Sermons on Bad Jokes:

The Life Of Joseph/ Trials To Triumph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered why some things have happened? the Life of Joseph is a example of God making something good out of something bad.

The life of Joseph/ Trials to Triumph Selected Scripture from Genesis 39-41 We are going to read Genesis chapter 39, 40, 41…just kidding. We are going to look at parts of each of these chapters. Maybe this week you could take as your reading this account of Joseph. We are going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 14:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jezebel: She Was Not A Good Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2020

Ahab, king of the Ten Northern Tribes of Israel, married Jezebel, a pagan woman. When she came to town, things went from bad to worse.

Introduction: Scripture records the names of many mothers. Some of these mothers were good, raising their children for good and for God. Eunice, Timothy’s mother; and Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist; are two mentioned in the New Testament. The Old Testament also has the names of many mothers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Stubbornness Is As Iniquity And Idolatry

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

While no serious Christian would overtly condone idolatry, we do something just as bad by allowing stubbornness to rule our hearts or the hearts of others.

Intro: Would you condone idolatry? Have you ever known anyone to casually admit to idolatry? What if you were talking to a friend who is a Christian one day about character flaws and he said something like, “Well, I know I’ve got a problem with idolatry” or “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel. Part 1: The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 9, 2020

To understand why the gospel is such great news (the very best news, in fact!) we need to understand why the problem that the gospel solves is such bad news.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re starting a series of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ The word ‘gospel’ means ‘Good News.’ We like good news! People complain about the press and say that the press really prefers bad news to good news. But I think most of us like good news. • Your friends have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

What Paul learned by his experience is that the bad stuff of life can be a way for God to use your life in a way that good things could not be used.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Hear The Cry For Peace? Invitation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 13, 2018

The world seems to be in a terrible mess. The cry screams for peace and safety... but Jesus extends an INVITATION to know his heart. The good news is the bad news is not the truth.

HEAR THE CRY FOR PEACE AND SAFETY? INVITATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is more than one part lesson. The Bible is a BOOK OF INVITATIONS from man to man and from God to man. May we make it an invitation of man to God. Jesus desires to WELCOME all people to KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Luke 21:26-28, Matthew 11:28-30, John 1:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Have I Seen The Righteous Forsaken

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2016

David provides expert testimony concerning the faithfulness of God. Through everything David faced, whether good or bad, God had never forsaken him.

NEVER HAVE I SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN Ps. 37:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. How many of you know that there are times God has to get your attention? 2. A man was bragging about how smart his donkey was to his friend. “My donkey’s so smart when I say ‘Stand on your hind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Complain About The Type Of Rod That God Uses On Us? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 19, 2024

Habakkuk asked God why bad people succeed while good people do not. God's answer, they don't.

The Punishing Rod Part One Habakkuk 1:1-11 When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Have Failed...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 5, 2024

God's plan may seem so twisted. We have an anchor. Good comes out of bad. Hang on... try again.

I HAVE FAILED… NOTHING IS AS I PLANNED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NIV) 12 Return to your ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10, Luke 21:28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2022

Would you believe that no matter if people were good or bad, they went to Hades, not hell? Do you think ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ are the same. They are not.

— Lake of Fire — You may, as I did for a long time, have had casual thoughts that ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ were the same. They are not. Neither is each meant to receive the same class of sinners. Many folks mindfully merge them into one godforsaken penal colony where human sinners are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2022

In this message we examine what Paul told the Churches in Galatia which had allowed some to come in and sow bad seeds (alternate gospel) in their midst.

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 3 Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14; 3:1-5; Matthew 13:19-23 This morning I will conclude my series “Your Harvest is Coming.” If you recall from last week, I talked about the parable that Jesus told about the sower. In that parable, which is found in Matthew chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:19-23, Galatians 2:11-14, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yeast: How The Leaven Was Used To Show Good & Evil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the metaphorical significance of leaven in the Bible, emphasizing its power as an influence, the dangers of negative influence (bad leaven), and the blessings of positive influence (good leaven).

Good morning, family. I want to talk with y'all today about something we encounter every day, yet we often overlook its deeper meaning: leaven. Yes, I'm talking about that stuff we use in bread. But beyond the kitchen, leaven, in the Bible, is a powerful metaphor. It can stand for influence, both ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Leaven

Consequences Of Cold-Hearted Husbands And Fathers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 7, 2024

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families.

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families. However, some husbands and fathers fail to fulfill this responsibility, instead being cold-hearted and neglectful. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7, Psalm 55:21