Sermons on Sting Of Sin:

Abraham: Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Consequences of our actions as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: I can remember growing up, every night at 7:00 PM we would all come into the living room and gather around the TV. Bob Barker -- before the Price is Right was around -- would come on a show called “Truth or consequences.” He would get contestants who had to answer three riddles, and if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living On The Edge?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

Living on the edge of life for the devil!!

Are you Living on the Edge ? Luke 11:23-26 If there’s one thing that I can tell you tonight, it’s this... God is the one who will deliver you from the clutches of sin and shame....or in other words the devil.. Every new believer when they’re born again, they come to Jesus Christ the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Gives Believers What Is Right In His Sight

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 4, 2004

PENTECOST 18(A) - God gives believers what is right in his sight which is not the worst(what sins deserve) but only the best(what we do not deserve).

GOD GIVES BELIEVERS WHAT IS RIGHT IN HIS SIGHT Matthew 20:1-16 -- October 3,2004 -- Pentecost 18 MATTHEW 20:1-16 1"For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. 2He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Place Of Refuge

Contributed by Larry Anderson on Oct 9, 2004

This sermon tells us that we can Flee to God in times of trouble.

The Place Of Refuge Joshua 20:1 - 9 20:1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rise And Fall Of A Nation

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is a sermon about a nation that forgot about God.

Series: Obadiah [#1] THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION Obadiah 1:1-21 Introduction: Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. While the Babylonians were taking the Israelites into captivity, the people of Edom helped ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Toward Revival

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004

The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Carpe Diem

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004

Carpe diem, seizing the opportunities of this day, is a great piece of advice. We human beings only have a precious little time which God grants to us here on planet earth. We should be putting that time to good use.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 3, 2004 ----------------- While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement. 12But when Peter saw this, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: United Methodist

How Satan Tempts Us

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 18, 2005

The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory.

How Satan Tempts us Gen. 3:1-7 Gen. 1:3 The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory. Eloheem Awmar haw mar ore! God said, "Let there be light" (Gen. 1:3). A. With these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Carnality

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Up to this point, Paul has been talking about two kinds of people in the world: those who are natural (unsaved) and those who are spiritual (saved). Now he says there are two kinds of saved people: those who are mature and those who are immature, which

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: What is carnality? According to the dictionary, it means to have the nature and characteristics of the flesh (or more simply, it means “fleshly”). Sometimes it refers to the whole material part of man (1 Corinthians 15:39; Hebrews 5:7), and based on this meaning, carnal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost You Mind?

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

What happens when we don’t act as Christians.

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: When viewing the mind of Christ Jesus through the teachings and lessons of the bible we find a man who’s mind was steadfast on goodness, set on serving the father, devoted to teaching righteousness, faithful to obeying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Agony Of Deceit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005

Today, we will be looking at 5 types of self-deception, that we need to be on guard against. And if we heed the warning, we will avoid experiencing, "THE AGONY OF DECEIT".

"THE AGONY OF DECEIT" TEXT: I Corinth. 3:18-23, 6:9-11; Gal. 6:7; James 1:22,26 INTRODUCTION She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Use You When You Screw Up? Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Why do Godly people sin? And can God possibly use you even when you’re testimony is blown?

Let me tell you a story about a Christian just like you and I. Let’s call him George for no good reason. George woke up Monday morning after a remarkable Weekend. Family time was well spent and The church services were excellent. He’d had testimonies of answered prayer in his own life and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist