Sermons on Wrong Move:

The Devastating Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Family . Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 5, 2024

Domestic abuse and regret can weigh heavily on a home, stifling its potential for joy and harmony.

Today, let me address a painful reality that affects far too many families. Domestic abuse and regret can weigh heavily on a home, stifling its potential for joy and harmony. But I come to you with a message of hope: God sees, God hears, and God heals. Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 11:5, Colossians 3:19

Healthy Independence-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020

4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:6, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Each one of us carries a story shaped by experiences, choices, and circumstances that often explain who we are. However, while our past may provide context, it cannot serve as an excuse for how we live today.

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Introduction As we gather today, we must confront a powerful truth about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:23, 1 Timothy 1:15, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2, Galatians 6:5, Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022

If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

“Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18, Hosea 6:1-6, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following God From The Low Place To The High Place

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 28, 2002

How did Habakkuk move from his ’low place’ to the high place?

Following God from the Low place to the High Place Habakkuk 1-3 Habakkuk ministered at the same time as Jeremiah. The nation of Judah was in a downward spiral to what I describe as a ‘low place’. Habakkuk found himself in the ‘low place’ as he was wondering why God allowed certain things to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Thing Possible For The Worst Person Possible

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about loving enemies and allowing God to maintain justice for wrongs done against us.

Turn your Bible to Luke chapter 6, Luke chapter 6. And we are just kind of walking our way through the Book of Luke. And this is a fascinating part of—in fact, Luke 6 is one of my favorite chapters of the whole book. And the reason is because this is when Jesus really begins to unpack some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Direction

Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001

If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Friends

Checkmate

Contributed by Paul Getter on Aug 25, 2012

There are times when it feels like checkmate- But the King has One more move!

Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. 10 Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11 Who is like unto thee, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:9-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Leaving The Past In The Past

Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004

It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn The Other Cheek Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

In the “flesh”… • When I am wronged I demand my rights In Jesus’ kingdom… • When I’m wronged, I am to relinquish my rights

We live in a culture that seems to be increasingly focused on individual rights. In some ways that is not all that surprising since our country was founded, in large part, in order to protect the rights of the individual. Our founding documents contain many references to those rights: • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Gray Areas Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

It's not difficult at times living in a world of absolutes, that something is either right or wrong. The challenge comes in the so-called Gray areas, or the subjective areas of our faith. How do we decide what is right or wrong in these areas?

THE GRAY AREAS OF FAITH ROMANS 14:1 – 14:23 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT TODAY, IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE FIND CONFUSING. IT’S EASY TO LIVE IN A WORLD OF ABSOLUTES, TO BE ABLE TO SAY THIE IS RIGHT AND THAT IS WRONG. WHY, BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. BUT HERE PAUL MAKES US ASK THE QUESTION IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Repent And Be Forgiven, No Matter Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 3, 2018

No matter what you do wrong there is a Messiah to wash you and cleanse you with His blood if you would repent and seek forgiveness. Our God is also faithful and just to forgive you na matter what the wrong is

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: REPENT AND BE FORGIVEN, NO MATTER YOUR SINS. Acts 3:17-21 King James Version (KJV) 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Right Of The Believer

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Jun 29, 2007

When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with grace, love and generosity.

Sermon Brief for Matthew 5:38-48 Title: The Rights of a Believer. Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Central Idea of the Text: When evil people harm others they are to respond with grace, love, and generosity. Central Idea of the Sermon: When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Possessing The Land - Part 2: Stop But Don't Stay Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 2 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself

Possessing the Land - Part 2 Stop But Don’t Stay - Read: Joshua 4:19-24 1. Introduction Let’s recap two important principles from the book of Joshua: a. Nothing happened until they put their feet into the river (3:15) (Faith starts it all!) * Leadership is not a title, it’s a characteristic, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Abigail Calms The Wrath Of David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

The prophet of God has now died. And David moves his men into the desert.

In chapter 25 of 1st Samuel we see several turning points in the life of David. Many years ago David had been a young shepherd boy when he met a prophet of Israel named Samuel. But the story is about to shift radically. It says in 1st Samuel 25:1: “Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army