Sermons on Bad Jokes:

"Why Bad Things Happen To God's People"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Painful things have happen since the beginning - but why?

“WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese Genesis 4:1-8 Bad things happening to God’s people is not anything new. To the contrary, they have been happening since the very beginning of man’s decision to sin. Next to being separated from God (Genesis 3:24), Adam and Eve, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

"It's All Good Or It's All Bad”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

Through the cross the believer has the promise that God is working in all things for his eternal good. But it’s a different story for the nonbeliever.

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 7, 2003

. In Esther chapter 5, God has preserved for us a look at the contrast between the bad guy, Haman, and the good gal, Esther. As we discover these character qualities, or the lack thereof, examine your own life to see what you need to work on.

The Differences Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Esther 5:1-14 Preached Wednesday May 7, 2003 Introduction: One of the fascinating things about the book of Esther is its rich character development. There is much to learn about the people in this story. So far we have seen how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad Decisions Can't Stop You Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

Made bad decisions in your life? With God’s plan of redemption it does not matter what your past is, God can restore and bless your future.

Breakthrough III - Bad Decision’s Can’t Stop You 1. Confession of Faith: “I am a possessor of the promises of God. 1A. Don’t look at other’s or be discouraged if others don’t act. Don’t look at how many shows up for church. Know that God’s promises to you are true. 2. Review: 1st ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:22-23, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The Good With The Bad - Rom 8:28

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2001

Taking the Good with the Bad - Rom. 8:28

Taking the Good with the Bad - Romans 12:1-3 Introduction - Why do you suppose that many people live stressed out by anger, fear and worry? What are some of the reasons that more people seemed to suffer from burn out and fatigue than ever before. It is important to remember that "There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Out Of 10 Ain't Bad

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on Jan 9, 2002

This message encourages those who hear it to take time to "rest" and seek God. If we don’t take time to know God, we can never love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

“Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad…” By: Pastor Wade Hatfield Today, we are going to begin by looking at the Ten Commandments. How many think they could stand up and recite all ten? Maybe not many, but I’m sure that we all know them…listen as I go over them, and it will refresh your memory. The Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

"The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001

Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

“The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah, Ahab And Obadiah: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Things look bad for Israel; then, God's man comes from the East (can you hear the spurs jingle?)

Following the reign of King David, his son, Solomon reigned in wisdom and the strength of God for approximately 30-35 years before his own apostasy and decline. After Solomon, the Kings of Israel all did evil in the sight of the Lord. They forsook His ways to serve idols, and led the people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

When A Day Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 5, 2001

A study of one 24 hour period in the life of Moses how things go from bad to worse.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 6 “When A Bad Day Only Gets Worse” Exodus 5 - 6 Have you ever had a truly bad day? Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? I want to read you a children’s story entitled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: When The Tribe Makes Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

What do you do when others around you are doing the wrong thing and then they try and get you to go along? Are you ready to stand up and do right, to make the right choice, to know what to say? If you can’t right now you won’t be able to then

Could be an important message for you today. What do you do when others around you are doing the wrong thing and then they try and get you to go along? Are you ready to stand up and do right, to make the right choice, to know what to say? If you can’t right now you won’t be able to then. Peer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A Good Person Be So Bad?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

David’s life teaches us that sin has a cause, it has consequences and it has a cure.

I was sitting at my desk opening the morning mail, several years ago and in another place, when I picked up a letter from a fellow pastor in a nearby church. I knew him well and thought of him as a good man and a faithful pastor, but I was shocked to read that he was resigning due to stress and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004

So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:17, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist