Sermons on bad behavior: showing 361-375 of 73,476

A Study Of Good And Bad Choices Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

What influence does sin have on choices?

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES “Don’t ask me to leave you and go back to my old ways. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, there I will be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). 1. They guess – because they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Good Intentions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

As you know, INTENTIONS can be GOOD and they can also be BAD! However, there is a time WHEN GOOD INTENTIONS CAN BECOME BAD INTENTIONS!

While we recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS are better than BAD INTENTIONS, we must also recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH! Illus: Alexander de Seversky, U.S. aviator and engineer, was once visiting a fellow flyer in the hospital. The young man had just lost his leg. De Seversky, who had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Allow This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the concept of suffering from the perspective of Psalm 73, emphasizing God's sovereignty, the benefits that can come from suffering, and how we can find peace amidst it all.

Good morning, family! Welcome this beautiful Sunday, as we come together to delve into God's word. Today, we're going to explore a topic that we all may have grappled with at some point - suffering. More specifically, we're going to look at it from the perspective of Psalm 73, focusing on God's ...read more

Topics: Bad Things, Christians

But His Father Was A Greek! (Parents Must Avoid Greek Behavior)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Timothy was blessed for his Grandmother’s (Lois) & Mother's (Eunice) Faithfulness. His father was a gentile (Greek), not a believer, not even around. Paul reminds us that even one parent or grandparent can have influence on a child.

…BUT HIS FATHER WAS A GREEK! (PARENTS MUST AVOID GREEK BEHAVIOR) 1. Acts 16: 1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but his father was a Greek. 2 The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. 3 Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Convenience Or Conviction?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.”

Today I am going to start with a question. It is a question that will make us do some soul searching. I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bad Calls From Religious Umpires

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002

When an umpire makes a bad call our sense of fairness has been violated. Sometimes we scream at God, "bad call" or "not fair God!" This attitude reveals some ugly things about us.

Bad calls from religious umpires Romans 2:1-4 Intro: Ever seen umpire make a bad call? Crowd boo’s and blood pressure and anger rises. Our sense of fairness has been violated and we are ready to fight when it comes to fairness. We hear of a serial killer getting caught, convicted, then life in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Word Gospel found only in the NT 104x. A SIMPLE definition of the term "Gospel" is "Good News, " "Glad Tidings”. - What is this good news? -- What are these glad tidings? NT calls it “The Gospel of…”

Mt. 4 1- Baptism 2-Wilderness 3 Capernaum 4-Mt. 4:17 5-Mt. 4;23 - Environment, terrorism, crimes and weather WEATHER Fires Across Nation -100’s of homes lost & people killed Excessive Heat In one day heat wave breaks over 1,011 records Drought The Lookout (News Blog) - The United States ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"A Voice Crying For Repentance”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2024

I begin with the illustration of tunnels to make a point "mountains leveled, and roads made smooth. Repent Your God is coming, He hates pride, they will be humbled. Is your righteous behavior in display in a secular culture if not repent?

In Jesus Holy Name December 8, 2024 Luke 3:3-4 “A Voice Crying for Repentance” Have you ever thought about how roads are cut and planned, all the permits required, they heavy equipped needed, the engineering. Someone once said: “If you can’t go over it, and you can’t go around it, then go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

So, You Had A Bad Day?

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

We all have had bad days; even believers. How we react to those bad days testify to the depth of our spiritual maturity.

“SO, YOU HAD A BAD DAY” Acts 16:16-25 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reboot

Contributed by Jonathan Landis on Aug 10, 2011

Need a fresh start? Here's the A, B, C's of REbooting your life. Written as a back to school message, preached immediately after the first day of school in our district. Youth need to now their past doesn't have to define their future. With Christ's work

REboot Jonathan Landis 8-3-11 Intro: Our lives are similar to building a building. As your life and mine progress, we build upon past events and past lessons. They shape our thinking and actions. The thinking we put into practice in turn shapes our future. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie campaign. Redemption is one of the greatest things God does for us. The past, present and future

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Bad Calls From Religious Umpires

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2010

We must stop comparing oursleves to anything other than the Word of God.

Introduction Baseball is an American sport that has been around for a long time. There are two teams, competing with each other and overseeing the game and the pitching of the ball is an umpire. Have you ever seen an umpire make a bad call? The crowd boo’s and blood pressure and anger ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sermon, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly!

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 11, 2013

This is an Easter sermon on the two men on crosses next to Jesus.

The good, the bad and the ugly Luke 23:33, 39-43 Introduction The last week of Jesus life is such an amazing story. Starting with last Sunday, Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem with everyone cheering for Him and calling Him the Messiah, then four days later He is arrested for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Vineyard