Sermons on Wrong Paths:

When Our Father Chastens

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting God’s Discipline

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat One Who Has Wronged You Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Apr 26, 2007

What do we do when someone has wronged us? We know that we must forgive, but when is restoration necessary? Paul’s letter to Philemon gives us some insights into when it is appropriate to restore someone who has wronged us.

How to Treat One who has Wronged You Philemon Over the next four weeks we will be taking a look at how to treat what we often ignore. These messages will come from four of the smallest books in the Bible, all one-chapter books. Today we’re going to walk through the book of Philemon and then next ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Path To Glory (John 12:12-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

And it's through the cross, not the crowds.

Let's start today by simply rereading our passage from last week, John 11:55-12:11. This will help us remember where we are in the gospel of John: (55) Now, the Passover of the Judeans was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the surrounding area before the Passover, in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Zechariah 9:9

"looking For Life In All The Wrong Places?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2021

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

“Looking for Life in All the Wrong Places?” Luke 24:1-12 The women come early in the morning with the spices they have gotten ready for anointing Jesus’ dead body. Why do they do this, do you suppose? Why bother? I suppose they are doing it for the same reasons we have viewings and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Who Makes Your Path Shine Brighter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026

God illuminates the path of His children, turning every darkness into light, and progressively advancing them toward fulfillment, victory, and divine clarity.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR PATH SHINE BRIGHTER 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, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23; Isaiah 58:8; John 8:12; Psalm 119:105; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Help Along The Way Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches us to be humble and ask for help as we walk with God

Getting Help Along the Way The Path Series October 24th, 2021 Scripture- Proverbs 15:22 I have a theory I want to see if you agree with me about- I believe that… One of the most difficult things in life is to know what you don’t know. What do you think? Do you think that’s true? I’ll give you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we are going to read the story about when the Pharisees caught a lady committing adultery and brought her to Jesus to see what He would do about this sinful situation.

Right thing the wrong way Pt 6 Why religious people are dangerous Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series on ‘Doing the right thing the wrong way.” This has been an incredible sermon series and has really affected me and the way I go about representing God and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Christianity And Other Religions: Many Roads Or Exclusive Path?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question.

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question. But the Christian really need not see all religions aside from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Path In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 23, 2025

This sermon serves as a "Soul's GPS" for navigating life's confusion, guiding believers to find God's path through three essential pillars

Introduction: The Cry of a Lost Soul Have you ever felt truly and utterly lost? This does not refer merely to taking a wrong turn in a strange city, although that is a powerful feeling of disorientation. It refers to being lost in the landscape of your own life. You stand at a crossroads, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Path To A Life Of Impact In The Age Of Facebook And Twitter Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 27, 2013

This message focuses on the need to impact lives with small acts of love. Doing that is compared to the idea of living a life of impact because someone has 1,500 Facebook friends.

LIVES THAT HAVE IMPACT: Today many define impact in terms of Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and YouTube hits. - There is a presumption within many in our society today that having 1,500 friends on Facebook, a million followers on Twitter, or a YouTube video with 100,000 hits is evidence of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

It is so easy to do the right thing the wrong way. This is especially true of church going people or Christians. We want to do the right thing but we don’t always do it the right way. When we see someone doing something wrong it may be right to say tha

Doing the right thing the wrong way Part 1 The two men who prayed, Pharisee and a tax collector (publican) Introduction A. We are starting a new sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Vineyard

Exodus - Part 9- "Fear Not The Obstacles In Your Path" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 3, 2016

Part 9 of our study of Exodus

Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 9 “Fear not the ob-stacles in your path” Exodus 15:22-27 I love the movie Oh Brother where art thou and quote it often In my opinion it is one of the funniest movies ever made Early on in the movie Everett- Pete and Delmar ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicated To The Master

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The path Dedicated To The Master is not an easy path, nor a comfortable path; it is not promised to be prestigious or even pretty. But it is a better path, a path traveled with the Lord God.

Dedicated To The Master 04/27/08 AM Text: Luke 1:46-49 Introduction Last Lord’s Day I closed the evening lesson quoting the words of Mary found in Luke 1:46-49, expressing the hope that we like Mary could rejoice in the Blessings given by God, the great things done by the Mighty One as Mary said. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ