Sermons on Sorry For Sin:

Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

It’s A War! Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God as the best way to win the battles. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fea

Please note: this is part two; part one is simply called, "Attending Your Own Funeral." In part two, I summarized material I covered in part one and added some new material. Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion (Romans 6:1-23 concluded) 1. The War in Iraq keeps dragging on. 2. We hear both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Your Proxy? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

The human race has only two proxies: Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam is the default proxy, for we are all born “in Adam.” Jesus Christ is the proxy for all who are born again, “in Christ.” Today, we are going to look at the how’s of original sin and its remed

Who is Your Proxy? (Romans 5:12-21) 1.. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Study The Bible

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

This is an introduction to a Bible Study, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Most of this is an answer to the question, "Why Study The Bible?"

I have a poem I would like to recite. It’s a wonderful poem, and it was once put to music. Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin’ man, the Skipper brave and sure. Five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Great Was The Fall

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon, preached the Sunday after 9/11, examines the root cause of evil in our world.

“AND GREAT WAS THE FALL” Genesis 3 INTRO – Where do I begin today? All across this nation, pastors stand in pulpits attempting to help their congregations and listeners make some sense out of the senseless events of this past week. Headlines scream at us with words such as: “Terror”, “War”, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Minute After Death.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004

Where will you be one minute after death?

One minute after death. Revelation 14:6 -- 13. 06/06/04 If you will, turn to the last book of the Bible, the Revelation, and chapter 14. This morning I want to preach on this subject, one minute after death. Where will you be one minute after death? We are talking about something that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Who Kissed Heavens Door And Went To Hell.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004

Think how close Judas came but went to hell.

A man who kissed heavens door and went to hell. Matthew 26: 47 -- 50. 06/06/04 I want to invite you to turn to the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Today I want to preach a message about a man who kissed heavens door, but went to hell. Think how close to heaven he came, yet he went to hell. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 22nd Sermon--Ananias and Sapphira...Religious hypocrisy is a stench in the nostrils of God!

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [ushers had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 I guess so! The early church is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had tried to stop the church w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Grand Illusion

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004

A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Think About Gambling Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Proverbs 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

What's Hot And What's Not

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 24, 2004

John develops his desire of for our continued commitment by reminding us of the high quality of God’s love for us, and the recklessness of a sinful life.

What’s Hot and What’s Not? 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: the Apostle John continues his general theme in these verses. He is encouraging those who are listening to his words (or in our case reading them), to continue in our relationship with Christ – to maintain a high level or commitment. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Bar Mitzvah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2004

So what can and cannot the Law do? The answer boils down to this: knowing what is right doesn’t mean we do what is right. Although ignorance of God¡¦s Word IS a major problem, we find that our sinful nature --that impulse to sin--is not defeated by info

Pau’s Bar Mitzvah (Romans 7:7-25) Intro 1."Christian workers in the Middle East are encouraged by the enthusiastic response to Mel Gibson’s The Passion on the part of Muslims in Qatar, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. They view this as an unprecedented method of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Me! I Am A Sainted-Sinner Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

Sermon 3 in series You Need a Hug - Comfort In the Changes of Life

Save Me! I am a Sainted-Sinner - Sermon 3 Series: You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes Of Life 1 John 1:8 Ps. 119:94 Introduction - The angel of the Lord, in announcing the birth of the Savior, declared that His name should be Jesus because He would have the power to save people from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:94, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Run Away! Run Away! Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Fleeing Sin is a necessity for the believer in Christ

You probably wondered what the “Detour” signs are doing in the church. You’re pretty use to them by now up here in North Portland and probably pretty sick of them as well. They are here to remind us of the struggle that each of us has in doing more than just surviving life. They help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Of Liars And Deception Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Seen any angels lately? Watch out! Satan appears as an angel of light. His lies and deceptions are used to destroy. Beware!

2 Corinthians 10-11 Last week I spoke to you about abortion and the horrors of such a practice. I told you that over 40 million babies have been aborted since 1973. Well, the actual figures are closer to 50 million. Do you know how many people live in New York City? About 9 million. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ