Sermons on Bad Leadership:

Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 13 – 23

Matthew 2: 13 – 23 Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

So, You Had A Bad Day?

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

We all have had bad days; even believers. How we react to those bad days testify to the depth of our spiritual maturity.

“SO, YOU HAD A BAD DAY” Acts 16:16-25 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Word Gospel found only in the NT 104x. A SIMPLE definition of the term "Gospel" is "Good News, " "Glad Tidings”. - What is this good news? -- What are these glad tidings? NT calls it “The Gospel of…”

Mt. 4 1- Baptism 2-Wilderness 3 Capernaum 4-Mt. 4:17 5-Mt. 4;23 - Environment, terrorism, crimes and weather WEATHER Fires Across Nation -100’s of homes lost & people killed Excessive Heat In one day heat wave breaks over 1,011 records Drought The Lookout (News Blog) - The United States ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Enemy Of The "Best" Is Not The "Bad" But The "Good"

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 18, 2012

prioritizing our values for the service of Christ.

The greatest enemy of “best” is not “bad”, it’s the “good” Matthew 16:26 – 27 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, crosscommunitychurch.net 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sermon, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly!

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 11, 2013

This is an Easter sermon on the two men on crosses next to Jesus.

The good, the bad and the ugly Luke 23:33, 39-43 Introduction The last week of Jesus life is such an amazing story. Starting with last Sunday, Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem with everyone cheering for Him and calling Him the Messiah, then four days later He is arrested for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Vineyard

7 Bad Examples: The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Idolatry isn't about the idol itself. It's about what's happening inside us.

INTRODUCTION A. If you spent any time working in offices over the past 10 years – motivational posters 1. The format is pretty typical. Black background – Picture nature – Word –Phrase 2. Purpose was to motivate you –give you something to reach for – push ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

So You Had A Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Bad days are going to come into our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. The story of Elijah gives us some principles to help us when the bad days come.

SO YOU HAD A BAD DAY BIBLE CHARACTERS: Who went through pain and suffering: • Job, Moses, Joseph, David, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Esther, Jeremiah, Paul – basically all of them! Even Jesus experienced great suffering and pain. • “Save me, O God, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015

The Man Who Enjoyed Bad Health! PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: A place of sickness (vs 1-3): A place of superstition (vs 4-7): A place of self-pity (vs 5-7): It was a place of salvation (vs 8-9a): It was a place of solitude (vs 13-14) SERMON OUTLINE: ill: • Because there was no evidence outside of John’s Gospel; • For the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

If You Think Things Are Bad Now

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW

Jeremiah 12:1 - 17 IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010

This sermon discusses pride, fear and shame as reasons people give for choosing not to serve.

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve Aug 29, 2010 Matt. 20:20-28 Intro: This summer we’ve been looking at the fundamentals of Christian living. For the past couple weeks, as preparation for the fall kick off of our ministries and especially our new ministry taking place on Wednesday night, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

We All Have Bad Days Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Elijah was a spiritual giant, and yet he had his days of disappointment and discouragement. God gently restores Elijah and, in doing so, we are reminded that God never fails us.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 19:1-21 “We All Have Bad Days” A little girl called Susie had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Good Lessons From A Bad Example Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Let us use our present resources to influence, to make a great impact, to make a lasting difference for our future, for eternity.

This morning, as we are about to enter our Missions Month, we will look into investing in eternity. Let us read the parable of the shrewd steward at Luke 16:1-13.[1] We will look at what is dubbed as one the most difficult parables of the Lord. There are those who accuse the Lord of praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2010

Godly parents don't always produce godly children.

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Judges 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/30/10 How many of you are Chicago Blackhawks fans? How many of you are fans now that they’re playing in the finals for the Stanley Cup? I confess that I’m in the latter group as I’ve been caught up in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

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