Sermons on Bad Example:

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Son, Bad Son

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Something Of Bad Apples

Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001

God has given each of us the opportunity, the freedom to choose for ourselves so he could have a genuine relationship with us.

Well… I have to confess that for some time now, I have been harboring a deep-rooted fear. It began several years ago as a 22 year old Summer Youth Worker. Our pastor had left; we were in an interim period, and it looked as if I might have to step in and preach on Father’s Day. But you know you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good News/Bad News

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

“FOR I SAY TO YOU, THAT UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” This may very well be the original “Good news/Bad news” line. Waddya want first? Good news, or bad news? The bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

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

The Church: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it.

The Church: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Thesis: The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it. Texts: Ephesians 5:25-27; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 1:10-17 Video Illustration: The end of the movie The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Galatians 5:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Good Goes Bad

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 30, 2003

What happens when something good goes bad? It happens all the time...so what do we do?

Welcome to the beginning of the New Year and our nine-month journey through the Old Testament. I want to encourage you to make a commitment to plug into one of the community groups that meet during the week and to complete the Growth Seeds, our daily devotional. The combination of Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News, Bad News Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 3, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Want to start new series- How to be Rich. Adapted from-series by Craig Groeschel-lifechurch.tv With the beginning of a new year and in light of the current financial difficulties (challenges), I thought it would be prudent- talk about money In particular, may seem strange- How to be Rich. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

One Is Bad - One Is Good

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009

A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: *other

Good Words For Bad Days Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009

Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008

Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Pornography - Is It Really So Bad Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is so bad about pornography

Pornography Is it really so bad? slide Last week as we talked about defending life, and celebrating the life God has given to the unborn, I also want to take a moment and celebrate the life that God extends. Marian turned 90 yesterday and we just want to encourage you all to wish her well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Man That Was Really Bad!

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

There is no other way of salvation but God’s way!

INTRO. Have you ever just seen someone that was a good man or woman, but knew they had a need that only God could meet. We go through lives, many times seeking for the things that will only satisfy for a brief time, and wonder why we are never content. In our text today, we see a great story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran