Sermons on Bad Temper:

Putting An End To Self-Defeating Behavior Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 13, 2003

Here are some self-help principles from Daniel chapter 4 on putting an end to self-defeating behavior in your life.

In Daniel chapter four we read of a king gone mad. This, by the way, is not unusual. There are many instances in history (and in modern culture) of those who have achieved great status, wealth, power or fame, ending up mentally and/or emotionally disturbed. Sometimes it is directly tied to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Setting A Good Example

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 23, 2005

Are you a good axample to others?. Without a doubt many have been a bad example to others at one point or another, sometimes to someone who is weaker or a new brother or sister in the faith.

“Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”. 1. Paul was talking to Timothy who was a Pastor and also a young man. Everyone who is a leader, whether at church or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robbed By Relationships Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Flies In The Perfume

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

Sometime we stink before GOD

Flies in the Perfume Intro: Perfume maker Many years ago there was a perfume maker who made the best perfume. He had been working on his latest creation for over a month. All his work was beginning to pay off, this was the best perfume he had ever created. He couldn’t wait to show it to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie campaign. Redemption is one of the greatest things God does for us. The past, present and future

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

We Live In Lion Country! That Is Good! That Is Bad!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2019

Negative people can see a problem for every solution! God's children live in lion country! We love when everything goes good! We expect easy paths? Will we ever learn bad things can happen to good people? Be patient! Be persistent! God can turn the dark night into a bright day!

WE LIVE IN LION COUNTRY… THAT IS GOOD! THAT IS BAD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE PEOPLE CAN FIND A PROBLEM FOR EVERY SOLUTION. POSITIVE PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN… THEY WILL FIND A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM. THAT IS SO GOOD, NO THAT IS SO BAD… I HEARD THE PREACHER TELL A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 45:15, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dual Nature Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

GOOD OR BAD USAGE

THE DUAL NATURE OF THE TONGUE JAMES 3:8 1. INTRODUCTION. THE TONGUE IS UNIQUE AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY. IT CAN SPEAK BLESSINGS OR IT CAN SPEAK CURSES. IT CAN LIFT PEOPLE UP OR IT CAN TEAR PEOPLE DOWN. IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY OR IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE SAD. IT CAN SET PEOPLE AT EASE OR IT ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hole In Your Boat

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 27, 2019

Then the storm is over, its smooth sailing, we don’t realize we are in the most dangerous part of our journey.

WATCH OUT YOU’LL Get A HOLE In YOUR BOAT ILLUS: BOAT THRU THE STORM Imagine you’re in a small boat and a sudden storm comes up. The sky is dark the wind is howling; the waves are raging. All of a sudden there are 20-foot swells and your boat is being tossed like a twig in a stream, one minute you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solomon: The World’s Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

The most valuable things in life are not bought with money.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How God Leads Through Circumstances Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

12 ways to look at circumstances.

A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:28). 3. God works His plan when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Matthew 5:13-16, Galatians 2:12-14

Topics: Consequences, Bad Actions, Decisions

God's Positioning Sequence (Gps)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 9, 2013

This section of the Story covers complaining in the wilderness; the bad report from the spies; and Moses' final speech.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE a. I wonder if Moses felt like he was "herding cats" b. Or, maybe he felt like a parent on a cross country road trip with the kids saying: 1) Are we there yet? 2) Mom, he's looking at/touching me. 3) Bologna sandwiches? Why can't we stop? 2. A serious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

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

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Chaos Is Not From The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 14, 2025

If your service makes people think you are crazy the Holy Spirit is not moving. He is grieving.

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. e????a´te?a egkrateia eng-krat'-i-ah From G1468; self control (especially continence): - temperance. Strong's Concordance If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 14:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Advice That Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal