Sermons on Small Sin:

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"how To Overcome The Sin Of Unforgiveness."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 5, 2022

This message emphasizes the importance of living a life of forgiveness. Every year, many will celebrate the Jewish feast of Yom Kippur, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast requires participants to afflict their bodies and cleanse their souls in true repentance before God and others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:14-15) {14} “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” {15) “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 12:20, Proverbs 25:21-23, Psalm 51:11, Psalm 19:14, Colossians 3:13-25, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Mistake That Leads Toward The Unforgiveable Sin?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2014

A look at the unforgiveable sin. I think the distinction that I share about why criticism of Jesus is acceptable but of the Holy Spirit is not will be helpful in getting to the heart of what Jesus is trying to convey.

WHAT IS THE "UNFORGIVEABLE SIN" EXACTLY? It seems to be seeing consistently clear evidence of the Spirit’s movement and attributing it to Satan. - Luke 12:10. - The passage in Luke presents the shortest version of this saying in the gospels. The versions in Matthew 12:22-32 and Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007

Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Connecting Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted sermon of Rick Warren on the need for being in true Biblical fellowship with one another.

Today, we are beginning the third week of our 40 Days of Community, that’s day 15 for those who are doing the daily devotions. We are continuing to explore what God’s purpose is for us here on earth, which we have said is to love Him, and love others the way he does. That’s what we are here for. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Methodist

A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:6-11, Proverbs 29:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 2: Genesis 3- Sources Of Sin

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Taking a deeper look at Genesis 3 and the sources of sin.

Genesis 1:3 – “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 1. Our enemy will use ordinary things to trip us up and destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Mocked

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

The Lord is serious about sin, judgment. The Lord is gracious with forgiveness, mercy.

“GOD IS NOT MOCKED” (Outline) August 6, 2023 – Pentecost 10 – EXODUS 32:7-14 INTRO.: There are various opinions about God. Is he a grandfather? One who sits in his rocking chair looking down on his children with only kindness and love. Or is God an angry judge? One who seeks only to carry out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Misconception 2: Man Is Not Totally Sinful And Depraved Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 18, 2008

Is man totaly sinful? Am I going to Heaven?

Misconception 2:Man is not totally sinful and depraved. Introduction: John the Apostle has declared that the Son of God has come to earth. He has come to reveal who God is, what God is like and how God wants us to live. In addition to this, He has come to die for us and cleanse us from our sin. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption - Part I (The Forgiveness Of Sins) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2002

The first necessary step in redemption (#4 in the ’Every Spiritual Blessing’ series)

As we continue in this study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we must be careful not to skip merrily along, flitting from one verse or phrase to the next and on to the next, touching the surface of each, like a bee gathering pollen, and never looking back at previous verses, or even stopping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Christians Should Avoid Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Temptation is a powerful thing, but the consequences of giving in to sexual sin are even greater.

Why avoid sexual sin? I Corinthians 6:18 1. Illus. of my daughter • When our children were at home, we had what we referred to as the house rules. If you were going to live in our house, then you had to tell us where you were going and who you were going with, etc. • As an older teenager, often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus died and suffered on the cross for us, to forgive us our sins and this is something we must never, ever take for granted. When we pray for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong to our neighbour or sinned in the sight of God our Father we must never forget the cost.

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness of Sins All his life, an old man had been a sceptic, especially about religion. Now he was dying and his friends asked him if he would like them to send for the parish priest to minister the last rites. 'No,' he said, 'God will forgive me - that's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:13

The Discipline Of The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

A description of how they discovered and dealt with sin in the day of Joshua.

The discipline of the body Joshua 7 There were three churches – a Pentecostal, a Presbyterian and Baptist and these three decided to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors met at Tim Horton’s for coffee to discuss their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free To Serve—not To Sin Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, and it can’t be gained by human effort.

INTRODUCTION Much of the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is predominated by his wartime speeches. However, many historians believe his greatest speech was made eleven months before Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t called the State of the Union address back then, but on January 6, 1941 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist