Sermons on man's unacceptable ways: showing 1-15 of 197,228

'amend Your Way'

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 13, 2020

Our walk with God is predicated on our being obedient to Him. No one lives in disobedience and expect the blessings from God no matter how religious he tries to be. We need to amend our way in conformity to the Word of God.

"This saith the LORD of hosts,the God of Israel,Amend your ways and your doings,and I will cause you to dwell in this place" (Jer 7:3) This message came to Judah through Jeremiah about 612 BC. There was a show of public worship without a corresponding transformation in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Unacceptable Worship”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and grieves Him. When our worship is unaccep

“UNACCEPTABLE WORSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 1:6-14 This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

An Unaccepted Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship, My Way

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014

As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of A Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Ways To Build God's House Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

There are two ways to try build God's House, there is a right way, the Bethel Model, or the wrong way, the Babel Model.

TWO WAYS OF BUILDING GOD'S HOUSE. The Babel Model - the wrong way! Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there.3 Then they said to one another, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Man's Way

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ made a way to defeat Satan; you must refuse to yield to His crafty temptations to sin.

I. Have biblical convictions and always flee sin! v. 1-5 A. The strategy of confusion (1-3). B. The strategy of presumption (4). C. The strategy of ambition (5). II. Refuse to allow sin to germinate and take root by yielding to it! v. 5-6 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2018

We all want to be blessed. How does one come to be blessed?

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1:1-6 The influence of the first Psalm has been great for the better part of 3000 years. We are not sure when it was written, but it could go back to the times of David. Theologians are undecided if it is a separate psalm as well. Some hold it to be the introduction to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Man's Way Vs God's Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 22, 2005

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Jesus rebuke of Peter

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Matthew 16:21-28 "Man’s Way vs God’s Way" 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2017

Confessing sin is more than just speaking words; it may involve a broken heart. The mature Christian and those living close to God, recognize that their sin is degrading and offensive to a Holy God. Deep sorrow will flow from the heart when sin is confe

-AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness The Man and His Message (Isaiah 40:3) Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14 All four Gospels quote Isaiah 40:3, and they assign it to John the Baptist, therefore I will accept their testimony. John the Baptist would fulfill this prophetic verse. A voice of one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man

The Ways Of Man Seem Innocent

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: We think we have it under control.

Intro: We think we have it under control. We think that what we do has no meaning. But the ways of man seem innocent to him but the lord Judges motives Proverbs 16:2 I. Innocent Changes A. We Like new stuff. Cars songs houses clothes ect. B. Rev. 2 1-7 Ephisis left their first love and jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

The Strange History Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

A warning to those who wander from the path of the LORD.

THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE MAN OF GOD 1 Kings 13:1-32 ‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death’ (Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25). This strange episode, in the midst of the Jeroboam cycle in the books of Kings, demonstrates the interplay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Way...

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Man tries many ways to find salvation, but the Bible clearly states that there is only one way.

There Is A Way Matthew 7:13-14 Intro. Matthew 7:13-14 In the glass house at the fair… -People are wandering around. -Some just keep stumbling around till they find the way out. -Some give up until someone leads them out. Man has made many attempts to find his way to heaven. I. The stylish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist