Sermons on Bad Choices:

Moses: A Flawed Hero Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2023

Faith makes itself known through its choices.

Introduction Two weeks ago, I started a sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week sermon series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Last week, we studied Sarah, a flawed heroine of the faith. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 2: Cornelius' Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Oct 26, 2009

How to be a Godly friend and be receptive to those in need.

A. HOW DOES THE WORLD CHOOSE? 1. The world is awed by giants, i.e., Goliath over nine feet tall. · Win battles · Stand tall as examples · Rally the troops 2. The world is awed by billionaire industrialists. · Money is power · ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things About Wisdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-33

Denomination: *other

Let's Talk About Sin

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 1, 2018

How Satan Pulls Us In. How we end up following the wrong gods home. Wrong places, wrong choices, wrong desires.

Genesis 3 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:5, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Haggai 2:19, Proverbs 4:23, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:1, Haggai 2:17, Romans 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Claiming To Be A Christian While Being Controlled By A Harmful Substance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 23, 2024

As Christians, we are called to live a life that honors God and reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we are called to live a life that honors God and reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, for many, a glaring contradiction exists between their faith and their addiction to tobacco. This is a critical issue that affects many of us which is addiction. Whether it's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 8:1-11

Almost

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Pilate would tell you today that when it comes to deciding for Christ… Almost is never enough.

INTRO: 1. Pilate…a man who in his lifetime knew so much prestige and so much power. a. He had many times been the guest of Caesar himself. b. He had ruled over thousands in his lifetime. c. His word was as good as law. d. Held the lives of so many in his hands. e. He lived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson, God's Stumbling Hero

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Apr 17, 2007

Samson’s life story reminds us of the consequences of poor choices.

SAMSON, GOD’S STUMBLING HERO Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: Have you ever felt like a spiritual failure? If so, let me introduce to you others who have shared the same experiences in their lives: Samson, Jacob, Jonah, Martha, Peter, Thomas. Each of these people pictured for us in the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 4, 2023

What looks like a bad idea could be what God uses for His glory

When Samson was in Timnah, a Philistine woman caught his eye. When he returned home, he told his parents, "A Philistine woman in Timnah caught my eye. I want to marry her. Get her for me." His parents objected asking if there wasn't a woman from their tribe or all the Israelites that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

The Difference Is In The Details

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 25, 2011

Not every opportunity offers the same benefits... a careful reading of the details will show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial than choosing otherwise.

Title: The Difference Is In the Details Text: Romans 6:12-23 Thesis: Not every opportunity offers the same benefits… a careful reading of the details will clearly show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial that choosing otherwise. The Season of Pentecost is considered to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Burden Of The Cross"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002

Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Esther 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on forgiveness taken from blessed are the merciful and blessed are the peacemakers.(Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #6)

Evening Service for 4/19/2009 (Mat 5:7) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Mat 5:9 NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Introduction: One Sunday morning during announcements, the preacher said, “I need to make a correction to an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For 92 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020

She had made some difficult choices in her past that resulted in hard consequences. The best choice she made was to follow Jesus with some grand consequences.

Song Psalm 46:1-3 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Obituary Song Eulogy Dixie ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Times Of Turmoil And Transition

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare?

Facing times of Turmoil and Transition A study in the life of Samuel Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare? When the dust settled and the epitaph was written we can say Samuel was an over comer. He faced these times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist