Sermons on Bad Choices:

Obedience In Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008

Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

That's Just The Way I Am Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

“THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fork In The Road

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2022

Covid still prevalent as we enter 2022, I am sure we will be faced with many more decisions and challenges in this New Year. It is good to know as believers we do not have to face these decisions alone.

TITLE: THE FORK IN THE ROAD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1 (Points adapted from 2019 sermon by Rev. Krushal) We are blessed to be able to share together as a Church family this First Sunday of a New Year. We must admit as we move into this third year of our nation as well as the world dealing with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day 2017 - "Bad Moms Of The Bible"

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 18, 2017

Todd Bishop shares some principles from the Bible on how Mothers can impact and influence all those around them.

You know … for some moms it is hard to figure out the texting acronyms. One mom texted her son: “Your grandfather just passed away. LOL.” The son responds: “Why is that funny?” Mom texts back: “It’s not funny, David! What do you mean?” Her son is confused – he writes: “Mom, LOL means Laughing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Christians choose to do things out of self-lessness

A matter of the heart – Selflessness We have been looking a Paul’s letter to the Philippians and how he just seems to exhibit an abnormal response to his current situation. The first week he opened the letter with prayers to God for the church in Philippi. How they had supported ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

When Bad Things Happen To God's People

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

Dealing with the age old question "Why Do Bad Things Happen To God's People

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD'S PEOPLE I. TO YOU WHO HURT A. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle." It isn't the normal demands of life that break us; it's the painful surprises. B. Where are we heading in this book? 1. Our answers to the problem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 9, 2021

This sermon is centered on Proverbs 27:12 and the ability to make wise decisions. It also involves a breakdown in the American Political process and the rioting in the Capitol Building.

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots 1/10/2021 Joshua 24:14-24 Philippians 3:7-14 How many of us have ever made a decision that we later regretted? How many of us have said, “If I had known then, what I know now, I would have chosen a different path?” When you make a poor choice, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12, Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life Of Moses Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009

1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 2. (THE BAD) HE DID GOD’S WORK IN MAN’S WAY Ex. 2:11-15 3. (THE HOLY) HE STOOD ON HOLY GROUND (THE HOLY) Ex. 3:1-9

The Life of Moses pt.1 Exodus 2:1-15 read & pray… 1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 Even from his earliest days, Moses felt uncomfortable swith his Egyptian surroundings…every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You See Yourself?

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 3, 2012

This sermon deals with how the spirit of shame can contribute to wrong choices.

Jephthah did not let others get him down. He knew that his brothers were wrong when they rejected him. They told him that he would not have an inheritance. While attending the New Testament History class last month, at The College of Maasin we learned that illegitimate children would have an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 5, 2024

Just like that camp, the world is filled with compromise and sin. God calls some to be the voice of separation and purification. Some of you may be called to be a Moses in your generation. His name means "drawn out" -- not just out of water, but out of the world!

WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Ex. 32:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Hearing What You Want to 1. A young man went up to an old man and said in his ear, “Hey, could you lend me $5.00?” 2. The old man said, “I’m deaf in that ear. Come around to the other one. Now what did you say?” 3. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Brothers, Two Crosses, And Two Choices

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This message is about the two thieves and the choices that each made at the Crucifixion.

Luke 23:32-33 KJV And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. [33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. l. INTRODUCTION -- CHOICES -Life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Saints God's Choice" Romans Pt. 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2007

God choose the saints because they are individuals who have followed and aligned themselves with the Promise to Abraham. This promise is associated with faith in God – the willingness to believe and to be saved by faith not works.

“Saints God’s Choice” Romans pt. 12 Honoring the Graduates of New Life Community Church - play video by Blue Fish TV “Honoring Graduates” – recognize the graduates and hand out Bibles to them. Opening Story: Tell the story of Tiffany and her being healed of Cancer this last week. Thesis: God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008

What’s going on when the saints sin?

When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Do Bad Things

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

Everyone of us is, has, or will be, standing on the wrong side of sin. And when that happens, what are God’s people supposed to do.

"WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION In the movie Mr. Mom a business executive loses his job and stays home to take care of the house, and his wife goes back to work. He doesn’t do to well. There is one scene in the Movie when Mr. Mom is dropping his kids ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ