Sermons on Sin

Sermons on Sin

2 Samuel 3:1–21

God is sovereign even over the sins of men. In 2 Samuel 3:1–21, David finally moves closer to receiving the kingdom God had promised him. Yet the circumstances are surprisingly messy. Civil war continues. Abner turns against Ish-bosheth. And David himself demands the return of Michal, even as the narrative increasingly exposes his sinful multiplication of wives. The passage therefore presents both the remarkable providence of God and the growing failures of David. God overrules human sin to accomplish His…

Galatians 4:8–20

Galatians 4:8–20 — The Temptation to Turn Back “Do not turn back to that which is false.” In this sermon from Galatians 4:8–20, the Apostle Paul confronts a painful and dangerous reality: believers who are tempted to turn back from the gospel they once embraced. What makes this temptation so tragic is not only its theological error, but the relational destruction it leaves in its wake. Paul reminds the Galatians of who they once were—enslaved to what is “by nature…

Ecclesiastes 7:15–29

True wisdom and righteousness are highly prized—but exceedingly rare. In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 7:15–29, we explore Solomon’s sobering yet hopeful teaching about human sinfulness, the scarcity of righteousness, and the ultimate value of fearing God. The world often assumes people are inherently good, or that small compromises are acceptable, but Scripture repeatedly shows that there is no one righteous on earth. Solomon uses practical examples—from speech and hypocrisy to sexual immorality—to demonstrate the pervasive sinfulness of mankind. Yet there…

Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

In this sermon, we explore Solomon’s sobering reflections on the vanity of all human labor apart from Christ. Life is full of weariness and frustration, and no matter how hard we work or what we build, death ultimately claims it all. Solomon shows how toil under the sun is filled with sorrow because what we labor for will be left to others—often to those who may squander it. Yet, amidst this seeming futility, there is hope and meaning found in…

Genesis 26:6-11

In Genesis 26:6-11 we see that Isaac has not only inherited his father’s blessings but also his father’s sins. This is a sobering warning to all of us. There is a generational nature to sin just as there is a generational nature to blessings. Let us, therefore, strive to live holy lives.

Genesis 20:1-18

In Genesis 20:1-18 Abraham sins in the same way he did in chapter 12. Rather than protect his wife, he lies by calling her his sister, which leads to her being taken by Abimelech to become his wife. This sin is all the worse because Sarah is about to give birth to Isaac, the promised seed. Abraham’s actions, therefore, appear to jeopardize the promises of God. God, however, is merciful to Abraham and, as He did in Egypt, defends Sarah…

Genesis 19:30-38

In Genesis 19:30-38 is a strange passage for several reasons. First, the passage is about things which naturally make us uncomfortable: Lot has an incestuous relationship with his daughters that causes the ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites to be born. Second, this is the last time we see Lot in Genesis. Why leave us on such a negative note? Ultimately, we are to recognize that Lot’s salvation, like Noah’s, points to another which is greater. Lot did not receive…

Genesis 12:10-20

In Genesis 12:10-20 Abram goes down to Egypt foreshadowing the Exodus. Abram disastrously asks his wife to lie about being married to him seemingly putting the promise of God in jeopardy. God, however, in His grace intervenes. Even faithful Abram is saved by grace alone.