Sermons on Wrong Thinking:

The Paradox Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 20, 2007

We have an unchanging God who brings in change and itbis the churched who resist it most - in our lives, in our thinking and in our wiorship

People don’t like Change Introduction We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And as we see in our Gospel reading this morning, this happened to Jesus when he went back to his hometown of Nazareth. I didn’t grow up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

To Do Or Not To Do The Dubious

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2020

Ahhhh .... The "gray areas" of morality. So tempting. So easy to justify. Should we be going there? What do you think???

To Do or Not To Do the Dubious Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Samson's Riddle

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Feb 26, 2003

The answer to his own riddle, is the revelation from God to Samson, about what must he do in his life. It’s so tragic that Samson answered the wrong answer, for his own riddle.

SAMSON’S RIDDLE Judges 14:14,18 (AMP) And he said to them, Out of the eater came forth food, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not solve the riddle in three days. What is sweeter than honey? What is stronger than a lion? What is the answer to this riddle? I believed the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:14-18

Denomination: Charismatic

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

So, What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 2, 2004

Do we get used to the things that God does for us? I think so. It is easy just to expect everything as if we earnd it somehow.

So, what have you done for me lately? John 6:25-6:35 The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Congregational

Mecca And Medina And Muhammad Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 25, 2015

From Medina to Mecca, transitions in Muhammad's thinking. More strange "Bible" stories. Muhammad's concept of who God is and what He does.

Lesson 23, No Questions Allowed. Sura 5, called "The Table" As we move on, please take note here that so far, except for those few verses of Sura 1, everything you have heard, up to and including today's portion, was composed in Medina, and therefore, for the most part, has not been abrogated. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kissers & Cleavers Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

Last lesson we learned was don’t blame God for everything that goes wrong in your life. This morning we’re going to learn what it takes to move from Moab to Bethlehem.

Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth Kissers and Cleavers (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) July 13, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Two Weeks ago we began the series “Discovering Your ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Better Banking Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2024

There’s the “bank of earth" and there’s the bank of heaven, and the one in heaven gives a far better rate of interest. But what's wrong with "banking" my wealth on earth?

A man told of buying his 7-year-old daughter a game called “The Game of Life”. It was the SpongeBob SquarePants version of The Game of Life and his daughter thought it was very cool. His daughter Tabitha thought the person who got to the end of the game first was the winner. But that wasn’t what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Beyond Division: Reasons To Pull Together

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

iT'S TOO EASY TO DISAGREE AND RUN AWAY. iT'S A FAR GREATER BLESSING TO STAND TOGETHER EVEN IF WE DISAGREE ON CERTAIN THINGS. AS I ALWAYS SAY "EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG".

HOPE BEYOND DIVISION: REASONS TO PULL TOGETHER 1 PETER 1:22 – 2:3 IF YOU WERE TO ASK MY WIFE, SHE WOULD TELL YOU THAT I AM NOT GREAT AT MATH. I NEEDED 105 TO PASS MY FINAL IN HIGH SCHOOL. NEEDLESS TO SAY WHEN I WENT TO UNIVERSITY I DID MY LEVEL BEST TO AVOID SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES, UNTIL MUCH ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 9, 2022

Remember this, telling people what they are doing wrong does not give them the power to stop doing it. The law is powerless to give life; only by the life of Jesus Christ can we overcome sin.

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11NLT In his book Spiritual Burnout, Malcolm Smith tells the story of a drug addict he minister to. Hector had been a heavy drug abuser before he came to know the Lord. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying Well

Contributed by Clement Okusi on Nov 11, 2013

My father died recently in his sleep. People commented that's a nice way to die. Made we think about dying well.

Sermon 1563 ‘Dying Well’. 15th Jan 2012 Overview: Introduction: A). As many of you know my Father passed away 2 weeks ago & last Thursday was his funeral in Colchester where he lived / very powerful time & we honoured him. 1). Seems like he passed away in his sleep / many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Message For A Long-Time Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.

Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 6, 2009

This is sermon 3 in this series on the Grace of God. It deals with how God heals our wounds by helping us think about the way HE looks at us.

Sermon for September 06, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God: Sermon # The Healing Grace of God: Scripture Ref: Psalm 147:3 ‘He heals the broken in heart & binds up their wounds.’ Introduction: I BEGAN PREACHING when I was 17 YEARS OLD. My NEXT BIRTHDAY I will be 57 YEARS OLD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Identity Theft Prevention

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.

Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

When A Person's World Is Right

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 26, 2017

We cannot change the world. But we can change the world of a person.

One Saturday morning a minister was busily trying to prepare his sermon under the most difficult conditions. It was a rainy day, and his young son was restless and bored, with little to do. Finally, in desperation, the minister picked up an old magazine and thumbed through it until he came to a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-20, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational