Sermons on Sinful Behavior:

Facing Your Worries About Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus teaching his disciples against the sin of worry reminds us that worry exposes some real concerns of the heart.

INTRODUCTION Today, in continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount, Part # 6 deals with the subject of worry. I found it interesting and even God’s timing, Mike & Crystal, that we come to this section of our series when Mike is about to embark on a part of life that many would call the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon takes a look at the Jewish beliefs surrounding the Day of Atonement and then shifts to the fact that Jesus atoned for all of our sins.

Title: The Day of Attonement Text: Leviticus 23:26-32 Date: September 22, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Jews all over the world celebrated, Yom Kippur, this week. Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement, was and still is considered the Holiest Day of the Year for the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Nov 3, 2007

This is an evangelistic message that shows God’s invitation to man is to all people. No matter the sin, God can provide forgiveness.

The Great Invitation Isaiah 1.18 (Isa 1:18) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. In this first chapter of Isaiah, the prophet reveals God’s case against Judah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Subtle Serpent

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

As we look at this sad story of the first sin, we see a very real picture of how Satan often works.

Top Ten Ways to Know You Need To Study Genesis: 10. Your pastor announces a new sermon series from Genesis… and you check the Table of Contents to see if it’s in your Bible. 9. You think Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had a few hits during the sixties. 8. You open to Genesis and a WWII War Bond falls ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Rescued Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2007

The opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches reminds us that we have been rescued from the snares of sin.

Rescued Galatians 1:1-5 April 25, 2007 Background • Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey • Visited cities in Galatia (modern day Turkey) • Paul had been accused of diluting the gospel to make it more appealing to Gentiles • Galatians was written to respond to these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Comes Trouble Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 24, 2005

12th in long series on Joshua. This deals with sin in a believer’s life, which will cost him spiritual victory.

Joshua 7:1-26 – Here Comes Trouble Today we continue our journey through Joshua. The whole book is about taking new territory. As Christians, God leads us on a journey, a walk into new places. Some people never get out and stretch their spiritual legs. They are still the same people as they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Seduction"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Dec 21, 2005

This sermon discusses how the enemy tries to seduce us and cause us to stumble into sin using the example of Samson & Deliliah.

Judges 16:1-21 Ushers, you may admit the door, as the worshippers enter in to hear a word from the Lord. Amen. You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text is getting to me on today. And it’s getting to me for several reasons. Here we have this beast of a man Samson and this crafty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

God Bless America?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002

In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Slavery That Enslaves And A Slavery That Sets Free

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2003

The Apostle Paul makes it clear that all men are slaves, spiritually, either of sin to abject bondage or of righteousness to untold blessing.

A SLAVERY THAT ENSLAVES AND A SLAVERY THAT SETS FREE “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Freedom Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003

Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Safegaud Your Reign With Christ

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 30, 2004

Safeguard Your Reign with Christ 1) Don’t compromise with sin 2) Don’t tolerate impenitent sinners

A multiple gold medal winner from the Summer Olympics was recently arrested for drunk driving. When I heard the news I wondered why someone with a stellar sports career and million dollar endorsements would jeopardize all that for a little late night partying? The answer is compromise. When that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Samson: Avoiding A Legacy Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Samson. He appeared to have such potential, and God DID use him, but he is primarily remembered for his sin.

Samson: Avoiding a legacy of shame (Judges 13-16) Part two Intro – potential – 12 Judges 1375 – 1050; Nazarite – Hair, alcohol, dead bodies; miracle birth; Judg 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. NIV Judg 13:1-5 13:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational