Sermons on Bad Gifts:

From Anxiety To Peace - 1 Peter 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 24, 2025

Anxiety is a gift from God designed for a good purpose. But it is dangerous.

Peter’s reason for why we can cast our cares on God is the fact that God cares for us. You can offload a task onto someone else, but the anxiety about it stays on your plate until you are convinced that person is 1) competent and 2) that he cares about it as much as you do. This message will help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If My People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

In this message we will see how the nation of Isreal and America have much in common - some good & some bad.

"IF MY PEOPLE" I. A NATION UNDER GOD A. ISRAEL Solomon had just finished the 7 year building project of the Temple of God. A project that had over 160,000 workers, 3,300 foremen and used hundreds of tons of pure gold. And after the Temple was complete Solomon placed on the altar a burnt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

It was a church with a bad environment. Its virtues were perseverence in an evil environment but it is reproved for its tolerance of wrong doctrine and heretics.

The Letter to the Church at Pergamum Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: We started to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. Let us just refresh our memory on the seven churches. BACKGROUND 1) Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 It was an orthodox church, with good works, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lords Table

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jan 1, 2007

TEACHES US NOT TO TAKE THE GIFT OF GOD AND THE LORDS TABLE FOR GRANTED

THE LORDS TABLE (1Co 10:15) I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. (1Co 10:16) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? (1Co 10:17) For we being many are one bread, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Quality And Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2015

Our gift to God must be totally disinterested, and focused on evangelization.

Thursday of the 3rd Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel We receive in the same measure with which we give. That is the way in which our light shines before humankind. That is the way we attract others to the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel of hope, the Gospel of Life. Jesus Christ, in the plan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:23-25

Denomination: Catholic

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021

2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News And The Wonder Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings with it a variety of emotions. For some, it’s joy and excitement as we think about presents and celebrations. For others, it can feel lonely, empty, or even stressful. I want to remind you of this: Christmas is good news for everyone.

Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News and the Wonder of the Incarnation Introduction Hello everyone, and a very Happy Christmas to you! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to celebrate the birth of our Saviour this morning. Today, we come together to rejoice in the most important birth in human history—the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 1:3, Matthew 1:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Stinks

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Tending To The Heart (The Tenth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2001

Answers to three questions: What is coveting? Why is it bad? How can we be free from it?

There’s a new religious cult in our community, and most of us haven’t even noticed it. This cult is far larger than the ones you’ve heard about on the radio or read about in most books about cults. I’m talking about the cult of consumerism, the false religion of more (Buchanan 63-64). This cult ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scandal, Deceit, And Betrayal

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

The story of Joseph is an example that in spite of bad experiences from those that we love, we can forgive.

January 4, 2003 A. Favorite children stories from the Bible: 1) David and Goliath 2) Jonah and the big fish 3) Moses and the floating basket 4) Samson and Delilah 5) Noah and the Ark 6) Joseph and his brothers a) Best part of the story 1. His father gave him a multi-colored coat 2. His prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Really, I Know What I'm Doing . . .oops! Sorry! Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

A sermon on learning from our mistakes using Cain’s "mistake" with his sacrifice as a bad example.

“Really, I know what I am doing . . . Oops, Sorry!” Growing through our Mistakes. Introduction: Learning from our mistakes: 1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea". 2. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Win The Race?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

How bad do you want to win the race. WE will look at what ittakes to win the race

Do You Want to Win the Race? I Peter 1: 13-16 Introduction: Opening: The Guy who started the race and then caught a bus and tried to rejoin the race only later to be disqualified. Background: A. Peter Wrote the Book B. Just God done praising the dispersed Christians C. A definition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance