Sermons on Bad Behaviour:

Living Close To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013

This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Introduction to the letter to the Romans

I feel a bit like we’ve just climbed on board a jet going from Melbourne to London, or we’re just setting off to drive from Melbourne to Perth. There’s a long journey before us, but there’ll be lots of exciting things to see on the way; lots of varied scenery. And by the end of our journey I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

How To Behave In The Church

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 19, 2002

A sermon about our behaviour in the body (church/Ekklesia) of Christ. Also a answer what to do with people who persecute you for following Jesus.

Rom 12:9-21 Paul gives us clear instructions here as how to life in this body (Ekklesia – Church – body of Christ) Let me break it up for you as we go through it. 1.Love in the body V9 Let love be without hypocrisy Paul says that we should not just pretend that we love others. Hypocrisy means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Secret Meeting With The King

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2023

Eventually, all people want to know what God is planning. However, even knowing what God plans does not mean that people will change their behaviour.

“King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance of the temple of the LORD. The king said to Jeremiah, ‘I will ask you a question; hide nothing from me.’ Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, ‘If I tell you, will you not surely put me to death? And if I give you counsel, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Worry Less, Pray More

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Benefits Of Confessing Our Sins

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Part of our weekly worship includes the corporate confession of our sins. This message considers the benefits of confession and the components of proper confession.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of person who felt need to confess terrible sin. (see illustrations at end). Teaching 1. Confessing sin to pastor or priest - isn’t that a Roman Catholic thing? Didn’t that go out with the Reformation? Perhaps but the felt need we have to confess our ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honour God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2020

What we believe about God affects our attitude and behaviour towards Him. Do we see the love of God? Do we see the greatness of God?

This is the last book of the OT and also the last prophetic word that God gave to His people prior to the coming of Jesus. • After Malachi, there is silence for about 400 years when God did not speak again through any prophet. • Malachi came about 80 years after Haggai and Zechariah. The Temple ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Romans 9:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Wonder

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006

God wants us to be people that amaze the world. Our behaviour should be such that the world is astonished by us. We can be a wonder for Jesus as many are wonders for Satan.

The Seven Wonders of World Opening song Closing Song Scipture Reading: Ps. 71:1-8 Introduction The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statute of Zeus at Olympia, The temple of Artemeus at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes and The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-8, Genesis 6:5-8, Hebrews 11:24-25, Numbers 12:1-7, Job 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Hindrances To Divine Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:4, Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliberate Choice - Abraham & Sarah

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 8, 2025

We have to make many decisions in life. One bad decision can leave behind bad repercussions. A study on a bad decision that Abraham made.

In Genesis 15: 1-6 we see how God promised Abram for a son. Vs. 6 is beautiful where it says “Then Abram believed in the Lord, and HE reckoned it to him as righteousness.” The moment Abram believed in the promises of God – it was God who reckoned Abram’s faith in Him as righteousness. But when we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Demons Never Beat On Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Bad theology is still bad even if it makes "great evangelistic" preaching.

Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. I do not know where this heresy about Jesus going to Hell started, but it is clearly wrong. No demons beat on Jesus, He did not wear ours sins as a disguise to enter Hell. He did not become the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Opposite Of Karma - Repent

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2025

How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.

3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Regret Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is one sermon in a series that deals with destructive behavior.

How to Deal with Regret As he hung up the phone he knew it was not what he wanted. But it had happened anyway. The voice on the other end had been the attorney, notifying him that his wife had filed for divorce. He knew that the marriage had not been going well. The weekend before she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behavior Of Men And Women Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ