Why sin must be removed

What this talk is about

We know that Jesus came to set us free from our sins. This is common knowledge among all Christians. But many Christians do not understand why sin must be removed.

Certainly there is a desire for sin to be removed because all Christians will acknowledge the pain brought about through sin. But the reasons why sin must be removed go far deeper than that.

Sin is the one thing that stands between man and God. God wants His people to be perfect the way they were originally created, until Adam and Eve sinned. But perfection cannot be achieved while we continue to believe we are sinners and living under the power of sin. The message this week looks at all of these things.

Occasionally there are questions why I use this meeting format. If you wish to know more, check out this link that explains the scriptural references and reasons why every item mentioned is included.

Bible verses used in this talk

• Romans 1:28-32
• Romans 3:9-18, 23
• 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
• Hebrews 10:1-4
• 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
• Romans 5:6-11
• 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
• Colossians 1:21-23

Meeting Running Sheet

(Use all or only those parts you need. If you do not do one of the items listed, simply ignore it. If there is something else you do that is not listed, simply add it in at the appropriate time).

Admin:
1. Ensure mobile/Cell phones are on mute or switched off
2. Ensure you have the bread and juice ready for the Communion/Breaking of Bread service

1. Opening Prayer

2. Songs/Choruses

3. Testimonies (How has the Lord helped you this week).

4. Announcements and Notices

5. Bible Reading: Romans 1

6. Audio Bible Teaching Message

7. Communion/Breaking of Bread Service

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

8. Operation of Spiritual Gifts.

27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn; and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silence in church and speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. (1 Corinthians 14:27-29)

9. Anointing with oil for the sick

13 Is any one among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:13-15)

10. Prayer Requests for those who have needs

11. Closing Prayer