Sermons on Bad Shepherds:

Good News, Bad News Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 3, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Want to start new series- How to be Rich. Adapted from-series by Craig Groeschel-lifechurch.tv With the beginning of a new year and in light of the current financial difficulties (challenges), I thought it would be prudent- talk about money In particular, may seem strange- How to be Rich. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Parenting Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008

Parenting isn’t easy. There are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results!

TEXT: Genesis 25 & 27 TITLE: The Good, the Bad, the ugly of parenting! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Parenting OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 20, 2008 PROP.: Parenting isn’t easy, there are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results! INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon deals with giving the tithe to the Lord.

Title: Good News, Bad News Text: Malachi 3:8-10, Date: 1/06/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you this morning. The bad news is that we still don’t have heat over in the fellowship Hall so we won’t be able to have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"A Bad Case Of Jealousy"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2008

Jesus was a better preacher than the scribes. They becane jealous. How much wiser they would have been, if they had joined in on the celebration of worship!

Title: "A Bad Case of Jealousy" Introduction: On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles performed by Christ. Tonight, we will make our study on the miracle of Jesus casting out the demons. Question: Is casting out a demon from someone a miracle? Answer, have you ever heard the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Good Times And Bad

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Does your faith waver during bad times?

Faith in Good Times and Bad Times Scripture: Job 1:7-12; Luke 10:1-3; 17-20 In the traditional marriage vows, we make the commitment that we will stay with our spouse in good times and bad, sickness and health and for richer or poorer. In other words we are to remain with the person that we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Is Bad - One Is Good

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009

A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: *other

Good Words For Bad Days Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009

Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring Good And Doing Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 4, 2008

We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it.

Title: Paradox: Desiring Good and Doing Bad Text: Romans 7:15-8:1 The Big Idea: We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it! Introduction Alex Gibney’s documentary on the life of “Gonzo” Hunter S. Thompson suggests that Thompson, “who committed suicide in 2005, survives to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Not As Bad As You Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Defeating the deadly temptation to compare ourselves with others--getting our eyes back on Christ!

Theme: 7 Deadly Temptations Series Purpose: Defeating the temptation to compare ourselves to others, Eyes on Christ Today we start a new series I am calling the 7 Deadly Temptations. o Have you heard of the 7 deadly sins? These are just about as bad—except that we can overcome them! We can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning From The Good And The Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2007

We can learn from the good kings and the bad kings but we most make sure the the King of Kings is on the throne of our lives.

Learning from the Good and the Bad 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles www.pontiacbible.org Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/07 A young businessman had just started his own firm and so he rented a beautiful office and furnished it with valuable antiques. As he was sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, he saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Bad At God's Hand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 6, 2006

Using Job as an example, we can live our lives with integrity through all circumstances by placing complete trust in God.

Job 1:1; 2: 1 – 10 -- Good and Bad at God’s Hand Intro: Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seemed to go right? --- There was once a man who was having just such a day. His car had broken down on the way to work, he was late for work, was told by his boss that the promotion he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is Work Good Or Bad?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Sep 7, 2005

A Labor Day expository sermon on the theme of work in the Bible, incorporating the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

Sermon942005 Hillsborough Reformed Church Ex. 20, Eph. 4 Labor Day Theme Is work good or bad? It depends on whom you ask and when! Ask the teen aged boy who has to mow the lawn and has put it off until now – and dad is ready to hit the roof while at the same time his friends want to play a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed