Sermons on Smell Of Sin:

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 1: Social Acceptances Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is sin one in a series that deals with common sins in the church and in the lives of " Christians". It deals with clothing, movies, drinking, and gambling.

SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCUTUARY Part 1: Social Acceptances TEXT: I Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God…” I. Clothing Appearance makes a social statement of our view of life and how we would like those around us to interact with us – tramp, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is part 2 in the a series concerning sins that are common in the church. This particular deals with different false salvations.

Seven Sins Sneaking into The Sanctuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation (manmade) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith Death Statistics Worldwide: 1.78 deaths per second 106.8 deaths per minute 6408 deaths per hour 153,792 deaths per day 59,134,080 deaths per year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Call Me A Sinner

Contributed by Clifford Good on Mar 15, 2007

Jesus came to call sinners to himself. Do I fit that description? Am I a sinner?

Don’t Call me a Sinner! Matthew 9:9-13 “I don’t think I am a sinner. Sinners are bad people. Hitler comes to mind. He was bad and evil and when he died I think he went straight to hell. Straight to hell! He deserved hell. There are lots of people I hear about in the news that are sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Really Devil Who Made Me Do It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Taking ownership of ones wrong doings

Since the earliest days of man when Eve uttered these words, “"The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’’ (Genesis 3:13b NKJV) we have attempted to blame Satan for every time we go astray. While it is true that the devil and the demons have played a role in our separation from God, ultimately the fault ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Can These Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 2, 2007

Lent 5(A) - Can these dry bones live? No - sin brings utter hopelessness. Yes - God graciously restores hope!

CAN THESE DRY BONES LIVE? (Outline) March 25, 2007 LENT 5 - Ezekiel 37:1-14 * * * * * * * * INTRO: These verses can sound a bit gruesome. There is a valley of dead, dry bones. Ezekiel walks through them. The Lord says they shall come to life. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Made For A Mission Don't Panic Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008

This is the second message in the series Made For A Mission. This message shows what happens when we panic in the face of sin rather than confessing our sin. Audio and or video can be seen at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Pastor Rick.

Made For A Mission-Don’t Panic 2/10/08 2 Samuel 11:1-5 1 John 1:5-10 Text 2 Samuel 11:1-12:1 Have you ever been in a situation in which you had to make a decision and for some reason you just panicked. Instead of running you stood still. Instead of hitting the brakes you hit the gas pedal. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fit To Be Tied Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 14, 2008

Exposition of the last chapter of Nehemiah regarding his righteous indignation at the failure of the people to maintain faith convictions while he was away for some ten years

Text: Nehemiah 13:1-31, Title: Fit to be Tied, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Imagine that you poured your life into a business. Spent forty-plus years starting, building, and spurring that company on to greatness. You made the Fortune 500 list. You outgrew four building ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Abortion - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What does the Bible say about Life and what does that mean in regards to abortion.

Abortion - A Matter of Life or Death God Gives Life… … that Reflects His Image Abortion ends a life that God gave There is forgiveness for those who have been involved in an abortion There is judgment for those who have closed their eyes to abortion There is hope to overcome the culture of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pornography - Is It Really So Bad Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is so bad about pornography

Pornography Is it really so bad? slide Last week as we talked about defending life, and celebrating the life God has given to the unborn, I also want to take a moment and celebrate the life that God extends. Marian turned 90 yesterday and we just want to encourage you all to wish her well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know Your Deeds

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Are you spiritually dead or alive? Your "deeds" answer for themselves.

Revelation 3:1b-3 “I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When Choose To Go Your Own Way Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 22, 2007

This is a message in a series from the book of Lamentations

We live in a culture that is overrun by frivolous lawsuits. We are encouraged to sue if someone tramples on what we consider to be our rights. This is just another sign of the mentality, “I have the right to believe and act in whatever manner I deem appropriate.” Unfortunately this attitude has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist