Sermons on Wrong Paths:

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2018

People often ask, “What is the purpose of life?” let me answer in a nutshell, “This life is preparation for the next. Dr Billy Graham said "If you don’t make a decision, then time will make it for you, and time will always side against you."

Rev. Billy Graham, who died at his home in North Carolina on 21st February 2018 Wednesday at the age of 99, was among the most influential leader of the 20th Century. Once He said “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Signs Of Foolishness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

Foolishness begins in the heart but manifests through actions, speech, and decisions. As believers, we must constantly check our lives to ensure we are walking in wisdom.

THE SIGNS OF FOOLISHNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 14:16 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 10:3, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 18:2, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Foolishness is not only a matter of ignorance or lack of education — it is a spiritual condition that is revealed through ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Detours Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2012

Detours send us on unfamiliar routes that require us to trust the sign makers.

Detours PPT 1 Series Title Slide PPT 2 (Image change ahead, and definition of a detour) A detour is an unexpected event that changes the course of your life. Today I want to talk about God's involvement in the detours of life. There are many, many examples we could use from scripture but I want ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pearls Before Swine Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 24, 2021

The “fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” or understanding. This “fear” is a reverential regard for God who has communicated His will and purpose to us and to whom we are accountable for our actions.

Pearls before Swine Proverbs 9:1-18 The Prologue of Solomon's book of Proverbs ends with a choice of two paths. - an invitation from Lady Wisdom and an invitation from Lady Folly. These descriptions and quotations of Wisdom and Folly are a study in similarities and contrasts. Both Wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Decided Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 30, 2011

This is week 5 of our sermon series No Ordinary Family and looks at the faith that put Moses on the list.

Every story has a beginning and this story began on the side of the Nile River. But before we can tell you about the beginning we need to tell you the beginning of the beginning. I’ve told you the story several times about Joseph being sold into slavery and ending up as governor of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Remembrance

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 12, 2013

This is a brief sermon used before our communion service.

Remembrance Isaiah 53:5-9 Intro: This week has been a week of remembrance. As I sat around this week rehabbing my leg after surgery, I had the opportunity to watch all the different ceremonies honoring all the people who were killed on 9/11/01. The day the terrorists flew planes into the twin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Heart And A New Spirit

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 20, 2002

Even if we want to obey God it can be difficult. This sermon explains how God helps us to obey him.

Ezekiel 36:22-32 A New Heart and A New Spirit The problem: Romans 7:14-25 in The Message What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-32, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

Embracing God's Blessings And Freedom. Deuteronomy 30

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message of hope by embracing God's blessings and freedom in the world we live in. Looking at hope in life versus looking at the bad things of this world.

Embracing God’s Blessings and Freedom. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005

The Holiness of God and how it applies to our lives

GodisHoly 12/4/05 am SBC Philippi, Jeff Simms Attributes of God: God is Holy 1 John 1:5-7 Primary Purpose: To examine what it means to us that God is holy. We come to a primary attribute of God that God is Holy. What does it mean to you personally that God is holy? What difference does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Backtrack To The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

When dealing with perilous times brought on by a corrupt culture, the Apostle Paul knew the answer: it was to go back to godly living and the foundation of truth as found in the Word of God. This was his counsel to Timothy in II Timothy 3.

Our culture has long been going in the wrong direction. We have made great progress in technology, but it has also been our undoing. Existentialism and Post-modernism have taught us to focus on ourselves and selfishly pursue our own desires despite the consequences. Instead of the church affecting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Wise! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2023

A sermon series using the practical wisdom from James.

Being Wise James 3:13-18 July 9, 2023 A 1916 ad that said it was healthy to give Blatz beer to infants. The ad said A case of Blatz beer in your home means much to the young mother and obviously baby participates in its benefits. The malt in the beer supplies nourishing qualities that are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist