Sermons on Sin Deceptive:

Beware

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we are warned about three problems that Christians are often a part of.

Text: James 2:1-13 ETS: James warns the early church not to show favoritism. ESS: There are three warnings in this passage. OSS: The Youth of MVBC will heed these three warnings. PQ: What are the warnings given in this passage? UW: Warnings Title: Beware I. Beware of showing personal ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Pride Ride Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the second part of the first message on The Pride Ride.

Last Sunday we had a great time. We learned who some of us are and someone we don’t want to be. There was Velma Vanity, Amy Accomplishment, Edward the Educated, Melvin the Middle Class, Ned the Name Dropper, Mike and Molly Materialistic, Bertha Better than You! If you don’t know who I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2004

We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Nothing New Under The Sun Series

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 24, 2004

The second in a series of when sin is in the camp. This focuses on the tactics of Satan in tempting man to sin.

NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Text: Ecclesiastes 1: 9-10 An old saying goes “everything old is new again”. Clothes that considered “cool” when I was a teen are in fashion again. Classic style for cars is all the rage. Nick at Night and T V Land show the old classic shows. It seems that things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Is He Still Alive? Series

Contributed by Alan Gibson on Mar 31, 2004

The path of sin.

Is He Still Alive? 1Kings 20:31-34 (Questions) WW 3-31-04 Remember several weeks ago – we talked about the siege of Samaria by Ben Hadad of Aramen. The king of northern Israel was King Joram. Now we go back in time a bit – to Joram’s father – King Ahab. Making a pact with the enemy. How do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:31-34

Denomination: Holiness

Twisted Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Sermon examines compromises and deception found in story of Micah and the Levite which serve as warnings against self-justification.

Twisted Truth Series: Lessons from Judges #3 Judges 17:1-18:31[1] 7-31-05 Intro What happens to God’s people when they loose sight of their God-given calling? What happens to God’s people when they fail to honor the word of God as their standard of lifestyle—when they mix worldly ideas with ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What effect do self-centered people have on our world. This message looks at Jonah’s rebellion and his resulting self-pity.

Introduction: In 1945, Cliff Barrows made a proposal of marriage to his girlfriend Billie. Together they scraped together enough funds for a simple wedding and two tickets to a city with a resort hotel. On arrival, however, they found the hotel shut down. Stranded in an unfamiliar city with little ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Selfish Pride An Enemy To Joy

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006

A sermon exposition that gives a warning against pride.

Selfish Pride- A Terrible Enemy To Joy Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: There are numerous sins that can rob one of his Christian joy. It is obvious that the more blatent sins as murder, robbery, fornication, malace, hatred, and similar sins will certainly rob one of his joy. But, also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Forgives

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Mar 28, 2006

This narrative sermon details step by step David’s fall into sin with Bathsheba. It then explores the anquished cry for forgiveness in Psalm 51.

The God who Forgives – David and Bathsheba powerppoint AVAILABLE AT coolguybri@verizon.net About every 18 – 24 months I like to teach and preach from this heart wrenching Psalm. Why? Because I think that it describes a human dilemma not uncommon for most of us. And if it is uncommon, it may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

The path to sin follows a generally predictable pattern, yet man never seems to notice the signposts along the way. This message seeks to point out the natural progression that the path of sin follows, so that the child of God can be aware and alert.

TRACING THE STEPS OF TRAGEDY Text: Gen.3: 1-7 Intro: Tragedies are certainly not strangers to our world. We hear about them every day. Tragedy is no respecter of persons, places, positions, or possessions. No one, no matter what his or her station in life, is exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Hot And What's Not

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 24, 2004

John develops his desire of for our continued commitment by reminding us of the high quality of God’s love for us, and the recklessness of a sinful life.

What’s Hot and What’s Not? 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: the Apostle John continues his general theme in these verses. He is encouraging those who are listening to his words (or in our case reading them), to continue in our relationship with Christ – to maintain a high level or commitment. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Again…shall We Continue In Sin…no (P 3) Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

Let’s Learn, Know, Remember, Do, Question and Consider a few more thoughts on our new life in Christ and how sin should be dealt with in a believers life.

Again…Shall we continue in Sin…No (P 3) Learn something: sin shall not dominate true believers (v.14-15). Know something: you can serve only one master, sin or God (v.16). Remember something: your decision—you chose righteousness (v.17-18). Do something: serve God with the same fervor you served ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God And Holding Hands With The Devil

Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004

This sermon deals with the danger of compromise and sin.

Walking w/God & Holding hands w/the Devil Scripture Reading: Genesis 13:10-13 Introduction: You know the old story of how to boil a frog. You don’t put him in a pot of boiling water. You drop him in the boiling water and he’ll jump out before he’s injured. So you put him in a pot of cold water, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

No Secrets

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational