Sermons on Sins Of Saints:

Benefits Of Confessing Our Sins

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Part of our weekly worship includes the corporate confession of our sins. This message considers the benefits of confession and the components of proper confession.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of person who felt need to confess terrible sin. (see illustrations at end). Teaching 1. Confessing sin to pastor or priest - isn’t that a Roman Catholic thing? Didn’t that go out with the Reformation? Perhaps but the felt need we have to confess our ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday Sermon "Sinfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001

A sermon for Ash Wednesday dealing with Sinfulness

Ash Wednesday Sermon Psalm 51:1-13 Sinfulness On this Ash Wednesday my Lenten journey begins...I am like a fisherman who launches his boat at dawn on the way to deep waters... The morning seas are calm; but the fisherman knows a storm can come with little warning. The boat may be buffeted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

"When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Continue In Sin

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 9, 2001

It seems a bit silly for Paul to ask, "Shall we continue in sin?"

Shall We Continue In Sin? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The world today—High School shootings, sexual assault, hate crimes, homosexuality, alcoholism, pornography, domestic violence, drug addictions, child abuse. [Expound] And in the midst of this Paul ask in Romans 6:1, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Un Amor Sin Fin

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 2, 2002

Saber que el Amor de Dios es para siempre.

“UN AMOR SIN FIN” Jer. 31:3 INTRO: Hoy en día la palabra AMOR ha sido deteriorada, devaluada y menoscabada a lo mas bajo de que en si, se merece dicha palabra Celestial. Celestial, en el sentido que no puede haber ninguna definición correcta sin incluir a Dios en ella. AMOR! Que tan fácil lo ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To The Basics: Sin And Salvation Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Seventh in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about sin and salvation?"

God loves us. Even before we are aware of it, God loves us. That’s a basic, fundamental starting point for the entire Christian faith. God loves us. The Scriptures witness to that love on every page. Our lives were not an accident: We were created by God’s plan, out of God’s joy. God placed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Calling My Sin To Rememberance

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 20, 2007

Art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance.

(1 Kings 17:10-18) "art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance..." The man of God came to this lady, and she and her son witnessed the power of God. God had showed Himself strong on her behalf. Her and her son were at the point of death, but God miraculously delivered them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News About Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 8, 2007

The good news about sin is that we can be forgiven!

The Good News About Sin Text: 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday School teacher had just concluded her lesson and wanted to make sure she had made her point. She said, “Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain forgiveness of sin?” There was a short ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Sin Begins In Our Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

Pentecost 6(A) - Sin begins in our heart. We learn that our heart harbors anger-hatred / murder. We also learn our heart harbors lust-coveting / adultery.

SIN BEGINS IN OUR HEART (Outline) February 11, 2007 - EPIPHANY 6 - Matthew 5:20-30 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: In our politically correct, none offending society—sin is a word that is not to be used very often. At times in our enlightened society sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007

Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Bible Defines Sin Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin according to the book of James

Title: How the Bible Defines Sin Theme: To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin. Text: James 2:9; 4:17 James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Behind Your Back

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2007

Explaining how many American Christians are like the church of Laodicea, unfocused and with the wrong motives and reasons. (Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

Christians talk a lot about prayer, and whenever we hear that something bad has happened to someone we know, the first thing we do is go into prayer. But I sometimes wonder if we go before the throne of a holy God - with the right heart and attitude. In 1 THESSALONIANS, we are told to pray ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Paul Confronts Peter's Sin Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

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

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist