Sermons on Making Mistakes:

Don't Make A Grave Mistake

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 31, 2018

Resurrection Sunday message

DON’T MAKE A GRAVE MISTAKE Matthew 27:62 – 28:1-15 NKJV Matthew 27:62 On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate, 63 saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mistake Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

This is the 28th sermon in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine Abraham's failure to trust in the covenant promises of God by sleeping with Hagar and fathering Ishmael.

The Mistake (Genesis part 28) Text: Genesis 16:1 – 16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now as we’ve been reading about Abraham, we’ve seen him go through high points and low points. We’ve seen him walking in faith and we’ve seen his faith falter from time to time. Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's No Mistake Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

This is the fifth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on our world. This sermon focuses on the impact of sin and our need for a holy Savior.

Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. Sin. It’s such a pesky word. We don’t use it anymore. I mean, when my kids do something wrong, I don’t call them and say, "Son, you sinned." You know, you don’t use that word. Or, imagine how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins And Mistakes Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We are in a very unique portion of Scripture in this seventh chapter of I Cor. We are not dealing here with absolute issues of right and wrong. We are dealing with issues that are very complex, and where the question is not, what is right or wrong, but what is the best under the circumstances.

Bruce Larson in Dare To Live Now, tells of his experience as a new recruit during World War II. He sat down to his first breakfast in the mess hall, at Fort Benning, Georgia. He saw something in a large bowl that looked like cream of wheat. He scooped out a lot of it into his bowl, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31

Asa's Mistake

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 19, 2011

Four things we can learn from King Asa's mistakes. Even though he was fully committed to God all his life he still made mistakes and errors in judgment.

Asa’s Mistake February 20, 2011 “At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him: “Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Just because we make mistakes does not mean that God is finished with us. A message about second chances.

THE GOD OF A SECOND CHANCE Joshua 8:1-29 INTRO: How would you feel if you were Joshua? On the heels of a great victory came an embarrassing defeat. His army had over 3,000 mighty soldiers. The men of Ai sent them running killing 36 of them. From our vantage point, we can see why they were ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

"There's Something Wrong With My Soul!?"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 5, 2002

What is my problem? Why do I always make mistakes? Here’s the problem, the outlook, and the solution.

SOMETHING’S WRONG WITH MY SOUL!” Romans 7:15-25 Have you ever thought to yourself – something is wrong – what should I do? Maybe you fall on your hand, and after a couple days, your hand still doesn’t work right. Something is wrong. You really don’t want to go to the doctor, but you might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom For Overcoming Errors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

No one is beyond making mistakes, but with the wisdom of God, you can live in accuracy and avoid repeating costly errors

WISDOM FOR OVERCOMING ERRORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 10:5-10 Key Verse: “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” (Ecclesiastes 10:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Hosea 4:6, James ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Big Mistakes Churches Make With Their Youth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

A look at two of the biggest mistakes tha the church makes with their youth.

HOW ARE CHURCHES DOING WITH OUR YOUTH? Not great. - Cite stats. TWO BIG MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE WITH THEIR YOUTH: 1. WE DISMISS THEM. - 1 Timothy 4:12a – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. . .” - Paul here alludes to the idea that people might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Fault Finding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 24, 2025

Fault finders usually do not see any good in the efforts of other people. They put on the air of perfection and act as if they are incapable of making mistakes. Such people easily offend others through their actions and speeches. They focus on everyone’s faults except theirs.

As Christians, we're called to build each other up, not tear each other down. Yet, fault finding is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives, damaging relationships and hindering our walk with God. The Pharisees: A Classic Example In John 8:3-11, the Pharisees brought a woman caught in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, John 8:3-11

What To Do If You Make A Big Mistake Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

We all make small errors now and again. But what do you do if you make a big blunder? We learn from Jacob and what he did after Shechem about how to get back with God.

When we make small errors we often just breeze over them or remind ourselves not to do that anymore. But what happens when we make a really big blunder - something that affects other lives and our own in significant ways? Sometimes we panic, or we throw up our hands and do nothing, or we allow ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel