Sermons on Sinful Wife:

When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2018: The Walking Dead

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2018

This message is about how we are to be dead to sin because Jesus died for our sins forever delivering us from its power.

The Walking Dead Easter 2018 Scriptures: Matthew 27:50-54; Luke 9:59-60; Romans 6 When Jesus took His last breath, this is what is recorded in Matthew 27:52-53 says, “The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised and coming out of the tombs after His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54, Luke 9:59-60, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desiring God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 5, 2019

Sin is kept in secret, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We must be willing to recognize it for Repentance to begin.

Sermon - desiring God - Carnal nature is what each of us was born into. - Labeling it like that makes it sound like it truly is, bad. - Then we go into the atmosphere of the church. Sin would be the least thing we desire. Well, it should be! - Now we take in account of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014

A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Lose My Salvation? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 13, 2013

After you accept Jesus as your savior, can you be bad enough to lose your salvation? Or if you doubt your salvation is that proof you are not saved?

Joke: At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. “Pastor, here are the keys to our nicest efficiency unit and Mr. Congressman, the keys to our finest penthouse suite.” “This is unfair!” cried the minister. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deciding Who To Serve

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 29, 2011

Once we are immersed into Christ, we STILL have to make a conscience decision as to whom we are going to serve

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have fought wars as a nation and helped fight wars in order to help people to be able to experience the freedoms we enjoy. • Freedom is a good thing and it can be a dangerous thing depending on what you do with it. • In Iraq we have helped that nation have the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Christ’s blood is better than Abel’s blood of the sacrifice (not Abel’s own blood shed). Abel's own blood cries for vengeance (Genesis 4:10); Christ's blood cries for peace and pardon.

The Book of Genesis is the outline of God's plan of creation and redemption. God made everything found them as good. Chapter 3 describes the root of sin whereas chapter 4 is a continuation that describes the fruit of sin. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by ...read more

Denomination: Other

Dealing With Defeat Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

What happens when we lose God's presence?

A. ONE MAN’S SIN DEFEATED MANY: JOSHUA 7, 8 1. One person’s sin leads to total defeat (7:1-11). Not his influence on godly people, but his influence on God. 2. One private sin hurts you and others. “The men of Ai smote (Israel) them” (7:5). 3. Private sin begins with what you see. “I saw a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote To The ‘kindly Grandfather’ God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2024

This passage is a stark contrast to the "kindly grandfather" image of God that many had. What are the specific ways that shows up here?

JUDGMENT-FREE ZONE: Many people like to think of God as a kindly grandfather. - Ezekiel 5:1. - There is a popular conception of God as a kindly (and slightly senile) grandfather in the sky. He’s not going to rebuke you for anything you’re doing. He’s going to ask if everyone had a good time. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Trouble Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 17, 2025

We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:24, Romans 7:25, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 6, 2008 Sloth You know those days where you dont really feel like doing anything? You know those overcast days where its dreary out all day long and all you really want to do is call off work, lay around the house and watch a movie? You ever have days like that? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: *other

The Curse: Why Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

We see in the Bible that the curse is why Jesus died. To remove the curse of sin and death. We will also see the cross where Jesus died and the Crown why Jesus lives.

Intro: Paul’s letter to the Galatians is addressing what man seems always to do. Either add to or take away from God’s word. It began in the garden with Adam and Eve. Adam disregarded God’s word and Eve added to it. I’ve got to quote John Piper, “Satan is continuously at work tempting us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Painful Lesson Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 17, 2002

A call to repentance based on Achan’s sin

A Painful Lesson - Joshua 7 Intro: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003

We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know That Nothing Good Lives In Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 20, 2004

PENTECOST 7(A) - I know that nothing good lives in me because sin is alive and well but sin is also to be defeated.

Romans 7:15-25a - July 18, 2004 – Pentecost 7 ROMANS 7:15-25a 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran