Sermons on Sincerely Wrong:

The Quest For Honesty Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005

The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-37, Matthew 5:31

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001

This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4, Genesis 17:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Greatest Choice Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What is eternal life? Most would say, “Living forever.” The only thing wrong with that is some are so miserable right now that the idea of existing forever is eternal misery. What is eternal life? It is knowing God; it is knowing Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Life is full of choices and today I want to talk to you about “Life’s Greatest Choice.” When I was growing up in south Alabama you went down to the local drugstore if you wanted ice cream, but you only had three choices: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 17, 2014

The Tabernacle of Moses is a perfect picture of who Christ is and how we are to worship Him!

PRESSING INTO HIS PRESENCE Understanding The Tabernacle Dr. Larry Petton Text: Exodus 40 Series: Greatest Chapters of the Bible #6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ God can be worshipped any way you want, as long as you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Famine Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002

“The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but for his family as well.

The Tragedy of Famine Ruth Series - Ruth 1:1-5 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. - 1/20/02 – A.M. “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Years

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

We all like to be blessed. Unfortunately, we often look at them the wrong way. We like to rely on material and physical created blessings and not on the spiritual blessing, which is all that we need to make it through life.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS Ephesians 1:3 INTRO: We all like blessings don’t we? And, certainly, we are a blessed people! But, we often view them in the wrong way. Physical and Material in nature. -Money in the bank and Bills are paid -Living in a nice home and driving a nice car However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Necessities Of Daily Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 24, 2007

Four reasons why worry, being anxious, is wrong: it is 1) Unfaithful because of our Master; 2) Unnecessary because of our Father; 3) Unreasonable because of our faith; and it is 4) Unwise because of our future.

Format Note: The Basic format for this sermon came from:(MacArthur, J. F. (1985). The MacArthur New Testament Commentary. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Matthew). Winona Lake, IN: BMH Books.) During a Funeral this week in GLIWICE, Poland, large photographs of Robert Dziekanski’s final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Other

Don't Worry About Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007

Can you imagine a scene in the bird nest where Momma Bird asks Papa Bird, What’s wrong Papa why aren’t you sleeping? Papa bird says, “I’m worried.

During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us not to worry, Matthew 6:25-34. In this passage three times Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious, not to worry. Worry is Futile Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2007

What do you do when you think you have heard from the Lord and then things start to go wrong? Did you miss hearing from the Lord or are you in the center of His will in spite of problems?

April, 2007 What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up? I Kings 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “rough spirits are called to rough services.” Elijah was such a person--extroverted, impatient, and a rugged individualist who was not afraid to stand up to King Ahab and deliver even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Number One Priority For Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 3, 2007

“Why do I exist? - What’s my life all about?” -“What am I here for?” - The wrong answer to these questions will lead to a crisis - Ps 27:8 Helps us answer these questions

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out Fill in the Blanks Handout Available ___________________________________________________________________ + John Sculley Was president of Pepsi Co during the 1970s and early 1980s He is best known for his marketing skills, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Baptist

Raising 5-12 Year Olds: Building Godly Character Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

As children begin their early school years we need to begin teaching in earnest the necessity of salvation and what the Bible has to say concerning right and wrong in order to give them a good foundation for developing godly character.

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: Raising 5-12 Year olds Main Goal: Godly Character Titus 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. If you were here last Sunday night you remember that our main focus in those early years of our children (0-5 years old) was to teach them to know that they are under authority. 1. As ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006

The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don't We Grow

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007

We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How could anyone ever love someone like Jacob? Is spite of who you are, what you have done right, what you have done wrong, God has not given up on you!

THE BETHEL EXPERIENCE INTRODUCTION: We have studied in detail the ups and downs of the Old Testament family of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob. Perhaps we feel fortunate we don’t have the kind of problems they had. Or maybe some of us wish family could have been more like them. I want to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God