Sermons on Bad Advice:

Lesson 9: Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 8, 2010

Handling sin in the church has become very difficult from both angles - in our PC world much bad behavior is actually celebrated, but Christians are also wounding each other over weakness instead of supporting and helping. We'll try to walk the fine line

In Chapter 5 we move from pride of surface appearance over internal substance to pride over major sin in the body. It's issue two on Paul's mind as he writes to the Corinthians. It's a tough subject—sin in the church. This chapter can easily be misconstrued in several ways and I want to try ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010

Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Advantage

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2007

Can you believe it? God wants us to take advantage of Him and His Church! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Take Advantage Ecc. 2:24, 3:13, 5:18-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeAdvantage.html Can you believe it? God wants to be taken advantage of! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ of someone it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. The book of Acts shows God moving among the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Legs On God’s Chair

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 26, 2011

Crossing the legs is for some a symbol of elegance, for others something that’s bad for your legs. For me represents comfort and relaxation. Today I want to tell you that God in his great love and mercy decided to raise you from your condition of spiritua

Crossing the legs on God’s chair There are different Kinds of Chairs When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worship From The Depths

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

We all have bad days and difficult seasons in life - how do we genuinely worship God when our world is falling apart around us? Join us as we study Job's life and discover how we can "Worship from the Depths"!

Worship From the Depths - Job 1-2 - November 11, 2012 We’ve all had bad days before - those days when nothing seems to go right no matter how hard we try. I’ve had some pretty bad days but I’m not sure that many of them come close to the experience of a man I will simply ...read more

Denomination: *other

Manasseh Knew God - A Character Study Of King Manasseh

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a bad weed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's patience and love for us to give us His Salvation. It's really a gift of Grace. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 33:13 (New Living Translation, Seco

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a bad weed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's patience and love for us to give us His Salvation. It's really a gift of Grace. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 33:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And when he prayed, the Lord listened to him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Anchors

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2013

Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu

4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2016

Every day we experience the presence of Father God, His Mercy His Grace and His Love. God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He is with us in the good times and the bad. He is Our Gracious Heavenly Father and He loves us.

20160619 ASHPM Our Heavenly Father Every day we experience the presence of Father God, His Mercy His Grace and His Love. God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He is with us in the good times and the bad. He is Our Gracious Heavenly Father and He loves us and cares for us more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News For The Guilty

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 19, 2012

"Good News for the Guilty" is an exposition of Psalm 32. The bad news of the psalm is that you can run, but you cannot hide from God. But you can run to God and you can hide in God! The good news for lost sinners and saved sinners is that sin can be forgi

GOOD NEWS FOR THE GUILTY Psalm 32 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, the novelist who created the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, enjoyed a practical joke at other people’s expense. He sent identical telegrams to twelve of his friends. The telegrams were anonymous and simply said: “All has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 12, 2015

In this world were we see such an abundance of well-publicised bad news. It’s refreshing to renew our interest in this ancient proclamation of Good News Do not be afraid Good news Great Joy For All Nations A Child is Born Glory to God Peace on earth

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

When You're Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 4, 2018

How should we respond when we're "between a rock and a hard place", one of those bad situations in life in which there seems to be no escape no matter which way you turn? In this sermon we learn how we can "be of good cheer in such situations.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 4, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 23 INTRODUCTION Illus.- An old magazine, Mission USSR, used to tell the stories of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Esteeming God's Word Series

Contributed by Newman Enyidede on May 4, 2019

The value and preciousness of God's Word in the lives and lips of God's people have been facing challenges. Some things seem to be contesting with God's word daily in our lives. Many of them are not mere bad things, but good things.

*_"And the Word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. " 1 Samuel 3:1_* Open visions are good and helpful in order to facilitate and speed up certain things in the realms of the Spirit. But open visions have challenges. One of the greatest challenges, is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

You Can Choose How To End

Contributed by Ifeoluwa Olatunji Idowu on Nov 9, 2015

God does not really about the bad and negatives things things you have done in the past He's concerned about your end. so you can choose how to end. the only sad note is no one no knows the end except God. see everyday as the end

Judges 16:28 -30 Then Samson prayed, "Sovereign LORD, please remember me; please, God, give me my strength just this one time more, so that with this one blow I can get even with the Philistines for putting out my two eyes." So Samson took hold of the two middle columns holding up the building. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-30

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The King Chooses A Queen

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022

Esther is an illustration of God's care and direction for our lives. In order to effectively serve God, we must have faith that God is in control, working through both good and bad times, despite the fact that we may question certain aspects of our lives.

Have you been chosen? Esther is an illustration of God's care and direction for our lives. In order to effectively serve God, we must have faith that God is in control, working through both good and bad times, despite the fact that we may question certain aspects of our lives. Persian rulers ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is Going To Be A Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2020

Covid -19? CoronaVirus? It is OK? We will make it. God has your back. This is a good day, a really, really good day. Sunshine? Rain? Snow? Feeling good? Feeling bad? WE CAN HAVE JOY AND PEACE! Let not your heart be troubled!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY! A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO US TODAY IF WE WOULD LISTEN? Do we realize the church has quit practicing and has LOST SEVERAL SPIRITUAL ARTS WE NEED IN THE CHURCH TODAY. 1. We refuse to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God