Sermons on Wrong Advice:

Godly Principles For Financial Money Management

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Mar 15, 2013

Based on Solomon’s biblical advice on, we are going to look at some of God’s principles of financial freedom.

Godly principles for financial money management Introduction If you read the newspapers, or listen to the radio or watch the news on TV, it is clear that the cost of living is on the increase. South Africans are feeling the financial strain as we are hit with increase after increase. • Petrol, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Barriers And Benifits To Change

Contributed by Brad Cowger on Apr 9, 2016

The sermon highlights the Benefits and Barriers Moses faced as he took Jethro's advice to adjust his leadership style..

Barriers and Benefit of Wise Change Exodus 18 Introduction: A. How do you feel about Change? I don’t know how you feel, but the older I get the more I dread change. They divide people in several groups when it comes to change. 2.5% INNOVATORS 13.5 EARLY ADOPTERS 34% Early ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Rebuke A Scoffer, Or He Will Hate You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 9, 2025

Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you...Let's break down the wisdom behind this advice.

Proverbs 9:8 - "Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you." This verse from the book of Proverbs offers guidance on how to approach different types of individuals when it comes to correction or rebuke. Let's break down the wisdom behind this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Order Of Respect

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 2, 2002

Respect and Honour are to be earned rather than to be demanded.

The gospel passage Mt 23.1-12 speaks to the hearts of many people, especially, those who feel dominated and oppressed by others. Jesus turns himself harshly against those who try to put themselves up over others and lord over them. He is quite clear of the consequences of a social order that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Beast That Lives Within Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014

Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated June 2025.

Beloved .... the scriptures are clear. Hear God's Word from Romans BIBLE ... "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" END (Romans 3:23) And we are all aware that the "wages of sin is ......... death" (Romans 6:23). The angel announced to Joseph that the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 26:41, Romans 7:15-25, 1 John 1:8-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, 1 John 3:4, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Herd Mentality!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2014

Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: “I am doing it because everybody is doing it.”

Everybody is doing it! Exodus 23:2”Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd” Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2022

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? Our English word sin is a translation of many different words. The original meanings have much to teach us. Missing the Mark A common Greek word for sin ?µa?t?a (hamartia) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate Under Pressure

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Apr 28, 2018

Have you ever been in a situation where you were at a crossroad, or fork in the road, not knowing which way to go?It’s hard to make that decision that could possibly change things for good or bad. It’s a stressful situation. It's pressure.

Brothers and sisters, have you ever been in a situation where you were at a crossroad, or fork in the road, not knowing which way to go? It’s hard to make that decision that could possibly change things for good or bad. It’s a stressful situation. It brings with it a decision of the right or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18-21

A God Who Detests Wickedness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2020

When you are overwhelmed by wrongdoing, you can take your burden to God in prayer and argue your case before Him.

A God Who Detests Wickedness (Psalm 5) 1. One man recalls, “Thinking no one could hear me as I loaded a UPS tractor trailer, I began to whistle. I was really getting into it when a coworker in the next trailer poked his head in. “You know, I always used to wish I could whistle,” he said. “Now I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Man (Sermonette)

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2026

To discuss the theme, "This man." Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for Sin, for all, forever, and sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: "Spake with authority." 2. This Man: "Done nothing amiss." 3. This Man: "Offered one sacrifice." Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will be on "This Man." Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27-28, Luke 23:39-41, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being On The Right Foundation

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Mar 1, 2026

The stability of a building depends upon its foundation. If the foundation is not right it could be detrimental to the entire building and also chances of disaster. It is very important to understand that it applies the same with respect to our spiritual lives.

Foundation plays a vital role in the stability of any structure. If the foundation is not strong enough there would be chances of disaster and damage to the entire structure. The same applies to our spiritual lives as well. If we are not founded on the right foundation we may end up being unstable ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers Partners In Nurturing Children

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 15, 2006

Parenting is a challenge. Joshua 24:14-15 has teachings that give great advice for mothers who are partners in nurturing their children.

Mothers -- Partners in Nurturing Children Joshua 24:14-15 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourself this day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Gimmee, Gimmee

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001

We always want more - of the wrong things.

Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

Principles to remember when things go wrong.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist