Sermons on Bad Luck:

You Are A Winner, No Matter What Series

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 28, 2012

We are conquerors, even though sometimes it looks so bad.

In our text this motning, Paul decalres three important truths: I. A Grateful Spirit.....(but thanks be untol God) II. A. Given Victory.....(He giveth us the victory) III. A Guaranteed Victor....(therefore be unmovable) Conclusion: We are in a fix fight. Jesus has won the title already. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith: God Is Not Really Good Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 19, 2023

Bad things in the permissive will of God do not diminish His goodness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: God is Not Really Good Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod STORY SEGMENT 1 (p) There once was a traveler named Yort Goodseeker. Yort left home one day and was bound and determined that he would experience the world and meet God Who is good. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pure Eye

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Bathsheba- A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

What if even the “random things” in your life were connected as part of a bigger plan? Instead of thinking of life in terms of luck, chance, and blind fate, what if each life representing the seven billion people on the planet, were coordinated by Someone?

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We begin a short series two Sundays ago designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. The best-selling book in the world begins in the oddest way. Matthew chapter two is the account of the first Christmas and it warms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 16, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

Surviving Loss Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

We can survive loss by allowing ourselves to grieve, by receiving God’s comfort and strength, and by trusting in God’s sovereign purposes.

As your pastor, I try to be as open and transparent as possible. I want you to know me well enough to see that the faith I talk about every week is real. And one of the ways you get to know someone is by asking what they like. Favorite food, favorite hobby. Favorite movie. So, in case any of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 28, 2012

Let’s take a moment to see how like Job we can claim power through suffering.

The Power of Suffering What we learn from Job There is in the human condition a power that is often untapped. This power is suffering. Suffering is the human condition. No person who has lived or will on the earth will be exempt from difficult and trying times. Death comes to us all, and to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Back God's Glory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The capture of the ark and its removal to the land of the Philistines only symbolizes what is already true, what has been true for a long time, the glory of God has departed from Israel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 4 “Bringing Back God’s Glory!” 1 Samuel 4:1 – 6:17 We have seen how Samuel dominates the first three chapters of 1 Samuel and now he fades into the background while the spiritual condition and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Construction Of A Kingdom 4: Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction This morning we resume our series, The Construction of a Kingdom, as we again peer into the life of David in 1 Samuel 22.

Introduction This morning we resume our series, The Construction of a Kingdom, as we again peer into the life of David in 1 Samuel 22. By the series title, I am inferring a process by which the Lord will establish His rule in our lives that includes us in a glorious purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 reads, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Disarmed, Not Ready To Arm!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 28, 2010

How many of you have ever experienced a God moment, and He met your need at just the right time in just the right way? There are a lot of people this morning who never have, they are running on empty discouraged and in depression over issues the devil h

Disarmed, not ready to arm 1st Sam 30:1-8 NKJ 1. Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2. and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Truly Blessed

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

This sermon uses God’s Word to show that we are blessed, but only blessed through Christ. It is an uplifting sermon showing that God really does love us.

A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these four instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. If it does not work, pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When you land, a truck will take you back to the base. The young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Hand Of God In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2012

1. God’s shakes us awake (vs. 1-3). 2. God’s steers our paths (vs. 4-5). 3. God shames the proud (vs. 6-11). 4. God saves His people (vs. 10-11). 5. God scares His enemies (vs. 12-14).

For Such a Time as This Part 6: The Hand of God in our Lives Esther 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are studying the dramatic story of a Jewish woman who was born about 500 years before Christ, and became a great hero for her people. Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist