Sermons on The Problem Of Sin:

Envy Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Proverbs 4:30 says "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones”. What's the condition of our bones?

History tells of a statue that was erected to Theogenes, a celebrated victor in the Greek public games. The erection of this statue so excited the envious hatred of one of his rivals that he went every night and strove to throw the statue over by repeated blows. Ultimately he succeeded, but alas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Providence Part 3 - God’s Plan Now And Our Problem With It Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 8, 2018

What are God's requirements in the post-garden period, and man's problem with it.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 3 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Matthew 7:24, Micah 6:8, James 4:17, Romans 7:7-11, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:1-14, Philippians 3:8-11, Romans 7:7-25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 16:13-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:50, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:35, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Revelation 20:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Spirit of God has a way of creating greater holiness in our lives through every problem as we submit ourselves to God’s will. Our sanctification begins when we become Christians. It is continued by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put a Positive Spin on Every Problem 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Combat In The Mind Part I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

Shows the effect sin has on us because of the fall of man

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Christ’s blood is better than Abel’s blood of the sacrifice (not Abel’s own blood shed). Abel's own blood cries for vengeance (Genesis 4:10); Christ's blood cries for peace and pardon.

The Book of Genesis is the outline of God's plan of creation and redemption. God made everything found them as good. Chapter 3 describes the root of sin whereas chapter 4 is a continuation that describes the fruit of sin. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by ...read more

Denomination: Other

Visiting The Iniquity Of The Fathers On The Children Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept, provide examples from both the Old and New Testaments, and discuss its implications for us today.

The Bible teaches that God visits the iniquity of the fathers on the children, a concept that can be difficult to understand. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept, provide examples from both the Old and New Testaments, and discuss its implications for us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022

The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Discipline Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 3, 2010

In order to get into better spiritual shape we need to apply certain spiritual disciple. Paul said that working hard does not earn us our salvation; instead it demonstrates our salvation.

A Life of Discipline, week 2: Lent 2010 Feb 28, 2010 Intro: Welcome this morning to the second Sunday in Lent, which is the season of preparation for Easter. I’ve decided to theme our Lenten Journey this year along the lines of “a disciplined life”, recognizing that God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018

This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping An Eye Out Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

How do you feel when you see the sin in the world around you? Do you feel the same way about the sin that’s in your midst? What about the sin that’s in your heart?

It seems like every few months in the news, we hear about some new espionage investigation. One thing you can count on in this world. Somebody somewhere is spying on somebody else. As a matter of fact, the Defense Department spends millions of dollars per year developing new technologies to spy ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Never Surrender Your Authenticity

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus says let "yes" be yes and "no" be no. Righteousness must exceed the Pharisees. They surrendered their authenticity to appear more religious. This sermon is an encouragement to live in the opposite manner.

Never Surrender Your Authenticity Counterfeiters make over a billion dollars a year, making fake designer clothes and handbags. That billion is from the United States, not the rest of the world. These are not cheap knock offs from street vendors; they are well-made fakes. There's an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Becoming Good Ground

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014

A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

O Come O Come Emanuel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 7, 2010

God’s own Redeemer comes to ransom his people.

Scripture Introduction The church has marked the Sundays preceding Jesus’ birthday since at least the 5th century. We usually call this the Advent season, because advent means “arrival, especially of something important.” During advent, we prepare for the birth of the Christ, but also for his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed