Sermons on Bad Circumstances:

Decisions

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022

Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS INTRODUCTION: Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions. Surely, there must be someone here who needs help making a decision. How many are good decision makers? On what basis do you make your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14, Genesis 3:1-8, Joshua 6:16-19, Daniel 5:1, Jonah 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Record Straight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores how Christian life involves striving and commitment, viewing trials as opportunities to grow closer to God and rely on His strength.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you today, under the canopy of God's grace and in the warmth of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. Today, we are going to be focusing on a scripture passage that is as profound as it is poignant, as challenging as it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Topics: Bad Things Happen, God's Blessings

What Are You Going To Make Out Of A Bad Situation?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011

I preached this sermon during the "Flood Fight of 2011 in Bismarck/Mandan ND" Four benefits that come from bad situations.

Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I think we all know and understand that being a child of God does not automatically excuse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 5, 2005

A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina

When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Perfect Mate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2002

More important than finding the "perfect mate" is "being the perfect mate."

I read some time ago that a panel of women debated on who they thought was the perfect man. You’d have thought it might be famous actor or wealthy tycoon. But the final conclusion of this panel was that the Perfect Man was actually....MR. POTATO HEAD. Their reasoning: He’s tan. He’s cute. He ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Verbal Abuse In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on verbal abuse, particularly when directed towards a woman of God or a spouse.

As Christians, we are called to uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and compassion in our relationships, especially in our marriages. However, when we use our words to hurt, degrade, or abuse our spouses, we are not only causing harm to them, but we are also sinning against God. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Biblical Teachings On Idle, Negative, Profane Words, And Bad Jokes. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 26, 2024

The Bible emphasizes the importance of controlling our words

The Bible emphasizes the importance of controlling our words and the impact they have on ourselves and others. Idle Words "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken." (Matthew 12:36) "Do not be quick with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:8

Queen Esther Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the amazing circumstances surrounding the beautiful story of a young Jewish girl and her ’Cinderala story.’

Introduction: I want to thank our sign team and Ann Mary & the choir for leading us in worship this morning. Without a doubt Fanny Crosby was a woman of great faith, who has made a tremendous impact on the modern church. (PAUSE) This morning I want to tell you about another woman, who like ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-9, Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 1:1 – Unfriending Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2017

Does the experience of joy really depend on who I befriend? Who is really wise enough to discern when advice is malicious and wicked? Who is able to recognize when they are keeping the wrong company? How do I detect the traps of cynicism and mockery?

Psalms 1:1 – UNFRIENDING “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” GO TO THAT PERSON’S PROFILE If David was on facebook he would have unfriended them. Brothers Abishai and Joab are as wicked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Luke 15:20-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 3:16, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From A Dead Fig Tree - Part 2

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008

Discussion of being fruitful in prayer.

What We Can Learn from a Dead Fig Tree (Part 2 – Faith in Prayer) Matthew 21:18-22 July 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: My guess is that many of you, especially those of you who grew up in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Prophet Voices Questions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession & social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake up every morning with fear & anx

Habakkuk 1:1-4 A PROPHET VOICES QUESTIONS Exodus 23:6-8 The Book of Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession and social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is My Life All About?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

This talk aims to help answer one of big questions that people ask. namely, why am I here? What is my life all about? Why are we here on the earth? I don’t claim to have or give the full answer, but I hope it is a good start.

(First of all, a note to the reader. This talk started out life as a thematic talk - what is my life all about. Therefore, please don’t be too surprised or disappointed that this sermon is therefore not an exposition of the Philippians chapter 1 Bible passage. I refer to it during the talk, and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Anglican

God Will Go Before You Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 27, 2012

What did God do for Jacob, and what does that teach us about the Destination Unknowns in our life?

Genesis 29:1-14 Three weeks ago, the YOUTH GROUP went on a “Destination Unknown.” If you’ve never been on a DU, or heard of one, it’s a fun activity for the youth group, except for the fact that the group does not know where they are going until they get there. When I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Many People Do Actually Try To Run Away From God? Series

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 11, 2015

Beware when you might consider it right to move in another direction!

How Far Will Some People Go at Times to Run Away From God? We come to Jonah Chapter 1 and verse 3, where, having been called by God, and having been given a very real work to do, Jonah arose, and he begins to run away from God – disobedient and reluctant. He should have gone east – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic