Sermons on Wrong Decisions:

Running The Wrong Way

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

God will give us a second chance but we may always be identified with the sin we commit by running the wrong way from God’s will.

RUNNING THE WRONG WAY by Pastor Jim May If you are a sports fan may remember the story of how, on New Year’s Day in 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the annual Rose Bowl football game. In that game a man named Roy Riegels, the center of the California football team, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Wrong With Gambling? 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 WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening To The Wrong Teachers

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Caution against listening to the world’s ideas about Jesus.

Listening to the Wrong Teachers Matthew 16:5-12 January 21, 2007 I’ve mentioned in the past that I didn’t grow up in a Bible-believing home. We didn’t read the Bible, never had a Bible study, and didn’t have Sunday School. My main exposure to the Bible growing up came during the summers when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Wrong With Wrath? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Jonah’s anger at God’s compassion for the Ninevites

Key Text: Jonah 4:8-9 Jonah’s anger caused five things to happen in his life. 1. Jonah’s anger caused him to RESIST God’s call (v. 1-2a) A. We resist the call to pray when we are angry (1 Thess. 5:17). B. We resist the call to love when we are angry (John 15:12; 1 Cor. 13:5; John 13:35). C. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rubbing The World Wrong

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 6, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:6, Title: Rubbing the World Wrong, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/5/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Common thread among evangelicals in the 70’s, B. Background to passage: Night that Christ was betrayed, following the foot washing, last supper, betrayal C. Main thought: This is a main ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right And Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2017

Peter got it right when he confessed who Christ is, but got it wrong when he tried to keep him from the cross.

Getting it Right and Wrong Mark 8:27-33 Rev. Brian Bill January 7-8, 2017 Man on Street Interview There are a lot of opinions about who Jesus is, aren’t there? The question about His identity is extremely important…and how you answer it will determine where you spend eternity. I’m pumped to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Right And Wrong

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008

There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Finish Strong Or Wrong.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

It does not matter how strong we start out, if we finish badly.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The year 1945 saw the emergence of three great evangelist: Billy Graham; Chuck Templeton, and Bron Clifford. All three of them packed auditoriums to capacity. Chuck Tempelton was called "the most ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Wrong With Him?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 7, 2012

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

What Is Wrong With Him? / Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: The musical South Pacific was based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Tales of the South Pacific” by James Michener. The music was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. In 1949 the musical opened on Broadway winning 10 Tony ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Wrong With Jesus?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

What is it about Jesus that people keep a distance from Him, are estranged from Him, are at odds with Him?

So what's wrong with Jesus? I mean, I've often wondered, is there a specific issue? Is there a real problem? Is there a major obstacle? It seems to me that so many keep a distance from Him, are estranged to Him, are at odds with Him, Jesus. It's not the same way with God. What's that? It appears ...read more

Scripture: John 15:23-25

Denomination: *other

Fighting For The Wrong Team Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 9: 1 - 19

Acts 9: 1 - 19 Fighting for the wrong team 9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Love Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

People often love the wrong things, and don't love the right things. Part 4 of the series, Passing On The Faith

When Love is Wrong Passing on the Faith, Part 4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Most people today believe a myth, that the world is becoming a better and better place. We believe the myth that people are improving, that the world is becoming more enlightened, and that we’re way ahead of where our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Nothing Wrong With Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Do we have an honest evaluation system where we hold the heart accountable? How vunlernable are we?

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ME? SUSCEPTIBLE OR VULERNABLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Use 1 Sam. 24 David and Saul in cave at En-Gadi. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013

Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational