Sermons on Sins Of The Father:

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

Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022

racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Worth Of A Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 16, 2002

A man’s role is to be: 1. A man of character. 2. A man of consistency. 3. A man of authenticity.

In the news this week, Rev. Rebecca Ann Steen has applied to return to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church. She has been on leave of absence since 1999 from the Baltimore-Washington Conference after serving for 17 years as a pastor. But her application for appointment has been ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Appropriate The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 1, 2004

We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises?

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:20 TITLE: HOW TO APPROPRIATE THE PROMISES OF GOD. We hear a lot about faith & appropriating or taking hold of God’s promises today. Well just how are we to appropriate or take hold of God’s promises? THE FIRST STEP The first step toward appropriating the promises of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 150 – Doxology News Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Preaching through the Psalms.

Psalm 150 – Doxology of Praise Psalm 150 “1 Praise the LORD.[1] Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attributes Of God - Affectionate - Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the Attributes of God from Affectionate to the Bread of Life

15. Affectionate – I praise you Lord for being so tender, kind and loving. “If there is an encouragement in Christ, any affection and love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Genesis 1-3

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This passage provides us with a wealth of information about the nature and character of God. I dare say that the rest of the Bible reveals little about God’s nature and character that isn’t revealed right here in the very first three chapters of the book

The events told in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis are well known. For centuries, they have provided material for many lessons and studies. I, myself, cannot count the number of times that I have used all or a portion of this passage in sermons that I have delivered. The amazing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Never Guides Where He Doesn't Also Provide Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count)

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count) Introduction: Carpe Diem! A life of adventure. A life of significance, not merely success. That’s what we all really want deep inside our hearts - even if the first part of our life has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 3, 2016

By confronting the attitudes of the Jewish Leaders, and recognising the challenges which not-yet-believing family can bring on our faith, Jesus issues a warning that it is possible to commit the unforgivable sin.

Message Mark 3:20-35 “You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin” We all know that Jesus had a mother. But did you also know that Jesus was raised in a family. Matthew 13:54-56 tells us a little about this family. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Sin- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 4, 2022

Breaking the Bondage of Sin

Hallelujah! You can take whatever sin you have tonight and say, “Lord, pardon me, pardon me for I have sinned against You. When I want to do some wrong to somebody else, it’s really against you first because You made me serve You and that’s against Your will. Nicodemus says, “Teacher, we know You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:2

After The Beginning: The Consequences Of The First Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 28, 2021

A look at the consequences of our sinfulness in Genesis 3

Spiritual Warfare - 4 Genesis 3:1-13 October 31, 2021 For the past few weeks we’ve been talking about spiritual warfare. I believe it’s real and it’s all around us. Just look at the news and you can see that we are in a spiritual battle. Is the world coming to an end? Yes, it is. When? I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine-Forgiveness

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 15, 2018

Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustrations

IMAGINE Forgiveness LUKE 15:11-24 WEEK 2 As Christian’s, forgiveness is a topic that we often talk about, but struggle living out. Jesus knew that forgiveness was not easy. -He lived his adult life in a place where a lake was the dividing line between two people groups who deeply hated each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Around Living

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002

God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

- - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need Real Daddy's, Not Just Fathers!

Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001

Father’s Day sermon that illustrated the difference between being a Father, and being a "daddy"

“We Need Real Daddy’s, Not Just Fathers!!” Today is the day in America and many other places around the world where men are honored for their accomplishments as fathers. For nearly 100 years now on the 3rd Sunday of June, we have observed this nearly sacred holiday. But today, I want us to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ