Sermons on Sin Is Accountable:

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Admit You Are A Sinner Series

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

While sin is an act, much like to drink or to drug; sinning is a state of being, just like being an alcoholic or being a drug addict. Therefore, if one wants to be rehabilitated from the state of being a sinner, then one needs a 12 step program to support

Sunday, July 6, 2008 “Admit you are a Sinner” Text: I John 1: 8 – 10 We embark on our Summer Sizzler series with an ambitious theme: “12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin.” Many of us will quickly recognize the 12 step program idea that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

True Confession

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Full Reward

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 27, 2001

We all are accountable for our Stewardship.

Read verses 5-7 and relate, then verse 8 for text. 1. Look to yourselves: * Examine your own heart: Ask God to allow you to see yourself as He sees you. Pr.3:5,"...lean not unto thine own understanding." * Take stock of your spiritual status: Realize your maturity in God or ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Second Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jul 2, 2011

Account of Jesus healing from a distance

• Passage where Jesus return to the scene of the wine. The wine that had formerly been water. Most in the church have some issue with that first miracle and would rather Jesus would have turned wine into water • LIQUOR STORE MIRACLE: Take that(bottles of water expensive too) 46 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Urban Legend: What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 24, 2010

Discusses the fact sin has effects and consequences beyond what we anticipate.

What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas Slide We have been talking about Urban legends these past several weeks and we have been examining urban legends in the culture even as we talk about Spiritual Urban Legends. One that we started to look at that looked too unbelievable at first has really ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exam Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 29, 2012

Daniel Webster said, “My greatest thought is my accountability to God.” Sad to say most Christians go through life giving little or no thought to this future day of examination.at Christ’s Judgment Seat.

Exam Time! 2 Corinthians 5:5-11a Finals in school can be a time of high anxiety for most students. They can literally turn your stomach into knots. When I was in school, exam week was always a time of cramming. Someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Humans Cancel, God Restores: A Kingdom Response To Cancel Culture

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 29, 2025

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals — often public figures and organizations — after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive.

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals—often public figures—after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive. The “canceling” usually happens on social media, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:2, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational