Sermons on Smell Of Sin:

Help With Our Battles With Temptations

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 13, 2023

there are several things in this text that we would do well to remember.

Help with our battles against Temptation (Luke 22:31-34 & 54-60) 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-60

Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chose Hell Or Salvation

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023

Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2

Offenses And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

Stern cautions from Jesus.

OFFENSES AND FORGIVENESS. Luke 17:1-4. LUKE 17:1-2. Jesus says, "Offenses will come, but woe to him by whom they come!’ Jesus unsparingly warns us what a serious matter this is. That is the force of the reference to the millstone, which normally a donkey was left to pull along. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Atheism, Emotional Not Logical

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2023

What are the motives behind atheism? Is the evidence for God's existence ubiquitous or elusive?

Romans is a book written by Paul to help Jewish and Gentile Christians realize that we are all equal before God. Paul introduced himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Was He a slave of Christ because he was ransomed from slavery to the devil, because Jesus paid the ransom price? Is slavery to Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023

Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Christ. The text we are considering for our 2023 Passion Week meditations is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Last night was Maundy Thursday, and we focused on Christ. Tonight is Good Friday, and we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus Message For The Guilty Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2023

This is the Jesus Message to the Guilty. If you’ve ever felt guilty - you’ve asked that same question. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who disregarded God in order to follow their own willful ways. They were captive to feelings of guilt and remorse.

The Jesus Message for the Guilty      Acts 2 Introduction The Day of Pentecost is one of the most important events in Bible. -It is the birthday of the church. -It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - It presents the promise and hope for an ongoing presence of God in the life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brokenness

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation.

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation. In 1 Samuel 30:6, when David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

The Lord's Prayer - Part 4a - Forgive Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 11, 2023

Understanding forgiveness as we pray "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" is life-changing!`

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we are moving through the Lord’s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. I have to tell you that as I’ve studied the Sermon on the Mount, I have found my own faith greatly transformed and encouraged. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Brethren

Who Will Throw The First Stone?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Sinful ones cannot throw the first stone. The sinless One will not throw the first stone.

WHO WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? June 18, 2023 – Pentecost 3 – JOHN 8:1-11 INTRO.: Who will throw the first stone? Who will condemn? Or judge? Human feelings and emotions interfere with pure judgment. God’s Word is the only source of true divine judgment. “For the word of God is living and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Son's Mistake Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 22, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar's son disrespect brings about disaster

When King Nebuchadnezzar died, his son Belshazzar took his place. Like his father was in the beginning, he had a lot of pride and worshipped other gods. But he went too far when during a feast decided to use the gold and silver cups Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple of Jerusalem. Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:7

Easter: Unstoppable Jesus

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Mar 31, 2021

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Easter shows us the victor.

During the season of lent we’ve been talking about our Unstoppable God and we've been following Jesus on his road to the cross and marveling at all of the ways that he is unstoppable. When Jesus sets off on his path toward the cross no one could stop him, even when they told him he was crazy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

No Cowards In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Heaven is for heroes only, so there will be no cowards in heaven. All cowards will be cast into the lake of fire which is the second and final death. They played it safe and took no risks for Christ, and like all safety first people, they end up as total failures.

On January 18, 1912 Captain Robert F. Scott and four companions at last reached the South Pole only to discover that they had been beaten by another explorer named Amundsen. It was a terrible disappointment, for they had gone through unbelievable hardships to get there. The return journey was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:7-8

Voluntary Slavery Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Paul was happy to be a slave to his Master, the Lord Jesus Christ. The first thing he says in this letter to identify himself is that he is a servant of Jesus Christ. The word for servant is doulos, which is the word for slaves all through the New Testament.

In the early days of Israel if a man got into debt and could not repay he was not sent to prison, but was allowed to become the slave of his creditor. But it was not to be a permanent situation. When the 7th year came he would be liberated and be free to be his own master again, and begin to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7