Sermons on Wrong Direction:

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

First in a four part series on managing anger

“Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Submit To God And Resist The Devil

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 13, 2018

Its easy to say submit to God and resist the devil, but how do we actually DO it? And what does true repentance look like?

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. We’ve all heard that scripture before, but what does it actually mean to submit? Submit: hupotasso¯ hoop-ot-as'-so From G5259 and G5021; to subordinate; reflexively to obey: - be under obedience (obedient), ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Problem Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Part I: A Matter Of Confession

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

ONLY WHEN WE ARE WILLING TO CONFESS IS GOD OBIGATED TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER!

PRAYER PART I: A MATTER OF CONFESSION NEHEMIAH 1: 1 – 11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation 2021

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021

A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dynamics Of Christ’s Servants

Contributed by James Snyder on May 22, 2017

To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.

(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus On Sexual Attraction Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008

Part 5 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at another comparison of the Kingdom Heart with the non-kingdom heart by looking at what Jesus says about sexual attraction.

Jesus on Sexual Attraction Part 5 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 7, 2008 Many scholars have suggested that the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t actually a sermon but rather a random collection of sayings attributed to Jesus. However, if you haven’t already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Real Dad

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

A sermon dedicated to fathers.

Someone wrote these humorous words entitled, "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. - Quiet. I’m watching the ball game. - Don’t forget to check the oil. - Bring back all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decision Time

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 17, 2012

This message was preached for my present church’s 40th Anniversary and it calls us to ’cross the Jordan’ and move into the "Land of Promise."

Decision-Time Deuteronomy 30:11-20 * My personal intent for today’s message was to entitle this “From the Wilderness to the Promised Land” and draw a parallel between the COI and HBC. However, God had other ideas, not about this message or the parallel, but about the title. * In context, 40 years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday--More Than A Sunday Drive

Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 28, 2007

There are basically only two main roads to travel in life; the road that leads away from God, and the road that leads to Him. Which road are you on?

Palm Sunday—Much More Than a Sunday Drive Isaiah 35:8-10; Matt 7:13-14 Text Luke 19:28-44 Have you ever gone on a Sunday afternoon drive? Every once in a while Bea and I will jump in the car and take off on a Sunday afternoon. We have no particular destination in mind. We just start driving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013

Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Elders And Sundry Exhortations Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011

Paul gives instructions about elders and then various or sundry exhortations on several subjects. 1- Consider elders as worthy 2- Partake not in the sins of others 3- Remember the judgment

INTRO.- What’s the difference between Sunday and sundry? A change of letters. But what’s the real difference? Sunday is important to the Christian because it’s considered in scripture as the first day of the week, resurrection day and the day the early Christians partook of the Lord’s Day. (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positioned Today For A Greater Tomorrow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 1, 2026

A call to live intentionally today in alignment with God’s will in order to experience a brighter, greater, and divinely orchestrated tomorrow.

POSITIONED TODAY FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 37:23; Isaiah 43:19; Matthew 6:33; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not My Will But Thine Will Be Done

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

How many of you don’t always know the will of God for situations? In this sermon, we will be discussing discerning God’s will.

Psalm 40:7-8 Then said, I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will. O my God: yes, Your law is within my heart. We will examine what hinders you from discerning God’s will. THE MAIN THING IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART! The will of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Listen To?

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016

This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist