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  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    When Good People Do Bad Things

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    An examination of how good people can make bad mistakes. This is a personal illustration of the 51st Psalm

    When Good People Do Bad Things Generous in love- God, give peace! Huge in mercy- wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, Soak out my guilt, Soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; My sins are staring me down. You’re the One I’ve violated and you’ve seen it all, Seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Leon Drake avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 16, 2012
     | 9,144 views

    The Church is a family - good, bad, or ugly, we are to love one another.

    Rules for Living with Others 5 Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, 2 older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them in a pure way. 3 Take care of widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Little Good News Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    God fulfills his promises so we need to respond in obedience and praise.

    Genesis 21:1-7 June 29, 2003 I rolled out this morning...kids had the morning news show on Bryant Gumbel was talking about the fighting in Lebanon Some senator was squawking about the bad economy It’s gonna get worse you see we need a change in policy There’s a local paper rolled up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Good Things Happen To Bad People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    When unworthy people get good things, prayer helps us discover that we too do have good things, that the issue is not goods but our feelings, and that ultimately God is just and gracious.

    There is, indeed, very little justice in the world. But that’s very old news. We established that last week. Last week we talked about that age-old problem of what you do what bad things happen to good people. We thought about how, when good people get into tough times, it just feels as though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

    Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I've Never Been That Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020
     | 2,806 views

    Titus 3:3 makes some pretty bold accusations about those who have not come to Jesus for salvation! Many will be offended by this and even declare that they have never been that bad. But, even though we all WERE that bad He di not leave us there! Praise His Name Forever!!!

    I’ve Never Been THAT Bad! Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Good Things Happen To Bad People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

    I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Something Good From Something Bad Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,045 views

    We learn from Paul's experience with his Roman imprisonment that God can use bad things that happen to us for good.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians called “Joy for the Journey.” 1. I want us to continue to understand how attitude makes a difference in whether or not we experience joy for the journey. 2. But by attitude, I don’t mean a foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Bad Do You Want To See?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,354 views

    A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

    “HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Messengers Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,878 views

    Confess your sins to God often, follow Jesus Christ and share His message to the world.

    Why do we call it Good Friday when someone died? The reason of course why it is a Good Friday is that there is a message of Good News. What happened on Good Friday is part of the Gospel, God’s Good News! What is this message? God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and gave that message in Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Good Things Happen To Bad People

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 6, 2021
     | 2,456 views

    Sometimes it seems like bad people are getting the better side of life while the good suffer.

    WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE Based on the work of Warren Wiersbe Read Psalms 73 “Almost Gone” It's important that we gird ourselves with basic truths. Life isn't free of painful experiences. Because we don't understand all things in life, we must fall back on things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Smith avatar

    When God's People Do Bad Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,601 views

    What’s going on when the saints sin?

    When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
     | 4,089 views

    Why did Paul write about the battle between the flesh and spirit in almost every one of his letters?

    Flesh & Spirit Sermon Series Part One: “What is so bad about my flesh?” 1. Over the past few weeks, God has been speaking to me about the power of the Spirit led life and the tragedy of the flesh led life. The consequences for a church, for a family or for an individual are dramatic, depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,499 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jerusalem- A New Start Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#12] JERUSALEM- A NEW START Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist