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009

As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking The Cure.

The Cure John 9:1-7 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O the Hills Introduction As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hoarders

Contributed by M B on Jan 7, 2010

This sermon deals with sin. Idea came from the A&E tv show Hoarders.

TITLE: HOARDERS TEXT: ROMANS 12:1 & 2 INTRO: 1. We must realize that Christianity is primarily about the rescuing of our souls from sin and the restoration of right standing with God. 2. The plan of God is not to get us to walk down an aisle in a church to an altar and repeat a prayer, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Gossip?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Most Christians don't take the sin of gossip seriously. Here is what the Word says about it.

The Sin Of Gossip Proverbs 11:13 “13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. You and I don't take the sin of gossip as seriously as we ought. Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The End Begins

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009

There is a danger when we get to close to sin. It all starts when we pitch our tents toward Sodom.

Introduction How does a person end up with their lives in a mess. They feel that they have failed. Their marriage is ruined. Their finances are in trouble. They have lost their job. They feel all alone. If you throw a ball straight up in the air when does it start to come down? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Now No Condemnation

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

What does it mean to have our sins not condemn us?

The eighth chapter of Romans begins with one of the greatest promises in all the Bible. "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." And even standing by itself there is something in those words that makes your heart flutter. The significance of the fact that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zimri Attitude

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 26, 2015

Carelessly indulging in sin is something but deliberately sinning against God is horrible!

ZIMRI attitude! Psalm 19:13”Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!” Carelessly indulging in sin is something but deliberately sinning against God is horrible! Despite repeated reminders and warnings, children of our Abide School commit ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contagion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series, "The Cure". This sermon discuss the deadliness of sin and the cure.

Series: The Cure [#2] CONTAGION Romans 1:18-32 Introduction: There are many TV series and movies out right now about the end of the world. In most of these shows, some type of rare contagious disease destroys most of the humans on the earth and just a few, (the stars) survive. In all of these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Snake Eggs

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sin Destroys

Snake Eggs (Isaiah 59:1-10) Intro: There are some things that strike terror in the hearts of most of us. For most of us a poisonous snake causes our bodies to shake with fear. Can you imagine being trapped in a small room with 1000 deadly vipers? That is not a very pleasant thought, but we as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal