Sermons on Bad Habits:

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Why should we fear the devil if he is a defeated foe?

Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf …. Exhort, lift up God and get in one mind. But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Today we are talking about purity. And really, as I think about the last five weeks that we have been in this series, this has been the key theme. We haven’t talked about it all the time, but purity is the big theme that this whole series has been built

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Purity “. . .neither of them felt any shame” Hello everyone, and welcome once again to the Hammerstein Ballroom. If this is your first time with us, my name is Nelson, and today we are continuing this series called Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. So, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Results From Bad Circumstances

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006

Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Bad About Sin?

Contributed by David Beirne on May 23, 2005

Since we all do it, why make a big deal about sin? A look at the damaging power of sin against today’s backdrop of relativism.

What’s So Bad About Sin? Genesis 3:1-19 (I showed a cartoon on the screen of a woman sharing with her Bible study group--"I’ve never really been dead to sin, but I did feel rather faint once.") Our apathy toward sin is destroying us. If All Of Us Have Sinned, Why Worry About It? 1. Consider The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter's Really Bad Night Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

6 of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Jesus. This message is on the denials of Peter.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

contrasts between bad attitudes and the beatitudes of our Lord Jesus Christ

Examples of Bad Attitude 1. Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. 2. Taking credit for every good thing that happens 3. Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others 4. Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss 5. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009

The Gospel about Jesus christ, the Son of God, is good news for a world filled with bad news.

“What’s Christmas All About? Good News for a Bad News World” Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of something is often a time of joy and anticipation. Breaking ground for a new building or church, a wedding, the birth of a child, the first 90 days of a new President’s term, the opening of an athletic season ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good News Is The Bad News Was Wrong

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

The devil is a master at presenting enough evidence to make it appear that he has won but the good news is he is a liar.

I came to this place today with a word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears. I came to tell somebody who has been overwhelmed by their circumstances {there is more to this than meets the eye} I have got to get somebody to shift out of the natural into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Just Think Your Bad

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 16, 2009

Mercy is to all who will except it.

YOU JUST THINK YOUR BAD 1st Tim.1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Did His Feet Smell That Bad?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2010

John 12 brings us a perplexing situation. Is Jesus giving the green light to personal jets for evangelists who preach the prosperity gospel? Or is there another point altogether?

John 12:1-8 “Did His Feet Smell that Bad?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I must admit, this can be a very perplexing passage of Scripture. Wouldn’t it just be easier to ignore it? Of course, if we ignore it… …we loose the incredible insight ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Samson: How To Make Bad Decisions Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We all make bad decisions. Samson was the worst. We can certainly learn how he made bad decisions and maybe change the way we live.

How to make Bad Decisions Judges 13-16 The Smartest Teenager in the World One fine day four people were flying in a small, four-passenger plane: a pilot, a minister, and two teenagers, one of whom had just won an award for being the “Smartest Teenager in the World.” As they were flying along, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 3, 2006

The angel declared good news to the terrified shepherds, the Savior is born!

Good News in a Bad News World Luke 2:8-20 Pastor Don Jones Introduction I can always count on two truths in life. The most important is, Jesus is my Savior and Lord and it is He who will never leave nor forsake me. Nothing, as Romans 8:38-39 says, will separate me from Him. No, in all these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist