Sin topical study

Why Ash Wednesday? An article exploring Ash Wednesday and the implications for believers. Resource type: Article | Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Advent Confession Here’s a responsive advent prayer of confession that acknowledges several ways in which we fail (i.e. unwillingness to change our hearts, not caring about the stranger), with the repeated congregational response for mercy and forgiveness. Resource type: Element of Worship | Source: Re-Worship | Author: Nathan Nettleton

Advent in the Marketplace Cameron Lee talks about the shopping culture during the Advent season. "If we celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but not Advent, what does that say about us?" He encourages us to seek the coming of... Resource type: Article | Source: Fuller Studio | Author: Cameron Lee

Restore the Joy of Salvation On the twenty-seventh day of Lent, Jan Richardson ponders on the topic of joy in Psalm 51:1-12. She asks us to consider the ways in which we can invite God deeper into our spirits. Resource type: Commentary/Exegesis | Source: The Painted Prayerbook | Author: Jan Richardson

Sin: A Threat To Us This is a sermon starter/illustration for Psalm 130. It discusses how the psalmist/we view sin and sin against us and contrasts that with how God views our sin. Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Center for Excellence in Preaching | Author: Doug Bratt

Sin? Forgive It! Say It! A sermon outline by Arthur Landwehr on Hebrews 10:11-18. Landwehr reflects on the modern reluctance to acknowledge sin and counters that true healing and change is only found in confession and forgiveness. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline | Source: Arthur Landwehr Sermon Collection | Author: Arthur Landwehr

Sin in 1 John Alan Padgett's brief video gives an explanation of sin in 1 John. It clarifies how we can struggle with sin in our lives, but also abide in God and be oriented away from sin. Resource type: Audio/Video | Source: Enter the Bible | Author: Alan Padgett

The Undoing of Original Sin Inspired by the Wisdom of Solomon 2:12, 17-20, Mark 9:30-37, Romans 7:15-20 and James 3:16-4:3, this audio sermon by Robert Barron describes the doctrine of original sin. Sin is only solved by giving ourselves to Jesus. Resource type: Audio/Video | Source: Word on Fire | Author: Bishop Robert Barron

Sin And Grace A 1.75-minute video introducing the topic of sin and grace. It features abstracted, computer generated images of the earth "responding" to grace, with inspiring music accompanying the text. Resource type: Audio/Video | Source: The Skit Guys | Author: Freebridge Media

Sin Is the Ultimate Problem An illustrative piece about how humans are like volcanoes with our sinful nature. Sin can come out like an explosion or slow streams of lava. This is appropriate for Proverbs 20:9 and Psalm 53:3. Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Preaching Today | Author: Stuart Briscoe

What Sin Isn't Paul Tournier explains the difference between "vague guilt" and the conviction of sin in this quote. It may be a fitting illustration for Job 11:15, Psalms 32:3, 51:3 and 2 Peter 3:14 Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Preaching Today | Author: Paul Tournier

Sin Is Sin A sermon illustration appropriate for Psalm 53 and other texts addressing sin. It discusses our tendency to distinguish between "their sin" and "our sin." Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Preaching Today | Author: Joseph Bayly

"The Last Sin Eater": Christ Is the One, True Savior A scene from the movie, The Last Sin Eater. Cadi Forbes is filled with guilt for the death of her younger sister. She learns that there is only one way to be free from her burden. Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Preaching Today

Sin Entails Consequences Despite Grace This sermon illustration for Malachi 2:15, Ephesians 5:33, or Romans 3:31 demonstrates that grace and forgiveness do not negate the consequences of sin. There will always be fallout that has to be faced. Resource type: Sermon Illustration | Source: Preaching Today | Author: Bryan Chapell

The Unpardonable Sin Blaspheming the Holy Spirit is the persistent, intentional rejection of God’s work and God’s grace. The unpardonable sin is rejecting the very grace that pardons. It is saying “No” to God’s offer of forgiveness. Resource type: Commentary/Exegesis | Source: The High Calling | Author: Mark D. Roberts

Our Sin In Light of Christ's Birth This prayer of confession for Christmas by Nathan Nettleton asks God to forgive us for our sin, our rejection of Christ, our failure to use our gifts, our oppression of others, and our false piety at... Resource type: Element of Worship | Source: Re-Worship | Author: Nathan Nettleton

Thinking about Sin This commentary on Psalm 51:1-10 provides an opportunity to think critically about the complex issue of sin, about where it originates and how it can be put to death, and about its nature and its effects. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline | Source: Working Preacher - Preach This Week | Author: Paul K.-K. Cho

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