Sermons on Understanding God And Sin:

We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021

God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Summer Of Love, Through The Glass Darkly Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 3, 2017

Even when we can't understand why and life is a puzzling reflection we have to believe that a day will come that we will understand and that in the end love wins.

Summer of Love 10 Seeing clearly By September of 1967 the residents of Haight Asbury had fallen out of love with the 100,000 hippies and flower children who had descended on their neighborhood for what had come to be known as the Summer of Love. The bloom was coming off the rose for the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Principles Of Divine Judgment

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

To avoid Gods’s judgment, we must first understand God’s judgment.

THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE JUDGEMENT GENESIS 4: 1-16 1. Illus. of Lowell and Walter • Lowell- 50’ish golden gloves boxing instructor. Walter- 32 year old former marine. • Kept on until Lowell boxed with him. Lowell beat him to a pulp. 2. We do God like that some times. God’s preference is to deal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fear God?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 5, 2021

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system.

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5, Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

God Promises...forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

God promises that He will forgive if we are willing to ask Him for forgiveness.

God’s Promises…Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Introduction- Recap-We have looked at faithfulness, wisdom, peace, purpose, and today his forgiveness. Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral and Illustrations I found there. This morning we will look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Abomination And Secret Sins

Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 6, 2024

People secretly sin (in other words they hide their sin) and still come to church and play a game with God trying to make everyone believe that they are still living right in their life.

Abominations Before God 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 14-17 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Understanding The Fear Of The Lord (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2005

The key to developing an intimate friendship with God is understanding and developing a healthy fear of the LORD.

Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 2) Call to worship scripture: Heb. 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” REVIEW: The key to developing an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antidote To The Deadly Sin Of Pride

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2025

Countering the deadly habit of thinking of ourselves as a "god."

Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Course 2025 Take a look at the opening prayer for our worship today. We implore God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, to look graciously on your beloved sons and daughters. We are redeemed by God through the free and meritorious ace of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

In Search Of A Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2001

There are four essentials to a relationship with God: Genuine confession, repentance, faith and obedience.

In a collection of cartoons by Bill Watterson, entitled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, ornery little Calvin is talking to Hobbes, his friend the stuffed tiger, about what he has done to little Susie. Calvin says, “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Foolishness Of Ignoring God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

The fool says in his heart, "there is no God."

The word “fool” doesn’t get as much use now as it once did. If one of my mates does something profoundly stupid I don’t usually cry out “you fool”. I might say “you are such an idiot” or “what a goose”. I’m sure many people you know would use much more colourful language than that. Fool is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Belief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's faith and obedience, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, even in the face of adversity. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the house of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a new adventure in faith. We are about to step into the pages of the Old Testament, into the life and times of a young man named ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Topics: Understanding, Book Of Daniel

The Curse Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Many are under the misconception that they can get away with trying to hide their sin from God. The story of Achan illustrates the fallacy of that kind of thinking.

THE CURSE OF HIDDEN SINS Prov. 28:13 INTRO. You will never get by with covered-up sin. Sin that is unconfessed, sin that is unlamented, sin with an alibi, sin that is excused, sin with no self-judgement, is certain to bring the wrath of a holy and righteous and angry God! It would be smart for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Joshua 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Aqua Colored Film Of Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Beloved, see others as Christs sees them. See others and yourself through his eyes. Allow him to remove the aqua colored film of sin and allow yourself and others to shine brightly in the light of the S-O-N.

I recently read a story about Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut who spoke about a tag sale ... a garage sale ... that he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror that they had received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it .... was that it had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican

A God Of Grace Delivers His Sinful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2008

Israel simply refused the reasonable worship of God. Instead they burdened Him with unreasonable sin. If Israel was to be delivered it would be because of God’s grace & not because of Israel’s response to God’s promises.

ISAIAH 43: 22-28 A GOD OF GRACE DELIVERS HIS SINFUL SERVANTS It is not because of Israel’s right response to YAHWEH’s promise of help that He will deliver them. Rather than responding humbly, His people had grown wear of Him. They simply went through the motions of religion. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012

1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist