Sermons on Sinning:

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Aug 29, 2018

A study of the freedom that comes from allowing Christ to rule in our heart

The mind of christ INTRODUCTION: Text: Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the fourth Part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:12)

Today we'll continue our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:12. The Lord Jesus related these two requests, "Give us today our daily bread" with "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." The point is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:12, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will God Judge The World, And Make Things Right? (Revelation 6:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 11, 2023

A no-rapture, academically rigorous series on Revelation

Over the past two weeks, in Revelation 4 and 5, we've read about what happened in heaven, after Jesus ascended into the clouds. Jesus rises up, disappears, out of the sight of his disciples. And he rises up into the heavenly throne room, into the midst of the four living creatures. And when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

How Can Anyone Call Good Evil And Evil Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2022

Perhaps we can better understand how it might be that a Catholic politician would be so saturated with a dominant secular opinion, supported by millions of dollars of donations, that even the gravest anti-human evil could be good.

Thirty-First Sunday in Course 2022 Good morning, fellow sinners. If we forget that sobering fact, the Liturgy reminds us every time we come to Mass of our moral insufficiencies. And we get to say “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault” and even strike our breasts every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-2, Romans 3:23, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, Isaiah 5:20, Luke 19:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

You're The Man! (And So Am I) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 10, 2022

Romans 1 shows that bad people need Jesus. But Romans 2 shows that the so-called good people need Jesus, too.

You’re the Man! (And So Am I) Romans 2:1-16 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Romans 2. I know! You kind of feel like we are starting a brand new series, after five weeks in Romans 1. But actually, we are still in the first section of our outline of Romans. If you remember a few weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16, 2 Samuel 12:1-9, Matthew 7:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of Truth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.

We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Channel Of Blessing To Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 10, 2021

According to the Scripture in 1 Peter, those who believe in Jesus Christ are now the priest of the New Testament. And what is the role left for the priesthood? To be channels of blessings.

Introduction According to Jewish tradition, in the beginning only God could bless the people. He blessed Adam and Eve and told them to be fruitful and multiply. God blessed Noah and his family as they departed the ark with the same blessing to be fruitful. And then we come to in Genesis 12, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 25, 2019

As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here... Look at them putting the branch to their nose!

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God? As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here? Must they also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Displeasing Everyday Life Of Mankind

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 30, 2019

Since they were not going to follow after His laws, God “gave” them over to the unholy laws of the unchurched, or the world.

Ezekiel 20 20:1-9—Where it says the elders “inquired of the Lord,” they were having a problem with what Ezekiel was prophesying. Understand, that the date given is 5 years to the day Jerusalem would be destroyed (Jeremiah). This took place some two years after the prophecies of Ezekiel 1-3 ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Of Utmost Concern Sermon I: The Salvation Of Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

If Christians want to be like Jesus and not be deterred by enemies of Christianity, mature believers tell it like it is as did Jesus who confronted His critics with the truth about His identity as the Christ, Son of God. So must we.

OF UTMOST CONCERN TO MATURE BELIEVERS: THE SALVATION OF UNBELIEVERS Former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Charles Carter, told about being confronted by an unbeliever who engaged him in conversation about his preaching “Salvation is found only in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Deliver Us From Evil - Matthew 6:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 20, 2024

If a mafia boss put a price on your head or your children, how energetic would you be about protecting yourself? Jesus warned us of a far greater danger than a mafia hit and then taught us to pray for protection. This message explores how to do that.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

The Path To Victory Pt. 2 Moses Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 9, 2025

The Challenge of Obedience Have you ever felt like you’ve made too many mistakes for God to use you? Have you ever felt disqualified by past failures?

The Path To Victory. Pt.2 Moses Key Character: Moses Main Theme: God’s call remains even when we fail—His redemption restores us to His purpose. Introduction: The Challenge of Obedience • Opening Thought: Have you ever felt like you’ve made too many mistakes for God to use you? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth Proposes Marriage (Ruth 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 24, 2025

Are we redeemed? Let's look at Ruth 3.

Can an arranged marriage also be for love? Can a woman propose marriage to a man? Are we redeemed? Let’s look at Ruth 3. Because Boaz was much older, could it be that he didn’t think about Ruth as a potential wife? Was she proposing marriage to Boaz in this unusual manner? Naomi her mother-in-law ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Stubborn People (Deuteronomy 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2024

Are we just as stubborn as ancient Israel? Let's explore Deuteronomy 9.

Is it good for us to be reminded of our sins? Is it easy to become self-righteous? Is there a law that gives us freedom from sin? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 9. What was about to happen to the people of Israel? Hear, O Israel: You are to cross over the Jordan today, and go in to dispossess nations ...read more

Denomination: Baptist