Sermons on Sinful Behavior:

Matthew's Call

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2001

The Call of Matthew to "Follow Me" is the same call that every sinner hears before he can arise from the life of sin.

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: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Desperate Dad

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 19, 2006

In 2 miracles, Jesus turns what is unclean into wholeness; He overcomes death and defilement. He also removes the stain of sin.

This morning we’re going to look at a dad briefly mentioned in the Gospels, a man named Jairus who was deeply concerned about his daughter; a father with a sense of urgency. Jairus was a prominent leader of the synagogue and a respected member of the community. Local synagogues were governed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Congregational

God Offers Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is your ark, you must be “in Christ’ to experience deliverance from the pervasive power of sin.

I. UNDERSTAND EVIL RULES IN MAN’S HEART! v. 5 A. Sin took root and grew out of man’s control. 6:1-5, 11-12 1. Man chooses to sin against God. 2. Man is a slave to sin. B. Sin escalated to the point of God’s judgment. 6:6-7 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 24, 2011

In God's kindness, we see the light that exposes our sin not as some glaring, off-putting intrusion but as the grace and mercy that it is.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 26, 2011 GETTING PAST THE OFFENSE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 10:40-42 (NIV) 40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. 41 Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

But when it came to paying for our sins....when it came to paying a price for our disobedience and neglect....He came to do it Himself

John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: tet..les...tai TETLESTAI Greek word for "It is finished" is the second-to-last. But it is certainly not the least important of the words that our Lord spoke. TETLESTAI was a word that was written across goods ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

"As Ye Know That Ye Were Not Redeemed With Corruptible Things"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

She had blood on her hands from murder, and that represented, in Shakespeare’s mind, the evidence, the consciousness of her sin.

…………….Dr Joseph Cook illustration……………………. In 1893 they had the first World’s Fair held in Chicago, there was an exhibit entitled "The Parliament of Religions." Dr. Joseph Cook represented the Christian religion. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Power Of A Mustard-Seed Faith?

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010

The power of faith is in the promise. That truth helps us understand Jesus' words so that we learn to rebuke sin and forgive the repentant.

Text: Luke 17:1-10 Theme: What's the Power of a Mustard-Seed Faith? A. The power to spiritual help others B. The power that does not look inward Season: Pentecost 20c Date: October 10, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Pigs Can't Swim Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 22, 2011

Just as demon-possessed pigs can't swim, neither can some of the pigs of sin we allow in our lives.

Mark 5:1-20 ILL. I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ministry. I met with Chairman of the Disenchanted, Bro Tepid. He described his church; First Lukewarm Church of the Apathetic. “Nothing too boring, nothing too exciting. We want it to fit into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Confession Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Commandments

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 24, 2007

Godd’s commandments are absolutes, yet they also serve another purpose. They show us our sin and our neeed of a Saviour

Some years ago the ’Times’ carried an article by Charles Bremner under the heading �Sense and Sensitivity� In it Bremner observed: The Politically Correct culture chimes with the way the country (the USA) is fleeing from risk and moral judgment into the realm of ’victimology’ Every ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Do I Do When I'm.... Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 23, 2007

The message deals that what we are to do when we are 1. in trouble 2. happy 3. sick 4. have sinned.

What Should I Do When.. James 5:13-20 Introduction A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Loyalties Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 5, 2007

There is a ’kairos’ moment when we must plough up sinful hearts and seek the Lord God - as Hosea challenged the people to do.

Hosea 10.1-15 Divided Loyalties If you were to ask Taylor “What does Daddy hate most?” she would, I hope, tell you that I hate lies. The old saying “You can watch a thief but not a liar” is so true. At what point do you believe someone after they have lied to you? When do you start to trust ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Standing In A Bowing World

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007

By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2007

The entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the testimony of how God restored sinful man through His Son Jesus Christ.

The Testimony of Scripture Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The Bible...is the one supreme source of revelation of the meaning of life, the nature of God and spiritual nature and needs of men. It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in the way of peace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Divisiones En La Iglesia

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Evitemos formar "grupitos" que causen division en nuestras Iglesias y aprendamos a amarnos sin diferencias ni conflictos.

Divisiones en la Iglesia 1ª Corintios 1:10-17 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La Iglesia de Corinto fue fundada por el Apóstol Pablo (1 Cor. 3:6). Según nos relata Hechos 18, el apóstol pasó de Macedonia a Grecia, y fue de Atenas a Corinto. El Señor le dijo que él tenía un ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army