Sermons on Bad Can Become Good:

Growing Better In Bad Times

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018

No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: *other

Help For The Hurting Heart

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 14, 2003

Through this message we discover God’s helping power for the hearts that are hurting from the destructive power of sin.

Text: Proverbs 4:23 Help For The Hurting Heart A. The pathway of sin will lead you to… a. Dangerous places b. Destructive places c. Deadly places B. Therefore God’s children should pray daily for Him to… a. Purge their hearts from sin b. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will You Do With Jesus

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

The biggest decision a person will ever make in their life is whether or not they will accept Jesus as their Saviour

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS Mark 15:8-13 Intro: In this chapter we find Jesus has been delivered to Pilate. It is the Feast of the Passover and the custom of the Jews was to release a prisoner of whomsoever they desired. Here Pilate is faced with a decision they will change the course of all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destiny

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 9, 2006

the beauty of Christ’s redemption is that when we walk in repentance He will give us a second chance.

Destiny (This is my story)Once upon a time there were two couples who were married on the same day, in the same town. Neither couple knew the other. Both couples had family and friends from all over who came to wish them blessings for their futures. Both couples ate wedding cake and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Turning Point - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

The good news that comes after hearing the bad.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 • The message of Romans get more fun at this point. I have been spending the last series of Sundays telling you how bad man is, how bad we are. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Yet Now There Is Hope

Contributed by Greg Irby on Aug 5, 2007

Israel had sinned and in failing to separate from the people of the land. the actions of Ezra as he faced this problem is an example for us to follow today.

YET NOW THERE IS HOPE Ezra 10 Text: Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Defeat Is Not Final Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001

There is a wayback after defeats in the Christian life

Study 11 Chapter 8 Introduction The nineteenth century preacher and writer Alexander Whyte once wrote – “the victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings.” I would imagine that like me, you, as Christian, know what it is like to experience defeat in your Christian life. Like me you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If I Slip?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005

The sermon examines the question of what happens when believers slip and sin.

After you become a Christian what happens if you slip and commit a sin? John deals with this subject in I John 1:5-2:2 " This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007

A sermon that looks at being adopted by God through the blood of Christ. Though our sins have caused us to be “relinquished” from God’s glory, through faith we are adopted into the family of God. WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. NOTE, THE SERMON USES MY OWN E

“Who’s Your Daddy?” Christ the King Sunday St. Peter’s Lutheran Church November 26, 2006 Stephen Becker Ephesians 1:3-14 Romans 16b-24 I. “Who’s Your Daddy?” Opening story of Tennessee Governor Ben Hooper One morning, a family was eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

If My People

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 6, 2005

This is a sermon dealing with 2 Chron. 7;14, and the healing of our nation and church.

MUB JULY 3, 2005 2 CHRONICLES 7;14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. OUR NATION CELEBRATES 229 YEARS OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A Mother’s Day word to mothers of bad kids.

A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids May 12, 2002 Deuteronomy 21:18-21 "If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they chastise him, will not give heed to them, then his father and his mother shall take hold of him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Denomination: Holiness

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Hapen Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 6, 2016

Job is a man with abundant blessings and a sincere faith. Still he experiences tragic loss.

Job 1:1-22 “When Bad Things Happen” INTRODUCTION There are times when we believe in ideas that are not true. Though it may not make much sense here in the Valley of the Sun, but I grew up believing that if I didn’t dress warm enough for the harsh fall and winter days I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran