Sermons on Bad Odor:

The Altitude Of Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005

When God examines your attitude, is He pleased? Are you sinning against God – not by what you do – but by your bad attitude?

What do… Ricky Davis, Milton Bradley, and Kevin Johnson … have in common? Well, they are all great athletes who have played for Cleveland teams. But the phrase that comes to my mind is “bad attitude.” I, for sure, don’t know the details of the stories with these men and you certainly can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray When The Going Is Good

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

We have all made mistake and bad decision in life, let this sermon show you how to make a fresh start in life.

HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NCV) How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced many setbacks and failures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, John 10:10, Isaiah 43:18, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why??

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 12, 2002

WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies such as Sept. 11th?

WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies? I don’t believe anyone can fully answer such questions. But I do know that we live in a world which is suffering the consequences of sin. Way back in the beginning of time, people chose to disobey God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 14 - Matthew 12:38-41 - The Greatest Miracle Of All! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 11, 2010

He doesn't mess around with their bad attitudes or get DISTRACTED from the essentials. He leads them to the GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL.

Part 14 - Matthew 12:38-41 - THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL! A few days ago, my good friend Joe (not his real name) was taken into hospital after the antibiotics that he was taking didn't appear to be making a discernable difference. He deteriorated quickly and after a few days he was just a skeleton ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014

Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr. Perfect

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 19, 2014

And there is something bad about living with someone who is perfect, who never makes a mistake, it wears on you, and your relationship and your life.

I want to tell you a story that might help you or someone you know, who may be in the same situation. There was a lady one time who wanted to get married, she had been dreaming about, thinking about, planning for it, she could wait for that day to arrive. Well, one day she had went to a social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Final sermon in the "Being the Church" series, focusing on why bad things happen in our lives and how we can overcome them.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/28/08 Being the Church How to Survive Life’s Storms Scripture: Acts 27 Icebreaker: Good news, bad news for a pastor: Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Women’s Guild voted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

The Importance Of Being Paul Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 16, 2008

God will use your past history, good, bad and even what you see as irrelevant to further the Gospel in your life today.

The Apostle Paul has been accused of not being the real thing. Paul is being accused of not being authentic, he is accused of being a slick salesman rather than a true disciple. Is Paul reliable? Is Paul authentic? Are his writings to be taken seriously? Can we trust Paul and his understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interceding For Her Children

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2009

Mrs. Zebedee has received a bad rap. Perhaps it is all right to ask for great things for our children--if it honours the Master.

*Matthew 20:20-23* *Interceding for Her Children* “The mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to Him with her sons, and kneeling before Him she asked Him for something. And He said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to Him, ‘Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at Your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still; God Reigns

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 13, 2008

No matter how bad seems to be getting in the world that surrounds us, we (Christians) can remain at peace knowing that our God reigns.

Be Still; God Reigns Psalm 46:1-11 Intro Most scholars believe this psalm was composed in the aftermath of God’s delivering the Israelites from Sennacherib’s army. This deliverance occurred after the siege of Jerusalem that ended when the angel of the Lord killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Violent Man Entices And Leads

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD shows that we don't need to adapt to the leadership of bad men but continue to serve and be a slave of JESUS not men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a leader? No, I'm not. I'm a servant and slave of JESUS, JESUS is my Leader. Where He leads I will follow. Matthew 16:24 (Amplified Bible) Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 17, 2018

Using the story of the woman caught in adultery, Pastor John shows us how we can react like Jesus to bad situations.

Caught! CCCAG June 17th, 2018 Scripture- John 8:1-11 What we just watched was a video representation from the movie the Gospel of John that depicts one of my favorite Bible Narratives because it shows the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ for the sinner. Anyone who is giving their heart to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Name That Is Above Every Name

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 5, 2018

THAT’S WHY THE NAME OF JESUS IS A SPECIAL NAME IT IS A STAINLESS NAME BECAUSE THERE IS NO SIN OR BLEMISH OR A BAD REPUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH HIS NAME

Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Suffering All About, And Can We Gain From It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 24, 2019

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we suffer; and what are we mean to do about it.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th March 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal