Sermons on Turn From Sin:

Many Christians Depart From God; Why? What’s God’s Remedy?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Departing from God does not necessarily mean a physical departing in which a person goes fully back into the world from which he was redeemed – while this is true of some for many others it is a spiritual departing.

Many Christians depart from God; Why? What’s God’s remedy? Jo 6:66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him (with Jesus) no more. What are some of the direct causes for Christians to no longer actively walk with God? Love of a sin more than of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Thine Heart Turn Away

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005

Satan is out to distract you, and to turn your heart away from the things of God.

IF THINE HEART TURN AWAY Deuteronomy 30:17-18. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2009

An adaptation of the Seder service: Jesus turns upside down all our common values: sorrow for slavery becomes sorrow for sin; common issues become community; and wandering becomes salvation, all through the Cross.

When great crowds gather in city streets, it is either for a celebration or for a revolution. Throngs do not come together without a purpose; they come together either to celebrate a great occasion or to agitate for what they want. They come to see evidence of a world turned upside down. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Levi - Tax Collector Turned Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' calling of Levi (Matthew) and the legalistic attitudes that people often adopt about who is worthy of God's forgiveness and who is not.

[Reading Mark 2:13-17] In today’s passage out of the book of Mark, we don’t find Jesus throwing a birthday party for a prostitute, but we do find him hanging out with some unsavory characters called tax collectors and other sinners because that is really what Jesus would do and that is what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

No Place To Hide From God

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 4, 2024

This sermon explores the consequences of hidden sins, emphasizing God's all-knowing nature, and encourages confession and seeking forgiveness through understanding Joshua 7:1-26.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where the Word of God is our guide and His Spirit our comforter. We are here today, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that will challenge ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 139:1-3, Psalm 66:17-18, Hebrews 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of sin, emphasizing that all humans have chosen lesser gods over the true God, leading to our disconnection from Him, and underscoring our need for a savior.

Welcome! Today we are starting a 5-week series based on some of the core principles and teachings found in the book of Romans. If you’re not familiar with the book of Romans: “Romans is the most systematic and developed doctrinal book of the Apostle Paul...The probable date for the authorship of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Topics: Sin Problem, God's Glory, Christ's Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Romans

From A Bad Start To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

God provides a way out and a way back but it is not without a price. God requires that we confess our sins and then go further - to repent of our sins to turn away from them and not return to them then we have demonstrated true repentance.

From A Bad Start to a Fresh Start Genesis Chapters 4 to 9 Scripture Reading - 2 Peter Chapter 3 Have you ever tried to make something wonderful and it turned out all wrong? Maybe it was a special cake for a special occasion that went flat when someone slammed a door and the cake deflated. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Don't Turn Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2015

To those who turn away from God find regret, great sorrow, and misery for eternity.

John 6:56-69 “Don’t Turn Away” Consider the warning to those who turn away from God • Warnings to those who turn away from God 2 Peter 2:20-22 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Methodist

When Justice Turns To Violence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#19] WHEN JUSTICE TURNS TO VIOLENCE Judges 20:1-48 Introduction: Our text is an example of a time when you are trying to do what is right; but it turns into chaos and violence. This chapter shows us a sad part of Israel’s history, teaching us that even when we want ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sin For A Believer

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon is about Backsliding;Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life,Backsliding is like carnality, in that your own desires and device

Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which must be dealt with in order to change the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Jesus Is Our Major Turn-Around

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been

If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been living a life of misery and suffering. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10, 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Cleanse From All Sin

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002

This sermon outline deals with God being able to save you no matter what your sin.

God Can Cleanse Us From All Sin Isaiah 1:18-20 There have been many times in my ministry that people have said to me they have sinned in a way that God could or would not forgive them. I do not believe there is any one that is in the sound of my voice today that cannot be forgiven. It does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

13 The Law Could Not Save From Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2021

This is the 13th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 7:13-17 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Freedom From Your Strongholds Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 20, 2023

Based on 2 Cor. 10:1-6 - Challenges hearers to demolish the strongholds of sin in their lives.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR STRONGHOLDS OF SIN” 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 FBCF – 2/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Martin Luther wrote these triumphant words in 1527: “A mighty fortress is our God A bulwark never failing Our Helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.” But most of us feel like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From Your Secret Sin Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 6, 2023

Based on Joshua 7 - Challenges hearers to identify & deal with any secret sin that is in their lives.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 FBCF – 2/5/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dan Hall, Livingston Fellowship, sermon – “Where Is My Lord?” – Great sermon about Mary at the tomb after resurrection – John 20:13 – “They have taken away my Lord & I don’t know where they have put Him.” 5 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist