Sermons on Bad Fruit:

Wake Up

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Find out how to get over bad decisions in this wake up call!

Wake Up! How To Get Over Bad Decisions 4/13/05 I. Introduction Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about decision-making. The first week, I shared with you three keys to being confident in your decisions. Anybody remember the three keys? 1. Gather all the Info 2. Weigh the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David The Paradox Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

David is a mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but he understands God’s grace.

David the paradox 2 Samuel 22 The good the bad and the ugly David – a great hero of the faith Passionate worship – Psalms Goliath Heroic deeds 2 Samuel 22 – placed at the end of the story – written early in the story speaks of a Passionate relationship with God. You might feel uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: *other

Bound And Determined To Go

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul is heading to Jerusalem, even though he knows bad things will happen.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. When Charles Spurgeon was pastor at New Park Street in London, God used his words to bring about amazing changes in the lives of people. A man who was on his way to get some gin saw the crowd at the church door and pushed his way in to see what was going on. At that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther - For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 24, 2008

How God can use us in extraordinary ways even in bad circumstances

Esther - Preparing to be used “For Such a Time as This” Slide Have you ever faced a time in your life where your circumstances just seemed plain awful? Like things could not get any worse, only to get worse. Maybe you are in a marriage where it seems your spouse just doesn’t care about ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015

Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

“Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Brings Good News Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near

By Rev Bill Stewart On the 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill broadcast to the nation that Germany had surrendered and that a final cease fire on all war fronts in Europe would come into effect at one minute past midnight that night. The Act of Military ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Anglican

The Reality Of Hell Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2011

We see from the words of Jesus that hell is real, it is bad, it is eternal and it is avoidable.

THE REALITY OF HELL Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be, so prepare, young man to follow me.” That sounded pretty profound, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Partnerships? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 16, 2016

Using our own wisdom without consulting God will lead to bad results.

How stubborn were the Israelites of the Old Testament? Over and over again, God would call them, provide, empower, and perform awesome miracles in their lives, the Israelites of old kept forgetting about God and actually continued to sin. We Christians today are just like those Israelites of old; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph: The Beginning Of Hardship Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

Even through bad situations God is in control, and will turn them for His glory

Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor is currently ranked #5 in the Middleweight class, and is the only fighter to beat current champion Luke Rockhold in 2015. Vitor is, by many accounts, a very successful man. Vitor was in a little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11, Genesis 28:18-27, Genesis 41:37-42, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 45:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kings And Kingdoms

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.

How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is A Christian?

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Dec 6, 2021

Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not.

Pastor (Dr.) Elijah O. Abina, define a Christian as one who belongs to Christ through personal relationship with Christ. Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not. We examine who a Christian is not, the Christian identity, the benefits of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Or Stressed?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

We all deal with STRESS in different ways. There is GOOD STRESS and there is BAD STRESS!

Good stress, also called “eustress”, is very beneficial to our life. It means we stretch ourselves to be our very best. For years we've believed that stress is a bad thing - it damages our health. But stress can have a good side. Illus: For example, for a violinist to make music, the strings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Take Away The Stone

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 19, 2017

Jesus can solve any problem for you no matter how bad it looks

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE AWAY THE STONE John 11:38-40King James Version (KJV) 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Rooted - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 28, 2017

First message in the series on being Rooted. This message goes over the bad grounds.

Title: Being Rooted Theme: Text: Mark 4:1 - 13 Introduction And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. (Mark 4:1) Then He taught them many things by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God