Sermons on Transgression:

The Fire Burns Brightest When Lit Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003

A look at the power of the spirit in the life of the believer.

Text: Acts 2:41-47 Sean Smuts Subject: Holy Spirit Theme: Power of the Spirit "The Flame Burns Brightest When Lit" A story is told about a pastor driving around the block many times... Pastor: "Forgive us our transgressions" Policeman: "Lead us not into temptation" The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

What Does The Bible Say About Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 21, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Confession

What Does the Bible Say About Confession 1 JOHN 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. JAMES 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 7

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John wanted his readers to stop denying their sin and to start confessing their sins.

(1 John 1:8 NKJV) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John didn't want his readers to be led astray by the Gnostic heresy of sinless perfection. Last time we learned that the fact is, we do sin, and continue to say we have no sin is a sign of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Rescued Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Am Rescued Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) January 26, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro My mother-in-law...has become immersed in the whole process of rescuing dogs. She works night and day to identify dogs in shelters and then to find owners before they face another fate. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amazing Love

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 23, 2004

An expository message on Isaiah 53. No other passage sets out the heart of love of the Lord seen in the Suffering Servant, the Messiah Jesus, more than this one.

AMAZING LOVE Isaiah 52:13-53:12 No other passage sets out the heart of love of the Lord seen in the Suffering Servant, the Messiah – Jesus – more than this one. And all this some 700 years before Christ lived on earth. The N.T. quotes more from Isaiah than all the other prophets combined, with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacrificial Act

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002

Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

“ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Forget

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message focusing on the magnificent benefits of our salvation and the need to not ever forget them.

“Don’t Forget” Psalm 103 Introduction This is considered one of the most beautiful expressions in all the Scripture. It aptly and passionately communicates the glorious gospel message. Many of the phrases in this psalm are familiar as they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Longing For Forgetfulness

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

When we seek God’s forgiveness, He not only forgives, He forgets.

We’ll be looking at Psalm 25 today, paying particular attention to verse 7. This is an acrostic psalm, one of the four psalms using the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet as the first letters of each line. You remember the old acrostic song we used to sing about mother. M is for the many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God’s Law

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2015

Psalm 19 is a song of praise to the glory of God’s law, even though David begins his song of praise in adoration toward God solely in terms of His glory in nature. Yet the most prominent feature of this psalm is praise to God for His law (His Word).

2-26-05 Title: The Glory of God’s Law Text: Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Alone

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2018

We are sinners in three ways: • We are sinners because of Adams sin. • We are sinners because we inherited Adam’s sinful nature. • We are sinners because we sin.

January 20, 2004 Title: Faith Alone Call to Worship: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes....For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2018

This sermon is part of the names of Jesus series and looks at the name, "The Lamb of God."

The Names of Jesus “The Lamb of God” It is when John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to him at the River Jordan for baptism that this name became embedded in the annuals for God’s story for the human race. John said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is It That Pleases God? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2018

When Micah wrote these verses, Israel’s southern kingdom, Judah, had become corrupt. The people there were faithfully bringing sacrifices to the Lord, under the false impression that this would satisfy His demands. However, God corrected His people . . .

11-25-03 Title: What Is It That Pleases God? Text: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). Bible Reading: Micah 6:6-8 6 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward restoration to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part I) Psalm 51:14-17 Some weeks back there was a post on Facebook about a young man who was lost and could not find his way back home. Tricia El-Sharkaway posted a picture with this description: "My children and I have known (this young man) for several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist