Sermons on Taking Sin Seriously:

Original Sin Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

the beatitudes according to Luke

Original Sin Ever disappointed by how empty a new bag of chips or box of cereal is - “some settling of contents has occurred” Illustrate this Jesus unpacks what this new kingdom is like by some very unsettling illustrations. Very UN-Kingdom like laws Nothing here is vague or hard to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ripples Of Sin

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving Your Neighbor: A Broader Perspective (Exodus 21:28-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

Loving your neighbor includes: (1) watching over your goring ox (and mean dogs), (2) taking warnings about dangerous things seriously, (3) putting a fence around your pool. Take safety seriously.

Quite a few of us, if we were asked to name the ten words/commandments, wouldn't be able to come up with all ten. But for sure one of the ones we would name, is "Don't murder." At first glance, this command is straightforward. God doesn't want his people to kill someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:28-36, Mark 12:30-31, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:27, Galatians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Is Gambling A Sin?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 3, 2012

There is a split among many Christians and Churches on the advantages and disadvantages of gambling and what sin, if any, it creates.

There is a split among many Christians and Churches on the advantages and disadvantages of gambling and what sin, if any, it creates. Many churches and Christians have been taught that Christians should all be rich just because we are followers of Christ, this notion is misleading and false. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consequence Of Sin

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015

Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Trouble With Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Sin can seem so innocent. Today we consider how even the smallest sin has great consequences for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Any example of someone committing a sin. (ie. teenager caught cheating and then reprimanded by parents). What’s the big deal. 2. What was the big deal with Adam and Eve taking a bite out of an apple or some other fruit? 3. Today the world looks at those things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Consequences Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 11, 2014

There are consequences to sin.

For Communion last week we noted Ruth’s commitment; she said “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me….”. It was not just a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Exile Of Sin

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

God desires for true repentance, and will do whatever is necessary to remove the sin. As we continue to watch the enemy slowly creep into our churches and homes, we have a responsibility to warn the church of the dangers of the enemy.

Ezekiel 33:23-26 Heavenly Father. We seek you today with a desire that you would show us the truth of your words. We seek you for the fulfillment of your promises. We ask that you continue to send true men and women of God into our paths that would speak the power of your truth into our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:23-26, Numbers 24:9, Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Secret Sins

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 3, 2013

Secret Sin has a promising, inviting & selfish aspect

An ant-drug commercials... ....flashes a bunch of young faces on the screen.... ....one person says something like: “I support terrorism...” ....another says, “I murder people...” ....then another says, “It’s no big deal, I’m just doing it for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sins

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

A SS lesson on the results of attempting to hide our sin

An ant-drug commercials... ....flashes a bunch of young faces on the screen.... ....one person says something like: “I support terrorism...” ....another says, “I murder people...” ....then another says, “It’s no big deal, I’m just doing it for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006

Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2008

This message reveals sin in a little different way.

UNDERSTANDING SIN Romans 7:7-25 (Begin with the skit – “Do Not Touch” – chair) 1. What is it about being told “not to” that cause us to “want to?” For some, reason, just the knowledge that we are not supposed to do “a thing” is enough to motivate us to “do it”. 2. As children, we remember the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Unforgiveable Sin

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sin Of Achan

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

There are a great many chapters in the Bible that tell about the failures of men, but this is one of the greatest. It shows us the oneness of God's people. The Bible calls this man "the troubler of Israel." There are many "troublers" in the churches

THE SIN OF ACHAN Joshua 7:1 26 INTRODUCTION There are a great many chapters in the Bible that tell about the failures of men, but this is one of the greatest. It shows us the oneness of God's people. The Bible calls this man "the troubler of Israel." There are many "troublers" in the churches ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jun 22, 2013

7 Biblical definitions of sin

What is sin? James 2:9 4:17 INTRODUCTION- as a pastor this is one question that I get asked a lot .This is a very simple question but like a sky scrapper it has many floors and levels. Too many think the question is what do men think sin is? That is not what I want to answer this am, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal