Sermons on Bad Theology:

The Good News, Bad News, No News Prophet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 14

THE MADNESS OF THE PROPHET (NUMBERS 20:1-13) What bothers you? Who gets under your skin? Why do those buttons go off? Many years ago, upon boarding a flight, Crystal Cathedral founder Robert Schuller’s, request to hang up his clerical robe was turned down by an attendant. The flight attendant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Doug Humphrey on Nov 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to help people trust God in the midst of life’s suffering and trials. Rather than focus on the "Why" question, I encourage them to focus on the "Who" question. For behind life’s trials stands a God who is good, loving and sov

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: The Bible teaches that we live in a fallen world. This is not the world as God originally created it. It is not the world as it will be one day. But when Adam and Eve sinned everything changed. The Bible says that creation itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

“HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 17: 20-37

Luke 17: 20-37 Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Cain, Noah & Babel – From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Cain, Noah & Babel – from bad to worse

Genesis 4-11 Manuscript From Bad to Worse I remember when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. The world was under the threat of nuclear war. America and Soviet Union were threatening to blow each other up. In the midst of this, in 1983, there was a movie called “The Day After.” The movie was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2011

We all have questions when what we have believed gets challenged. Well, the Jews had some questions for Paul that Paul seeks to respond to briefly. Ultimately he leads them to the bad news about themselves that prepares them for the good news of Jesus C

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Romans 3:1-31 Slide Intro Questions, Questions. We all have questions sometimes. Sometimes when we have grown up believing something or living a certain way and someone comes and contradicts what we learned growing up or what we have believed for most of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

If you want it go for it!

Thank you Rev. Roy Simpkins How bad do you want it? This is my second jab at Substance........ I preached this SUnday Morning.... My notes stink, and I stink in writing notes, but I did on this one......it's a simple message, not too deep..But went over really good! How Bad do you want ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destroyer, The Army, And The Rebel Or The Bad, The Worse, & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 27, 2013

This week we’ll discuss exegetical issues and the context of the last sentence (vv. 20-21), then next week we’ll observe this very disturbing response of the world to the suffering torment created as God’s judgment is poured out on the earth-unrepentance.

Revelation 9 The Destroyer, the Army, and the Rebel: (The Bad, the Worse, and the Ugly) This morning I wanted to focus on the last sentence of this chapter: The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-12, Mark 14:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other