Sermons on Sins Be Forgiven:

The Monkey Trap

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon designed to lead children to Jesus.

Props: 1. A Monkey Trap. You will need an envelope box with a hole cut in the top. The hole is big enough for someone to put their hand in, but once they grab the bait, it is small enough that they can not get their hand out. Cover the entire box with duck tape so it looks like a trap and attach a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Original Terrorist: Nahash "The Snake”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2019

God's people got into trouble because of compromise. Nahash (Snake) of Ammon planned to gouge out their right eyes, but Saul, strengthened by righteous anger and the Spirit defeated him. We should get mad too!

THE ORIGINAL TERRORIST: Nahash “The Snake” 1 Sam. 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer in the country had a watermelon patch, and upon inspection he discovered that some of the local kids had been helping themselves to a feast. The farmer thought of ways to discourage this profit-eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Deliberately

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

A young man at the age of 16 would turn the tide of an entire nation because he determined that he’d live deliberately for God.

INTRO: 1. Spiritually times had never been darker for Judah, their sins where unspeakable. a. Priests of Levi were now serving idols b. Sexual perversions were conducted in the temple in name of worship. c. Alters and idols sat on their roofs to offer sacrifices to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Bible Church

We're On A Mission From God

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016

The mission of the Church is really to participate in God's mission to the world. He sent His Son to undo the effects of the Fall, reconciling us to God. The work of the Church, then, is to work to undo the effects of sin in our world.

Some of you may remember a movie that came out about 25 years ago. The film was a story of redemption and it featured two prominent theologians of the time, Jake and Elwood. If you saw the movie The Blues Brothers, which you probably shouldn’t have, you’ll remember that line they use a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hand In The Cookie Jar? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2019

This is the 15th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#15] HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR? Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we celebrate Palm Sunday. While, we are going to continue with our series in Ephesians, Palm Sunday is a reminder of how fickle people can be. As Christians, we are supposed to live like Christ; but often we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God’s Good News-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

2 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-II—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: A portion of my testimony—My breaking point(in front of the TV) Recognition of personal sinfulness despite having previously heard & read God’s truth for years. There is actual Substance to Christmas even when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Help Others On The Road Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2018

Rescue, Sin, Redemption, Testing

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Help Others on the Road January 28, 2018 Galatians 6:1-10 (p. 813) Introduction: I remember a couple of years ago being at Mom’s on a Friday to cut grass and the riding mower wasn’t acting right…and before you call me a wimp about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tug Of War

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 5, 2018

Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything except temptation." Can you relate to that? Temptation is an everyday challenge Christians are faced with. Paul knew this struggle and he transparently elaborated on that in Romans 7:14-25.

TUG OF WAR Romans 7:14-25 There was a cartoon which showed two friends standing before a Minister and one asks, "Why is it that opportunity only knocks once but temptation beats on my door every day?!" Can you relate to that? Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Willing To Be Served?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

We have no problems in acknowledging Jesus as Lord, Saviour, Master, redeemer, Messiah etc. Jesus as a Servant is not something we want is it? What prevents us from accepting "Service from Jesus?

If I ask you who is Jesus to you this morning, what would be your answer? We are all in church, and hence the most appropriate answer would be Lord, Saviour, Master, redeemer, Messiah etc. and you would be right. This morning, can we look at another role of Jesus? John 13:1-9 (NKJV) Now before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ingredients For Revival

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 20, 2022

How can we have revival when there is sin in our hearts?

Solomon had approached God to make arrangements for the individuals when they trespassed. God replied with four conditions for pardoning: 1. Humble yourself by conceding your wrongdoings. 2. Requesting pardoning/forgiveness. 3. Look for God constantly. 4. Abandon corrupt conduct/sin. Genuine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit And Flesh

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022

Are we living by the Holy Spirit's power, or are we living by the control of the flesh?

We all have sinful desires (flesh), but in order to follow the Holy Spirit, we must deal with these issues. We cannot ignore them. The spontaneous works of the Holy Spirit is fruit. We cannot get them unless we allow Christ to work in us through the Holy Spirit. In verses 16-18: Paul depicts the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adam And Christ. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.

ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Bear The Marks?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible