Sermons on Sin General:

Pause Before You Act (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 12, 2011

In Sermon 4 of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we admonish the believer to see if what he or she is about to do violates God’s commands. I.e., am I about to commit a sin in my response to a situation?

Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. IV. S – ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come Quickly Lord Jesus And Cut The Grass!

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 12, 2011

We look around today and see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Our power bill is going up along with the taxes. Should we fret about it?

Come quickly Lord Jesus and cut the grass! I can remember before my brother Everette was born I was around 5 years old or so, I was afraid of sleeping by myself because my room was so far away from Mom and Dad. I would lay there terrified because if I called Dad he would be upset at me for waking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can’t We Be Good Enough To Satisfy God? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2012

Our fallen condition demands that God must provide a Saviour if we will be saved. We cannot redeem ourselves.

“While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 2, 2011

Partial obedience is disobedience. Disobedience is the same as witchcraft.

Obedience Is Better than Sacrifice May 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Partial obedience is disobedience. Focus Passage: I Samuel 15:1-23 Supplemental Passage: John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Victory (8 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

May we use the failures of Gaza, Ashdod, and Gath to motivate us to follow through on our commitments to God.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION If you have ever tried to master an athletic skill, you know that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Uzziah: What Will Your Epitaph Be? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message looks at how one mistake defines the life of Uzziah rather than the good he did.

An Epitaph is a short statement intended to honor a person who has passed away. Many times these short statements sum up a person’s life or legacy. In fact some epitaphs are quite humorous such as: “I told you I was sick!” “He stepped on the gas instead of the brake.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Medidas Drásticas Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 30, 2013

Con el pecado debemos tomar medidas drásticas

Intro: En una ocasión cuando salí del departamento donde solíamos vivir en el Seminario San Pablo, al bajar por las escaleras, noté que en una de las lámparas del cubo de la escalera, estaban dos avispas construyendo a penas lo que sería la base de su panal. Pensé que debía encargarme del asunto ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meddlin'

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 11, 2012

Preachin' is when the preacher steps on OTHER PEOPLE'S toes. When he sticks the bony finger of conviction in YOUR face, he has "done quit preachin' and gone to meddlin'" This sermon is Meddlin'

Meddlin’ Romans 2 In chapter one, where we have been studying for the past two weeks, Paul preached a VERY STERN message against the Gentile heathens who did not believe God because they rejected the witness of creation and conscience. God said they may not have the law… or the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Possession Of The Garden

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 29, 2012

What is iniquity? What is Sin?

Ezekiel 36:33-37 "Thus says the Lord God: On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places shall be rebuilt. 34 And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, instead of being the desolation that it was in the sight of all who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Collision Course

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

God will forgive your sins, but the scars will always be there. Sin is horrible, it destroys everything and everyone it touches; but sin can be forgiven. Thank God! What we need to know is that when we commit sin, we are starting a process that may contin

Opening illustration: Couple of years ago while Dennis and his wife were driving on an expressway heading to New York city, we saw a driver turn left into a median turnaround that was intended for emergency vehicles only. He was planning to make a U-turn and head back the other way. Looking to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quit Prancing Around Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012

Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Leaven

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

Little sins cause big problems.

A Little Bit of Leaven Pray. Little things can cause major problems. In the early to mid 1950's a air line company began to to make the first state of the art passenger air liners. They came up with the idea of pressurizing the cabins, allowing their air craft to fly higher and faster than any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dear Babby

Contributed by Bruce Smalley on Aug 23, 2012

An article written in response to a "Dear Abby" letter and response in the local newspaper.

Time for another “Dear Babby” column -- this time with an alternative response to the “letter” and “answer”: DEAR BABBY: My son let me know this past year that he is a kleptomaniac. My first reaction was to tell him it was OK. (I had already suspected that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Obstacles To Grace

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

We all face obstacles that block the flow of God's grace in our lives. This message is a message given during a Walk to Emmaus weekend.

Obstacles to Grace Rev. Lynn Malone Toby Keith has a popular song right now that I have heard several people walk around either singing or humming the words. The song is entitled I Want to Talk About Me. Have you heard it? The words to the chorus go like this: I wanna talk about me Wanna ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Methodist