Sermons on Sin Confession:

Man’s Catastrophe

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

A Withered Heart v. 10 – No Righteousness v. 11 – No Understanding v. 11 – No Desire for God v.12 – No Goodness v. 17 – No Peace v. 18 – No fear of God v. 19 – No Defense

Rom 3:10-19 History’s Greatest Catastrophe The Black Death: The Greatest Catastrophe Ever killed 50 million people in the 14th century, or 60 per cent of Europe’s entire population All the citizens did little else except to carry dead bodies to be buried [...] At every church they dug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Self Inflicted Wounds Of Christians Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” We’ve prayed/fasted about it ...had the preacher/other Christians pray for us and we just on going back to the same sin that has tripped us up for years. (The usual defiance.)

The Self Inflicted Wounds of Christians October 30, 2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” 1 The calendar may change but we keep facing the same opposition, defiance, sin, hang ups, habits, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Loses An Eye

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jun 4, 2012

There is pleasure in sin for a season but when we get right with the Lord we will want to displace anything that hinders our relationship with him.

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye- by Pastor Vern Hall Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 11:23-26 Introduction: Tonight as we look into these scriptures I want you to go with me on a journey. Just let your mind take a walk through your life and consider the sights and sounds of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Failing In Your Success

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

You can have it all and still miss the mark.

Failing in Your Success August 26, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can have it all and still miss the mark. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:1-3 & 11:1-6 Supplemental Passage: I John 2:15-17 I. The Mistake of Unholy Alliances a. II Cor. 6 warns ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-3

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

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

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

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Count The Costs Series

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

You have to admit that you are a sinner, that God is greater than sin, you must give yourself to God and; if you are resisting continuing with the program, then you must count the costs of continuing in your sinful state or changing your course.

Sunday, July 27, 2008 “Count the Costs” Text: Luke 14: 28 This Sunday we move to a pivotal point in our therapeutic program: 12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin. First we know that you have to admit that you are a sinner. Second that God is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Newness Of Life Series

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

You can walk in the newness of life because God makes a difference, God makes us distinctive, and God makes us determined.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 “Walking in the Newness of Life” Text: Romans 6:4 We should now be able to proudly proclaim that we are free from the addiction of sin. After our 12 steps in nine weeks program which was designed to break that addiction, every one of us should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Americans do not go to church any more: they have switched religions; they now attend the Temple of Greed!” We didn’t invent greed. Greed has been around as long as there have been people, and stuff to lust after. In every era of human history, there have

Greed Proverbs 28:25, Luke 12:15, Philippians 4:12, 2 Corinthians 9:6 Several men were in the locker room of a health club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues: 
Hello?" "Honey, It's me." "Hi!" "Are you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Methodist

Envy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Envy is considered to be the second most deadly sin but it’s known to be the nastiest, ugliest and the meanest of all sins. It is also the most secretive of the 7 Deadly Sins. Many people will admit in public to the sin of sloth or gluttony but envy? Yet

Envy Galatians 5:13-23 When I served on staff at Rayne Memorial UMC on St. Charles Avenue, a young man named Arthur began attending. Arthur was a nice guy but was different, both in appearance and in personality. Arthur got involved in the young adult ministry I had started at the church and was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23

Denomination: Methodist