Sermons on Sin Hurtful To God:

Sign Of The Times

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

An alarming look at Romans 1 and how society lines up with God’s warnings here.

 In and through creation, the evidence of God is clear.  Man has absolutely no excuse about believing or knowing whether or not there is a god.  The only reason there is ever a question about God and His existence is because the wickedness of man has suppressed the knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moles Or Souls? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

Some of us choose darkness, like moles burrowing into the ground. Our behavior becomes obsessively demonic, for which there are consequences. The Gospel calls us to be what God has made us to be, creatures living in the light, with passion.

Well, now, are you a mole or a soul? I want you to identify yourself, clearly and unequivocally, are you a mole or a soul? I suppose that does require a bit of explanation. A mole is a little creature that lives out its life underground, in the darkness, endlessly burrowing to and fro and making ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Humankind Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2010

In order to understand the upside of the gospel, we need to understand the downside of human sin. If we’re going to appreciate God’s grace in its fullness, we must understand what it is we have been rescued from.

Sermon for CATM – September 12, 2010 –The Problem with Humankind What are some of the influences in your life? Why do you believe the things you believe? Who or what do you allow to influence your opinions and views? Each of us has a thousand voices outside our heads vying for our attention. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Long Fall

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 21, 2011

Story of Saul and his long fall including his death

A Long Fall Text 1 Sam. 28:15 God has departed from me and does not answer me anymore. The Woman saw Samuel. God sent the Spirit of Samuel to appear to Saul. Nome the following facts 1. Spiritism is sternly condemned in Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship: The Creator Or His Creatures

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2009

Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor

Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Way To Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

John Wesley taught that perfect love for the Lord would result in living a holy life which would be pleasing to the Lord. Is that true? Let's look again into God's Holy word and see what we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-4, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37-40, John 12:1, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 4:8, Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 1 Peter 1:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 27, 2011

The second sermon in a series based on New Testament teachings and the book Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 27, 2011 Romans 5: 12-19 Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Perseveration is a brain dysfunction that causes people to get stuck in a particular pattern of behavior. Perseveration is what led a legendary German flying ace to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Values From God's Viewpoint

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 5, 2012

The world has a way of dealing with different issues. What are values from God's perspective when it comes to handling money, paying our taxes, leadership, discipline issues, or forgiveness?

Matthew 17:24 – Matthew 18:35 ILLUSTRATION 1: A Sunday school teacher was diligently teaching about Salvation, explaining how we have sinned and need to seek forgiveness from God. After this, she asked the children, “What should you do in order for you to be forgiven of your ...read more

Denomination: *other

When You've Done Something You Swore You'd Never Do

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

This passage deals with a horrible sin committed by people who I’m sure didn’t think they could ever sink that low. What does God have to say to those in our congregations who’ve done things that they never thought they would?

- I was going to skip this passage, because, to be honest, it’s disgusting/I’m not saying it isn’t inspired Scripture, I’m not saying that it didn’t happen, I’m just saying that it’s disgusting. - not all of Scripture is pleasant to read. - but God opened up to me a message from within this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Right, But Ending Wrong

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2007

Asa did what was right in the sight of the Lord! We have to make the decision to do what is right in the sight of the Lord daily. It is foolish to lean on a broken reed, when we have the Rock of ages to rely upon Redemption is wonderful, but God still exp

Starting Off Right, but Ending Wrong! Text: II Chronicles 14: 2-5 9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brokenness

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation.

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation. In 1 Samuel 30:6, when David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Saved By Grace - Not By Works

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2021

A series looking at our connection to God. Today we look at the impact of sin and we can't do enough God to earn salvation.

The Gospel – 3 We can’t work our way into heaven March 14, 2021 As I was thinking about today’s message, I was wondering if you’ve ever been to an Escape Room? I’m not sure if you’ve ever experienced them or not. There’s one in Fishers, called The Escape Room. The concept is this - You and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Inner Uncivil War Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Each of us has a sinful nature, we simply call it human nature. When we become a follower of Jesus, God places His Holy Spirit in our hearts, and the war begins.

INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day, so if your mother is still around, I encourage you to tell her how much you love and appreciate her. I recently came across a list of different things our mothers taught us. 1. My mother taught me PRAYER: “You better pray that stain will come out of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Right Veiw Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Oct 17, 2005

THIS SERMON EXPLORES THE FACT THAT WHEN WE VEIW GOD AS WE SHOULD, IT WILL KEEP US FROM SIN. WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES AS GOD DOES. WE MUST VIEW SIN AS GOD DOES. WE MUST ALSO VIEW GOD AS HE IS. WHEN WE HAVE THE RIGHT VIEW OF GOD, FOLLOWING HIM WILL COME

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEIW OF GOD Psalms 51:1-12 Intro: Background on David’s sin with Bath-Sheba (2 Sam. 11) The timing was when Nathan the prophet confronted him with his sin and then foretold of God’s judgment which was coming. (2 Sam.12) We must first see ourselves as God does We must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist