Sermons on Wrong Reactions To Sin:

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

"When Relationships Go Wrong” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 1, 2012

What should we do when relationships go wrong?

Even despite our best efforts there are times when relationships can go wrong. Jesus had poured out His heart to His friends. Certainly, He tried to do everything right with respect to His relationship with them. Yet, even Jesus experienced the sorrow associated with relationships going wrong. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

You May Be On The Wrong Road

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 9, 2011

You can still show love to all your fellow man.

YOU MAY BE ON THE WRONG ROAD BUT YOU STILL CAN SHOW LOVE TO YOUR FELLOW MAN. Passage Luke 10 29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-35, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007

James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Wrong With Our Gospel?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL, AND WE NEED TO FIX IT! ULTIMATELY WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL IS EITHER IGNORANCE – KNOWING WHAT TO DO, OR NEGLIGENCE – NOT DOING WHAT WE NEED TO DO.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL? MATTHEW 9:36-38 WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE HAD COMPASSION ON THEM, BECAUSE THEY WERE HARASSED AND HELPLESS, LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD. 37 THEN HE SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES, "THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW. 38 ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 20, 2011

In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Whats Wrong With Our Prayers"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 30, 2011

We are stuck in a rote way of praying. This lesson will help you to see how the faith of a child and the persistent widow should teach us how to pray.

There is a great book out on prayer called “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller. One of Paul Miller’s statements in his book says “”Learning to pray doesn’t offer you a less busy life, it offers you a less busy heart.” A lot of times in prayer we think we need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Looking For God In The Wrong Places

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2017

The sermon focuses on the unimpressive sign the angels point to: a baby in a manger. Not much that's flashy about that. What are the ways that God comes into our lives that don't initially look impressive but are important and meaningful.

That’s All You’ve Got? Taken at face value, the angel’s sign is pretty unimpressive. - Luke 2:12. - Luke 4:17-21; Luke 4:41; Luke 5:14; Luke 13:18-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-30. - We get entranced by the Christmas story and the swaddling clothes and manger and don’t see it for what it is. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Go Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 14, 2023

A message on Paul's rebuke of the Corinthian church for tolerating lawsuits among themselves, with implications for witness, body life, and relationships.

INTRODUCTION: On Sunday December 14, 2014, the New York Jets outlasted the Tennessee Titans 16-11. The Jets showed heart and fight, as QB Geno Smith rallied them with a fourth-quarter comeback. And Jets fans across the country … groaned with despair! It was a costly win. You see, the Jets had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure- When You Are Wronged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 19, 2023

This is the 141st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#141] THE CURE- WHEN YOU ARE WRONGED Romans 12:17-21 Introduction: The cure to all of our problems and challenges is Jesus. We can’t be reminded of that enough. One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to forgive others. I know that we say we forgive when wronged; but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Going The Wrong Way - Faster

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 25, 2025

We look at some recent news items about global warming. The world is going the wrong way - faster. How should we respond?

Today, we’re continuing in the series we started last week, looking at items that have been in the news recently and thinking about how we respond to them as Christians. This week, we’re going to look at some items that have been in the news recently, related to global warming. I’ve titled this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-4, Revelation 9:4, Revelation 11:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus clears up some misunderstandings the people of His day had about Him.

The Gospel of Mark # 9 – “The Unpardonable Sin” Mark 3:20-35 Intro – 1. ILL – The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sin And Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005

This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: *other

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

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Baptist