Sermons on Sinful Behavior:

From Sin To Kintsugi

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 10, 2018

Through chickens, babel and the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, this sermon seeks to unpack the nature of sin, but also how God does not leave us there.

The following sermon was given when I was invited to preach at the nearby church of St Joseph the Worker Northolt on Sunday 10th June 2018 You folks really know how to win friends and influence people. You invite Fr Mund, a more unsuspecting local priest to come and preach, and then you give him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15, Mark 3:20-35, Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 5:1-20, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-37, Matthew 9:27-34, Luke 11:14-28, Luke 11:24-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

When Sin Entered In

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 9, 2019

Failure is something I, as well as all humanity, have grappled with throughout their life. Whether you want to give it a cute name like “fumbling the ball,” or call it as it is – “missing the mark,” they all declare the same thing in the end – I messed up. I have sinned.

VERSE DISCOVERY: Genesis 3:1-15 (KJV, Public Domain) Failure is something I, as well as all humanity, have grappled with throughout their life. Whether you want to give it a cute name like “fumbling the ball,” or call it as it is – “missing the mark,” they all declare the same thing in the end – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2019

Like Abraham, Jacob and David, and like all of our individual ancestors, we fall short of the mark too often–committing venial sins of omission and commission, and perhaps even total turn-aways from God’s plan.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2019 Our Confession of Sin I have to admit that this is one of my favorite weekday Masses in the whole Lectionary, because we hear the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. These old Hebrew names don’t necessarily roll off the tongue, but the list is important, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:2-10, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

People Prone To Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2019

The Israelites and non-Jews and all people including us are all prone to sin but God gives us a solution!!

Before we learn from Judges 8 this morning, open your Bibles to Judges 6 and summarize with me what happened: Judges 6:33-34…. Judges 7:22-23…. Keep those truths in mind as Janet Hansen comes up now and read for us Judges 8…….. Let us read along with Janet……. If we look at the story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power To Forgive Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 5, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we all practice acts of forgiveness, one to another.

The Power To Forgive Sin by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 5, 2020) “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Mark 2:5, Mark 8:36, John 3:16

Denomination: Friends

Three Root Sins

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 26, 2021

Both Eve and Jesus were tempted just as we are. They were tempted by Satan, who used the three root sins.

There are many sins, but they all come from three “root sins”…three heart problems. All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1John 2:16 Three Root Sins —the lust of the flesh —the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Genesis 3:1-6, Luke 4:1-13, Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin Defined?

Contributed by Pastor Aham Igbokwe on Feb 5, 2022

Exploring the origination, historicity, genres, and remedy to the malady called sin!

Sin Defined: Deut. 9:7, Joshua 14:12-15 Sin is rebellion against God. James 4:17 Sin is whosoever knows what is good but doesn’t do it. 1 John 3:4 Sin is lawlessness (chaos, disorder, unruliness, etc.). Historicity of Sin: Sin originated with Lucifer (back in heaven) - Isaiah 14:12-15 ? Satan owns ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 3:23, 1 John 3:4, Deuteronomy 9:7

Sermon On The Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 18, 2020

Sloth is considered one of the seven deadly sins

Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States once stated: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.” Proverbs 15:19 states: “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 12:27

The Real Problem Is Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2020

The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the mission and work of Jesus--and more than fulfilled.

Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2020 Scholars tell us that the Book of Isaiah appears from language and tone to have three parts, written with the words of the prophet, living late in the life of the kingdom of Judea. The first part prophesies the need for repentance in Judea and in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 10, 2021

In fact, the family I was born into were all sinners. And when I went to school, I was surrounded by sinners. As life continued, I was not able to get away from sinners!

Alba 7-8-2021 ALL HAVE SINNED Romans 3:9-26 I am so glad to have so many of our relatives with us in church today. These are people from Janine's family. I actually knew most of them quite well before Janine and I got together. So now I am part of this family. And I love them all. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinfulness Saddens The Savior

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

People reject God's truth and are accountable. Jesus seeks the sinners salvation.

SINFULNESS SADDENS THE SAVIOR (Outline) August 8, 2021 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 23:34-39 INTRO.: Sinfulness brings sadness. Our world is filled with many sad things. It is all because of the effects of sin. God created a perfect world. Adam and Eve lived in God’s perfect creation. Ad-am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing From Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

This is David’s prayer of confession after falling into deep, dark, and dreadful sin. David never imagined that when he sinned, that God would put it in a book for the whole world to read.

Senator John Edwards was the Democrats 2004 nominee for vice president. His political future is currently in doubt as he has admitted to an affair in 2008 with a campaign worker. He had won sympathy during the campaign as his wife had been campaigning next to him as she fought cancer. Calling it a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Dead To Sin?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 5, 2021

Paul claims that through Christ, we can be free from Sin, do you believe this?

Are We DEAD to Sin? Romans 6:1-14 6 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Be Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 16, 2018

Christians need to rid themselves from Sin and must stay out of the path of Satan. In being more CHRIST-LIKE, this is a necessity if one is to be HOLY.

Todays’ message is from our Series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO and is titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO - Be Free from All Sin (Part II of III) Romans 6:10-14 (NKJV) 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:10-14, 1 Peter 4:1-3

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