Sermons on Bad Behavior:

Righteousness Vs. Unrighteousness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

The Bible teaches that humanity is divided into two distinct categories: the righteous and the unrighteous.

The Bible teaches that humanity is divided into two distinct categories: the righteous and the unrighteous. This distinction is not based on human merit or achievement, but rather on one's relationship with God and their adherence to His commandments. What is Righteousness? Righteousness is ...read more

The Parable Of The Wicked Husbandmen: Working The Fields While The Master Is Away Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

We’ve talked a great deal about stewardship, and using our gifts for God. That’s vital to understand. Your giftings are entrusted to you by God. And you must make use of them for his glory.

"Once, a man said, "If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family." And the same man said, "If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, my family, my clubs, and what have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

Contrast Of Testimonies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 3, 2024

Can you picture a contrast of testimonies in your mind? A situation where there was a believer with a good testimony and one with a bad testimony. John contrasts two church leaders and mentions their testimonies that are complete opposites.

Don’t you like the old western cowboy movies when you knew who the good guy was and who was the bad guy. You can pick them out easily in those old movies because the good guy wears the white hat, and the bad guy wears the black hat. This letter makes it obvious who the good guy is and who is the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of False Accusations, Blameshifting And Lying About Others. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

Whoever accuses others, intending to hurt them, will be punished by God, the Judge of all." - 1 Peter 2:23

"Whoever accuses others, intending to hurt them, will be punished by God, the Judge of all." - 1 Peter 2:23 . In the eyes of God, falsely accusing, blaming, and lying against others is a serious sin. It causes harm, pain, and trouble for the innocent, and God will hold us accountable for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, Proverbs 19:5

Are You In? Or Are You Out? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 24, 2025

Through a series of contrasts Jesus confronts His listeners with a key issue. Are you in God's kingdom? Or are you out of God's kingdom?

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:13-29 “Are You In? Or Are You Out?” Through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been telling the disciples, what it means to be part of God’s kingdom, and how a person in God’s kingdom is to live. Jesus is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Marrying A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 18, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on marrying a stingy man

As a parent, there's nothing more precious than ensuring the well-being and happiness of your child. When it comes to marriage, it's essential to consider the character of your child's potential partner. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on marrying a stingy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

A Word To The Wise On What God Hates Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2013

There’s an old saying "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." But the Bible actually tells me God hates sinners. How can that be?

A man was driving down a country road, and - off to the side of the road - he saw an old tumbledown barn. On the side of the barn- a young man had apparently painted this message: "I love you, Kathy." The man smiled as he drove on and thought about the beauty of those few simple words. A few ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepting The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Secrets to learning how to take the good with the bad situations in a spirit of thankfulness

Taking the Pleasant With the Unpleasant (Acts 14:1-8) 1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as important as less enjoyable aspects. Even though many disciples relished the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Chapter 11b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 22, 2009

If you thinks this ruler was bad, wait until you see the Antichrist...

Daniel – Chapter 11b Chapter 11 Outline I. A Chronology of Atheistic kings (11:2-20) a. 4 Persian Kings (11:1-2) b. 1 Powerful King – Alexander (11:3-4) c. 2 Perverse Kings – South & North (11:5-9) 1. The Egyptian Prince (11:5) 2. The Egyptian Princess (11:6) 3. The Egyptian Protest ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Loopholes Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2008

One of the ways we can be a bad Christian is by not keeping our word.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many traps out there for us to fall into aren’t there. • We have been spending the past 4 weeks looking at 8 ways we can be a bad Christian. • I believe that the value of this series is that we can look at some of the mistakes of the past and learn from them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise To Our God

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We need to praise God in the good and bad times inour lives.

Praise To Our God Acts 16:16-31 During our time at Pigeon Forge one thing really stuck with me other than Bro. Farrell and I can really put the food down in an Italian restaurant, is something Jeremy Camp said during his concert. He was sharing his testimony and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesson Worth Learning

Contributed by William Noel on Jan 29, 2006

3 Lessons in how to deal with bad things happening to good people.

“A Lesson Worth Learning” Romans 8:28 Saturday January 28, 2006 at 8:37 am That’s when the Lord gave me this message, a message He wants you to hear. That was just one day and three hours ago. Up until that time, I knew not what I would say to you this morning In the past, I would have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003

When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

“By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On, I'm Not Done Yet!

Contributed by Paul Davis on May 23, 2005

This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation.

Hold On, I’m Not Done Yet! Scripture: Job 1: 6-12 6Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD and Satan also came among them. 7And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist