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  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    Sin By Any Other Name

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    An insight into the patient persistence of the Lord in calling people to live godly.

    SIN BY ANY OTHER NAME Scripture: John 8:1-11 and Revelation 3:20 You’ve probably heard the saying, “A rose by any other name would still smell sweet.” Many things have a core-trait that isn’t changed when the name is changed. A rose could be called a skip but it would still smell sweet. Sin, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Durst avatar

    What Is The Big Deal With Sin?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,790 views

    A Look at the dangerous nature of sin through the story of David and Bathseba

    When I was growing up there were two things I really liked, Gameboy and bouncy balls. The only problem was that I didn’t own a Gameboy, and it always seemed like the bouncy ball I wanted belonged to someone else. My oldest brother Jay did have a gameboy and he kept it in his closet in a white ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Toby Powers avatar

    Do Not Sin Against The Child

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    This is a strong sermon against the sins of this generation against our own children.

    DO NOT SIN AGAINST THE CHILD GEN 42:22 Intro: Note the words of the text. “Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child?” The essence of sin lies in being committed against God. When men are fully convinced that they have disobeyed the Lord, and that this is “the head and front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    Failure to confess and forsake the attitude of envy will destroy us. Envy is perhaps the most deadly sin of all.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy --I Samuel 18:5-9 and I Peter 2:1-3 I have to personally remind myself when it comes to this fourth deadly sin I “have stopped preaching and gone to meddling,” for envy or jealousy has been my personal, besetting sin since childhood and youth. Now every sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Intro: Seven Deadly Sins Series

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,979 views

    before we do a study on the seven deadly sins, this is an introduction on what sin is, what sin does, and how sin can be taken care of in life

    Intro: you cannot do a serious study on the seven deadly sins without first doing an equally serious study on the meaning of sin. Defined it is the missing of God’s mark or the rejection of God’s commands. But beyond just a simple definition, we must research God’s Word to find out what sin is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

    Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,389 views

    The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

    Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Deadly Sins: Pride

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,273 views

    The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

    The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Morris avatar

    Introduction To The 7 Deadly Sins Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    We get to know the ancient list of seven dealy sins and begin to combat them.

    The Michael Vick saga reminds all of us of the human problem of sin. Gambling, which is at the base of dog-fighting might be defined as greed. Vick originally lied to Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank about his involvement, because one may suggest that in his pride, at that time he wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Awfulness Of Sin-Sexuality & Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    The first two works/deeds of the flesh here in Galatians 5, fall generally into the two pitfalls of: 1) Sexuality (Galatians 5:19), and 2) Religion, (Galatians 20a)

    People mark off times and celebrations in different ways. In Belgium (since 1394, in Binche), Brazil (a four-day celebration in Rio de Janeiro), Italy (in Venice, six months of celebrating in the 18th cent., now 12 days), Trinidad and Tobago (featuring a daylong competition among calypso bands), ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Seven Deadly Sins: Envy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    this is an ugly sin--it is often called the green eyed monster of envy.

    Envy--Jealousy Jealousy is wishing you had what someone else has, but even worse is envy, wishing they didn’t have it at all. Most fights, quarrels, and strife in life comes from this terrible sin. It is one sin that no one will admit to, because it is such a wicked thing. Envy- a rejoicing over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gregg Rustulka avatar

    If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,897 views

    If we deliberately keep on sinning ... then there are no sacrifices left, only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

    If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning Scripture: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Story: Michael De Rosa tells this story: Two elderly, excited Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,329 views

    GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

    The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Paul Confronts Peter's Sin Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    Paul’s reaction to Peter’s sin is swift and just.

    Galatians 2:14-21 “Paul Confronts Peter’s Sin” 1. Paul’s Reaction (14) Vs. 14 • Peter, being an apostle, had an even greater responsibility to lead others uprightly (straight path) in the truth of the gospel. o Bible says, “To whom much is given much will be required.” o Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist