Sermons on Bad Success:

Jesus Revives A Doubting Disciple’s Faith Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 29, 2018

Thomas gets a bad rap, receiving the name of "Doubting Thomas." This sermon examines Thomas's bout with doubt and how we can learn from his experience.

Jesus Revives a Doubting Disciple’s Faith Sermon #4 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 29, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Chance And A Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 6, 2020

Hell is real. Hell is bad. Hell is eternal. But Hell is avoidable. The good news is that through Christ our sins have been paid for. In Christ there is hope.

How many of you believe in Heaven? [Pause.] Dumb question? Well, bear with me. How many of you believe in Hell? [Pause.] How many of you believe that Hell is a real place and not just some concept or metaphor? [Pause.] You would think that the concept or belief in a real Heaven and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 14:6, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Stubbornness: A Virtue, And A Vice (Exodus 7:8-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 22, 2021

Being stubborn can be a good or bad thing, depending on: (1) if you're right, and (2) if you are stubborn in the right way, with love, and gentleness.

Let's start today by simply rereading Exodus 7:1-7: (7:1) And Yahweh said to Moses, "Look! I have made you God to Pharaoh, while Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. (2) You shall speak all that I command you, while Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh, and he will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:8-24

Christian Benefits

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

We all have had someone come to us and say, "I have some good news and some bad news to tell you."

I do not know about you, but I always cringe when someone says that, because I know the bad news has to be very bad when it has to be softened with some good news first. Illus: The story is told of a lady who went to a doctor because of her obesity problem. The doctor knew how much she loved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Splitting Headache Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2021

Today’s sermon revolves around a working mother who is a judge-prophetess, a superstitious general, some really bad weather, and a headache to end all headaches.

A Splitting Headache (Judges 4:1-24) 1. Billy, a 4 year old boy, goes to the doctor with a number of symptoms, including a headache. The doctor asks, "Billy, can you tell me what's bothers you the most?" Billy replies: "I'd have to say my little sister." 2. What do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Of Joseph/ Trials To Triumph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

The life of Joseph is an example that shows us being a Christian is not easy. It is also an example of God taking some bad or rough and turning into something worthwhile for His Glory.

The life of Joseph/ Trials to Triumph Selected Scripture from Genesis 39-41 We are going to read Genesis chapter 39, 40, 41…just kidding. We are going to look at the life of Joseph. His trials and what God did with those trials to make him be the person he was. What he needed to go through so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Not The Author Of Confusion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

All of us have driven through neighborhoods and noticed that many of the houses are built with carports - some even with double carports - to park their cars out of the bad weather.

In many of these homes, from the street you see the garage doors are open, and you immediately come to the conclusion there is no way they could park a car in there because they are filled with what looks like junk. It is even dangerous to walk into some of these carports because you might get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Big Problems, Bigger Solutions

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Jan 8, 2024

I wonder if you have ever had anyone ask you something like this? Do you want the good news or the bad news first?

As I was headed to Brookhaven the other day to do my radio show, I was listening to the station and as the anchor was either coming out of a break or into a break, his bumper music really bothered me. It was a song by Jelly Roll, yea don’t look him up, I did and was not impressed. But back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Freed For Fidelity Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Students, what’s the best day of school? Well, definitely not Mondays since you have the whole week to get through. Fridays aren’t bad. ...

Students, what’s the best day of school? Well, definitely not Mondays since you have the whole week to get through. Fridays aren’t bad. Get through that school day and the weekend awaits. While weekends are nice, before you know it, Monday has rolled around again. Ugh. No, the best day of school is ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing God's Blessings And Freedom. Deuteronomy 30

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message of hope by embracing God's blessings and freedom in the world we live in. Looking at hope in life versus looking at the bad things of this world.

Embracing God’s Blessings and Freedom. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Equipped

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024

Believers need to comprehend the ways of God and grow, the moment calamity hits the roof, they think we have sinned, God is bad; nevertheless, sufferings are part of life.

Stay equipped 2 Kings 4:1 “The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” There is an urgency to share my thoughts because believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Turns Situations Around Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

We serve a God who specialises in turning things around for His people. No matter how bad the situation may seem, He can transform it for good.

THE GOD WHO TURNS SITUATIONS AROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Psalm 30:5, Job 42:10, Isaiah 43:19, 2 Kings 7:1-20 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. At times, it appears as though everything is working against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Wise About Integrity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2024

Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.

A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:6, Proverbs 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 18, 2020

Ezra and Nehemiah provide a biblical background for us. They led a people facing far more difficult circumstances to a point of great success in their work, in their national identity, and in their new understanding of faith.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is your purpose? How do you pursue your purpose? People around the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11, Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Living In Crete

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jul 1, 2014

Titus was miserable in Crete, writing to Paul, the title might have been “How to Make the Best of a Bad Situation.” I have decided to title this message Happy Living in Crete.

Happy Living in Crete Titus 1:1-15 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries The little book of Titus covers just a few pages in most Bibles. There are lots of questions about this relatively ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist