Sermons on Wrong Path:

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Gambling Wrong?

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011

Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right To Be Wronged Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2022

In this message we see that Jesus makes I clear that those who live in His Kingdom have the right to be wronged.

“The Right To Be Wronged” Matthew 5:38-42 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this… QUESTION – MGCC… are you ready to fed on some God-breathed, Holy Spirit empowered, doubled edged, will not return to Him empty… Word this morning? Sweet, me too… NOW – Paul wrote the following words from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Finding The Path"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Discovering the will of God

“Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Congregational

The Old Paths

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

There is no new way for serving God, The bible is not a book of lofty suggestions, But is in fact a book of righteous commands from a Holy God. Ask for the old paths and you’ll find the power of God

Jer 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. It is to a nation who has lost it’s way that these words come from the mouth of God. Jer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Proverbs 28:22, Haggai 2:3, Jude 1:3, 2 Peter 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14, Romans 16:18, Matthew 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Unity

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

Jesus’ last request was for his children to be unified. The scriptures tell us how to answer his prayer.

John 17:20-26 Palm Sunday 2004 The Path to Unity Palm Sunday The Luke account: Luke 19:41As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes. 4 days later, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: *other

The Path Of Life

Contributed by Mark Temperato on Sep 25, 2002

It is about walking on a path that God has prepare for His children. It is a path of blessing, but knowing how to deal will the devil along the way.

The Path of Life Psalms 16-11 – You will show me the Path of Life. In your presence is the fullness of joy and at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more. 1 Peter 2:9 – You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His special (peculiar) people, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Destruction Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

David went down the path of destruction when he sinned with Bathsheba

The Path of Destruction 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Remember Vinko Bogatej? He was a ski-jumper from Yugoslavia who, while competing in the 1970 World Ski-Flying Championship in Obertsdorf, West Germany, fell off the takeoff ramp and landed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Path Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Simple directions to follow to keep the local body of the church Strong

The Path of the Church Acts 2:41-47 * Vv 42 - continued steadfastly: means not to leave or never forsake: forsake what? 1- The doctrine: teaching the principles of the religion 2- Fellowship: a group of people w/ the same interests 3- Breaking of bread: to come apart by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Happy Path Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 1 about the two paths that lie before us

Text: Psalm 1:1-6, Title: The Happy Path, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/16/08, AM A. Opening illustration: At a wedding we were attending, my granddaughter Melissa asked, "Why is a bride always dressed in white?" "Because white represents happiness and today is the happiest day of her life," I replied. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Path Of Servanthood

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009

Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Path Of Purity Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 23, 2009

In this sermon I discuss several of the admonishions given to us by Paul as to how Christians should live their lives.

The Path of Purity Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now before I begin let me just say that this sermon is rated NC17, no one under 17 is admitted without an adult… just kidding, but I bet I got some of your attention there didn’t I? There is a slogan today in marketing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Paths.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

Is Life a Labyrinth or a Maze? We make the choice.

"The path of the just (righteous) is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day; the way of the wicked is as darkness, they know not at what they stumble" (Prov. 4. 18, 19). Is Life a Labyrinth or a Maze? The best known example of labyrinth is embedded in the stone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of The Ancients Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Naomi had trodden a path away from the House of Bread. Now she had to make a decision - stick to the path best knwon, or find the ancient path back to her destiny

Spiritual Pathways Part 2 The Path of the Ancients · Last week we looked at the fact that there is an ancient road, the road of God that leads to a good place, and that all of us are on a road of sorts. · We also then looked at the need to set up spiritual landmarks ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Consecration Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2010

For the Church to be in Unity, the congregation of the church must be consecrated to the Lord.

Intro. 1. The Prayer of Christ - In this chapter, Jesus prays for His disciples, but in verses 20-21, He prays for every person that will ever be saved! What was the prayer of Christ for you, for His church? John 17:20 "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist