Sermons on Wrong Decisions:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

To seek after God, to follow His ways, means we must believe that His is – ever present, all knowing, all powerful.

Take Up Your Cross ACT up part 3 12/27/09 AM Text: Luke 9:34-35 INTRODUCTION We began this month considering “our year in review”, the need to examine ourselves to ensure we are in the faith of Jesus (2 Corinthians 13:5.) We have learned there is great value in examining ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014

It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Absalom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 12, 2020

Muscle power, charm, money power, beauty, fame and popularity would be vain without wisdom from the Holy Spirit.

Absalom 2 Sameul 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have We Passed The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests.

We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests. How we manage those tests depends on our individual character. There are some tests that we can study for, as in an academic test (school). As Christians, we should be reading our Bibles continually, which ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Root Of All Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 24, 2023

Many wrongdoings in life are considered as evil. Evil is defined as acts of an immoral or wicked nature and can be related to many characteristics.

C. JoyBell C; an American author once remarked: “Never get involved with people who are likely to envy you at the end of the day. People like that will actually lurk in the bushes, play your mind, and pounce on you when you are at our most vulnerable state. Envy is the root of all evil, in all men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:21

Absalom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2020

When something is too good to be true then be careful! From the life of Absalom, we learn a lot of lessons.

Absalom 2 Samuel 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Devil Within

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 12, 2021

Wikipedia defines a devil as: “The personification of evil as it is conceived in various cultures and religious traditions.”

William Ralph Inge, an English author, Anglican priest and professor of divinity at Cambridge once remarked: “There is no law of progress. Our future is in our own hands, to make or to mar. It will be an uphill fight to the end, and would we have it otherwise? Let no one suppose that evolution will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Romans 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8

Judge Of All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 10, 2021

We are in the very first week after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will be thinking more about the purpose and aftereffects of the resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ was unique in nature. Read to know the purpose.

Theme: Judge of All Text: John 5:16-30 Introduction: We are in the very first week after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will be thinking more about the purpose and aftereffects of the resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ was unique in nature. All were dead and gone. No one was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Fill Up Those Moral Valleys; Bring Low That Pride Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2021

God’s vision for the earth, for humanity, is so much broader and better than any civil engineering project.

Second Sunday of Advent I have to admit that when I read the words, “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked made straight and the rough ways smooth,” I get a mental picture of some A&M graduate, or someone out of one of our other great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-11, Luke 3:1-6, Luke 1:77-79

Denomination: Catholic

Increasing Capacity For Advancement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Advancement is not accidental; it is the outcome of intentional preparation and capacity building.

INCREASING CAPACITY FOR ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 (KJV) "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Wisdom (1 Kings 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 15, 2025

Where can we get great wisdom? Let's begin in 1 Kings 3.

Did Solomon in some ways start his reign right, with humility, requesting wisdom from God? How can we find wisdom? Let’s look at 1 Kings 3. Did Solomon foolishly marry a princess from Egypt? Was this the start of his marrying many pagan wives who eventually turned his heart away from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024

What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hand Of God Upon Your Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 3, 2026

A revelation of divine guidance, protection, provision, and favour released when God’s hand rests upon a person’s journey.

THE HAND OF GOD UPON YOUR JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezra 8:22 Key Verse: “The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him; but His power and His wrath is against all them that forsake Him.” — Ezra 8:22 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Exodus 33:14-15; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteousness In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2026

This is the 11th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#11] RIGHTEOUSNESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In a World that’s becoming more and more full of corruption, immorality, and spiritual decline, many believers find themselves asking how to stay righteous when wickedness seems to be everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Securing Divine Help Through The Mind (Right Thinking) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026

Divine help is accessed and sustained when the mind is aligned with God’s truth and governed by right thinking.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE MIND (RIGHT THINKING) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Key Verse: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God