Sermons on Sin Test:

Being Holy: Obedience Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 4, 2025

If we are to live holy lives, it MUST be covered in our obedience

In the past few weeks, we have examined different areas of how we can be more holy in our Christian walk. First, we examined repentance, how we need to see repentance as transformational in our accepting Christ and further living our lives for Him. Next we considered our connection to God by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Sep 3, 2006

We look at the sin of Gluttony and examine the spiritual issues concering this largely ignored sin

Series: Seven Sermon: Gluttony October 1st, 2006 Intro Well today we continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins and we only have two more left in our series. Today we’re looking at gluttony. Now for many it’s hard for us to think of gluttony in the same light as pride, or anger. We reason it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

To Be In Christ Now And To Inherit Heaven - We Must Be Righteous

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Righteousness is the absence of sin. God’s kingdom of Heaven is righteous - without sin:

Righteousness is the absence of sin. God’s kingdom of Heaven is righteous - without sin: Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is…righteousness.... Luke 10:18 (Jesus) I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven (why was he ejected) Ezek 28:15 You were perfect...until iniquity (sin) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Has This People Turned Away?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

Because of senseless sinfulness and foolish sinfulness God's people turned away.

“WHY HAS THIS PEOPLE TURNED AWAY? (Outline) February 16, 2020 - Epiphany 6 - JEREMIAH 8:4-9 INTRO: The Lord’s question for Israel is still fitting for us today: “Why has this people turned away?” Over and over we turn away from the very goodness of God. Theologians define our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Most of us are farsighted about sin—we see the sins of others but not our own.

Opening illustration: “Could they not carry their own garbage this far?” I grumbled to Jay as I picked up empty bottles from the beach and tossed them into the trash bin less than 20 feet away. “Did leaving the beach a mess for others make them feel better about themselves? I sure hope these people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012

How can God be a God of justice...and forgive sin? How can He be a God of love and punish sin? What is the answer?

John 8:1-11-But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Lying Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2024

Acts 5:1-11 teaches us about the trouble with lying.

Introduction I asked ChatGPT the following question, “What is the trouble with lying?” Here is the partial answer I received, which is pretty good: The trouble with lying lies in its multiple negative consequences, both for the liar and those around them. Here are some key issues: (1) Erosion of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008

In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Growth Through Confession Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 25, 2020

Christians grow by losing one sin at a time and replacing it with one virtue at a time, as we admit our sin, confess our sin, turn from our sin and accept God's forgiveness and move on.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH CONFESSION (First John 1:7-2:4 / Psalm 51 / 32 / Romans 7:14-24) Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com 1 John 1:8-9 “If we (Christians 5:13) say we have no sin (Sin nature), we deceive ourselves and the truth (of the Bible) is not in us. But if we confess our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart (February 13, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Judahs’ sins were engraved on the tablets of their hearts (Jeremiah 17:1). What sins would be engraved on our hearts? Their sin was idolatrous because they were putting faith in mere mortals rather than God. How are we any different today?

GUARD YOUR HEART Text: Jeremiah 17:5 - 10 Jeremiah 17: 5 - 10 Thus says the LORD: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the LORD.  (6)  They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Letter I Series

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009

THEIR IS NO LEETER I IN LOVE BUT THERE IS AN I IN SIN

Title : THE LETTER i Intro: This mornings message is entitled………… I don’t know about you I could be the most self indulged person at times even as a kid ( give me no its mine mommy) I was selfish and still I am at times. I Remember one of my friends and I got this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021

James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

Renewing Your Strength

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2002

The renewing of our strength requires that we wait upon the Lord even in the midst of great trials. Our faith and trust must be tested to gain strength.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Walked On Water For Me. Series

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 20, 2002

We look upon the sea here today and it could remind us of a passage in the gospel of Matthew 14. Where the disciple’s faith was ready to be tested.

He walked on water for me. HHM Oct. 20, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi We look upon the sea here today and it could remind us of a passage in the gospel of Matthew 14. The disciple’s faith was ready to be tested. The sea could also be equated to our lives. Some days the waters of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational