Sermons on Bad Decisions:

Inviting Jesus

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018

If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it.

INVITING JESUS: AN APPOINMENT THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE John 2: 1-11 If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it. Joh 2:1 On the third day a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Has Come Series

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

Jesus came into the world to save the world from darkness, and he has chosen us to be the light of this world.

Today, we are concluding our dark side revealed series. We talked about: • DS of religion & how Satan still deceives people into believing something that is not true • DS of sexuality and about God’s standards & how God’s desire is for us to be holy • DS of human ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Mother’s Decision Saved My Life

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 6, 2021

Because of my mother's love for me, I made it

As we honor our mothers it’s respectable for us to think about how much they really do for us. And let me just throw this in from the start, being a mother is not an easy task. It is said that when a child has reaches the age of 18, a mother has put in about 18,000 hours of child-generated work, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Setting A Good Example

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 23, 2005

Are you a good axample to others?. Without a doubt many have been a bad example to others at one point or another, sometimes to someone who is weaker or a new brother or sister in the faith.

“Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”. 1. Paul was talking to Timothy who was a Pastor and also a young man. Everyone who is a leader, whether at church or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flies In The Perfume

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

Sometime we stink before GOD

Flies in the Perfume Intro: Perfume maker Many years ago there was a perfume maker who made the best perfume. He had been working on his latest creation for over a month. All his work was beginning to pay off, this was the best perfume he had ever created. He couldn’t wait to show it to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie campaign. Redemption is one of the greatest things God does for us. The past, present and future

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

"Be Ye Angry…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon we will consider something we SHOULD HAVE and SHOULD NOT HAVE! We will consider ANGER!

There are many things in life that someone can say to us to make us angry. Illus: I think about the teacher who became very angry at something her student had said. The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. She ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

We Live In Lion Country! That Is Good! That Is Bad!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2019

Negative people can see a problem for every solution! God's children live in lion country! We love when everything goes good! We expect easy paths? Will we ever learn bad things can happen to good people? Be patient! Be persistent! God can turn the dark night into a bright day!

WE LIVE IN LION COUNTRY… THAT IS GOOD! THAT IS BAD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE PEOPLE CAN FIND A PROBLEM FOR EVERY SOLUTION. POSITIVE PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN… THEY WILL FIND A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM. THAT IS SO GOOD, NO THAT IS SO BAD… I HEARD THE PREACHER TELL A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 45:15, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dual Nature Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

GOOD OR BAD USAGE

THE DUAL NATURE OF THE TONGUE JAMES 3:8 1. INTRODUCTION. THE TONGUE IS UNIQUE AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY. IT CAN SPEAK BLESSINGS OR IT CAN SPEAK CURSES. IT CAN LIFT PEOPLE UP OR IT CAN TEAR PEOPLE DOWN. IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY OR IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE SAD. IT CAN SET PEOPLE AT EASE OR IT ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hole In Your Boat

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 27, 2019

Then the storm is over, its smooth sailing, we don’t realize we are in the most dangerous part of our journey.

WATCH OUT YOU’LL Get A HOLE In YOUR BOAT ILLUS: BOAT THRU THE STORM Imagine you’re in a small boat and a sudden storm comes up. The sky is dark the wind is howling; the waves are raging. All of a sudden there are 20-foot swells and your boat is being tossed like a twig in a stream, one minute you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do I Have So Much Trouble?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Too often, we as God’s people just don’t follow these simple rules and get ourselves into trouble!

Why Do I Have So Much Trouble? Song: Trust and Obey Song: I have decided to follow Jesus Song: Have Thine own way, Lord Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Now I’m not saying to read omens or tea leaves or pay attention to superstitions. I’m talking about common sense things. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:25, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 John 2:3-6, Romans 6:11-14, 1 Peter 3:10-12, John 3:36, John 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: The World’s Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

The most valuable things in life are not bought with money.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A No U-Turn Decision/Identity Check Part 9 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

A No U-Turn Decision

We're going to continue with our series Identity Check. I tell you, I don't know what part it is. I think it's part nine. We have a long way to go still, but if you have your Bible, I want you to open with me, and I want you to go with me to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3. I want to pick back up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Making The Right Choices"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The choices we make can alter our life forever and set us on a course that may last a life time. Don’t misunderstand me! There are some small decisions that are very serious - usually the hasty decisions we make.

Dr. Dennis Deese “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES” (The Leader’s Decision Making) 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25 After hearing the subtitle, most would equate this message as a message that applies to the leader’s choices on a corporate or group level. That is, the choices that are made that effect the group that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 26:1-26