Sermons on Dishonest:

Norms Of Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Wisdom To The Wicked Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 7, 2025

The words of Isaiah offer hope because it shows us that we don’t have to suffer sin’s consequences! However, God is prepared to judge if we are unwilling to repent and come to Him, through Jesus, for the forgiveness of our sins.

Isaiah, Part 24 God’s Wisdom to the Wicked Isaiah 59:1-21 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Last week, we saw Isaiah amplify that obedience to God brings God’s blessings -- God was so serious about His commitment to humanity He provided rescue -- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Psalm 66:18, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When People Trick You Lesson 9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Don’t trust a trickster or their promises; look at their deeds, track record.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Slipped: Finding Your Footing In A World That Isn't Fair

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 4, 2025

This psalm is a brutally honest account of a faith crisis, showing that when we're tempted to envy the wicked, the cure is found not in understanding their prosperity, but in seeing their ultimate destiny from the eternal perspective we gain in God's presence.

Introduction: The Unfairness of It All Good morning. It’s a feeling we all know, a question that burns in our hearts from a young age: "That's not fair!" We see it everywhere in our world. Someone who cuts corners gets the promotion. A dishonest person gets richer. We try to live with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Trust You? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of trust in the context of God's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in small and big matters, and reflecting on the consequences of broken trust.

Our passage today has a lot to do with trust… Where it’s placed, where it’s misplaced, and what can happen when trust is broken. We’ve all got stories like this one as trust is one of those pillars of life that helps keep the world going ‘round. We trust that the sun will come up tomorrow, we trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Topics: Trustworthiness, Kingdom Of God, Faithfulness

If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Life’s Work Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 13, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches Of A Fool

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that riches in this world are nothing if they are gained by unjust means.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a rich fool? No. I'm rich because of CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you are becoming progressively acquainted with {and} recognizing more strongly {and} clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved favor and spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025

Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. They are shepherds, not administrators.

As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

Developing godly character requires that we eliminate all that competes with God for first place. Money is, by far, the most powerful force that competes with God in our lives.

Character Counts! Money Matters (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Theme: A godly character keeps itself free from the love of money. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Test

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-31, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Principles

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here.

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTRODUCTION: These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here. I. LOVE Love is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Best At What We Do.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Manage Your Money Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY Sunday July 16, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to begin our look at the last subject that you requested to hear a message about. Now as we look at this final subject I want to remind you one more time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Holiness