Sermons on Sinning:

Gas Cost But Sin Cost More

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2009

What a price we pay for fun.

GAS COST BUT SIN COST MORE Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. Hope is given in exchange for sin. There is no second name to be found under heaven among men whereby we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009

Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Taught About Sin

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

An examination of Luke 13 to see what Jesus taught about the nature of sin.

“There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 13:2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 13:3 "I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle The Sin Of Self-Centeredness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

James tells us about the symptoms, the source, and the salve for self centeredness.

HOW TO HANDLE THE SIN OF SELF-CENTEREDNESS Text: James 4:1 – 10 Introduction: · Between 250 and 262 AD a pestilence raged all over the Roman Empire. In some Italian cities, 80% of the population died out. Historians and scientists estimate that ½ of the human race died in those 12 years. · The ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2009

David, the man after God’s own heart fell into sin. Looking at his life we can see how he allowed himself to end up in a weakened state, and we can learn from his mistakes how to avoid the same.

Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you’d be proud of me! So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lusted, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. Praise Your Name! I’m grateful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hate The Sin And Hate The Sinner, Too?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009

The critics of sinner can never be the redeemers of sinners! Do we hate the sin and hate the sinner, too?

Hate the Sin and Hate the Sinner, too? Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010

Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding His Holiness & Our Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 27, 2010

1 John 1:5-10. Having fellowship with the Father means we walk in the light as he is in the light.

1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD: UNDERSTANDING HIS HOLINESS & OUR SINFULNESS 1 JOHN 1:5-10 [INTRODUCTION] - There is something about famous people that causes us to act differently when we are around them than we normally act. Have you ever met someone who is famous, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Bailout For Man's Sinful Condition

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

BAIL-OUT became a popular word in our modern vernacular during the last few months of the presidency of George W. Bush, and continued in practice under President Barack Obama. However, long before we knew what the word meant, the process of the Bail-Out

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III God’s Bail-Out Of Man’s Sinful Condition Ephesians 2:1-7 (New International Version)   PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION The subject assigned to me for today’s presentation is: GOD’S BAILOUT OF MAN’S SINFUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

A Brother Who Sins Against You

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Following the directions provided by Jesus when another Christian sins against you.

A Brother Who Sins Against You Matthew 18: 15-20 1. There is a big difference between knowing about God, and actually knowing God. 2. There are many people who know about God, but don’t actually know Him. a. We can read and study the Bible. b. We can have all kinds of documents highlighted. c. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Carried Our Sins To The Wood" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon 9 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Can I Be Without Sin In This Life? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at two seemingly contradicting verse about sin in the life of a believer from 1 John.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Can I Be Without Sin in this Life? 1 John1:8; 1 John 3:6 A few years ago, I was watching a message on television be a relatively famous evangelist. In this message, the evangelist made a statement that stuck with me for quite awhile. He stated that it had been over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Ways To Avoid Sexual Sin

Contributed by Angelo Camungao on Jun 16, 2011

When was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of the battle we are fighting?

As some of you already know, last week was hard. A good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church. While the need for vigilance in this area is fresh on my mind, I want to try to redeem this tragedy by offering the following 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Forgive Me For My Sins Series

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011

Asking God's forgiveness in prayer.

Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer “God Forgive Me for My Sins” Week 4 Matthew 6:12 We are learning what it means to pray to God and how to be more effective in our prayer life so that our prayers are not hindered but answered. The Lord is teaching us from Matthew chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012

Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance