Sermons on Sinful Attitudes:

The Be-Attitudes (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we’ll look at what it means to be pure in heart and how they are blessed as well as what it means to be a peacemaker and how they are blessed.

The Be-Attitudes (part three) Matthew 5:8-9 Recap: In our series on the beatitudes (what our attitudes should be) we’ve looked at why it is a blessing to be poor in spirit, mourning and meek. Last week we looked at why those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessed Attitude Toward God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006

1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray With The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Learn how to pray with an attitude of thanksgiving.

HOW TO PRAY WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE I THESSALONIANS 5:18 How seriously do you take the commands of God? I know that when that question is asked, that there are some who will immediately think of the Ten Commandments, and that’s good. However, there are more than just the Ten Commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Attitude For A New Year

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2007

1. Be authentic. 2. Be of good cheer. 3. Be aware of God.

Charles Swindoll says, “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important: than facts, than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do, than appearances, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 21, 2001

WAGES OF SIN BY CHARLES FINNEY

THE WAGES OF SIN. "The wages of sin is death." -- Romans 6:23. THE death here spoken of is that which is due as the penal sanction of God’s law. In presenting the subject of our text, I must -- I. Illustrate the nature of sin; II. Specify some of the attributes of the penal sanctions of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Premeditated Sin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 1, 2001

Sermon four in a series of seven based on Proverbs 6:16-19

PREMEDITATED SIN PROVERBS 6:16 Tonight we look at the fourth of seven sins to avoid. Seven sins that make God sick. Things that were so dangerous and destructive that God listed them in his Word as being especially rottenous to him. The specific area that we will study tonight will deal with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The "Unforgivable Sin"

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

This sermon answers the question, "What is the unforgivable sin?"

Introduction: 1. I recently received a question about the above title. Here is the question: "What is the "unforgivable sin"? In particular, is it possible for a believer in the 20th (or 21st century) to commit it? How do Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 bear down on this subject? Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, 1 John 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others.

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others. Intro.: 1. Two weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled, "Taming the Tongue." a. I received a lot of feedback on it, even though it was general. b. Like to follow up that lesson with a much more practical one on gossip. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Jan 30, 2001

We will never get right with God until we acknowledge wrong, we will never acknowledge wrong properly until we admit that it is sin

THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN Heb.3:12-13 The consequences of sin To stress the dangerous consequences of sin and how to avoid them The truth will always expose sin for what it is I SIN IS DECEITFUL IN ITS PROMISES A. Sin couldn’t keep it’s first promise B. Sin never has kept one of it’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction Of Sin Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

This is a propositional/expositional sermon with an aim at practical application of Joseph’s dealings with his brothers--likening it to the way God deals with Christians about their sin and lack of repentance.

The Conviction of Sin Genesis 44 Introduction: 1. Joseph’s brothers had undoubtedly learned the art of subtlety that their father had practiced so well throughout his young adult life. 2. They had deceived their father many times, the worst ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Conviction Of Sin Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

This is a propositional/expositional sermon with an aim at practical application of Joseph’s dealings with his brothers--likening it to the way God deals with Christians about their sin and lack of repentance.

The Conviction of Sin Genesis 44 Introduction: 1. Joseph’s brothers had undoubtedly learned the art of subtlety that their father had practiced so well throughout his young adult life. 2. They had deceived their father many times, the worst of which was in the matter of Joseph’s supposed death! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon displays the dangers of allowing things in our life that God is displeased with.

Scripture: Joshua 7:1 – Title: “Sin In The Camp” Introduction: Joshua and the people of God were experiencing victory. They had come out of the wilderness, crossed the flooded Jordan River on dry ground. They had seen the walls of Jericho fall down after they had walked around them for seven days. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Sin

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Oct 18, 2000

Sin is the transgression of God's law.

Sin is the transgression of God's law. To break what God has told you to do or not to do is sin. " 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. " God's law has not always been the same. There was a law in the garden. There was a law called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4