Sermons on Bad Things Happen:

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

When God Seems Far Away

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 26, 2005

A message for those who have serious questions for God as to why things happen the way they do.

“When God Seems Far Away” (Habakkuk chapter 1) I have a message this morning that I think every person here can identify with. And as I prepared this message, I really wrestled with what to say and how to say because I don’t want anything to be taken wrong or misunderstood. I just want you to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Things From God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2006

We have many ways in which we think we can get God to answer prayers. Luke 11 gives us insight as to our approach to God and the real way He answers prayer.

For many more Bible studies in audio and video form, please visit our website at: CalvaryChapelNewberg.org How do you approach God to get things and what things do you expect? Roulette Wheel - spin the wheel and take your chances Genie - you get three wishes, any wishes you want School master - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Come To The Table

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

The table is more than just a place to have a meal. Other things happen at the kitchen or dining room table. Conversations take place at the table; people play games and do projects at the table. Special things happen at the table.

COME TO THE TABLE We just had Thanksgiving where we got together with family and friends and gathered around the table. We like to hear that call, "dinner's ready, everyone come to the table". But that's not just a call to come and eat. The table is more than just a place to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 22:14-27, 2 Samuel 9:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Glory Fills All Things

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 13, 2003

Although the world does not rightly honor the Lord God, his glory fills all things so that like Isaiah we stand trembling before his holiness because of our sins but receive his forgiveness because of the sacrifice of Jesus.

The Lord’s Glory Fills All Things Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Isaiah 6:1-8: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

Of all the remarkable things we have enjoyed, of all the wonderful things we have witnessed; what is the greatest? There's one that is above all the rest! This sermon was preached on Valentine's Sunday.

Valentine’s Day: Humor: I want to see something cheap! Lead-in: On February 14th we celebrate “Valentine’s Day.” A day that reminds us to show special love and attention to that special someone in our life. Indeed, we do need reminding from time to time not to take our loved ones for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Every Thing Praise The Lord

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

Let every thing praise the Lord

Psalm 97:1-12 LET EVERY THING PRAISE THE LORD 3-8-08 Today Lord willing we’re going to talk for a little while on, “praising the Lord” and He is surely worthy to be praised, in fact He is the Only One that is worthy to receive praise because He and He alone is the only Wise and True God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Leaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2018

The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. Let's put in the good leaven and leave out the bad, because either one can fill our lives.

Prelude The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. It’s important for us to know the difference, so that we make sure that the good things in our lives grow and not the bad. Purpose: Let’s learn about the meaning of leaven in the Bible. Plan: We’ll look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Our Money: Doing The Right Things

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 30, 2017

We all have something and this message looks at how we are supposed to treat the things we have

Well, today is the day. You ready? It’s April 30th the last day to get your taxes filed for 2016. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are elected or rejected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

New Year: Six Things To Do

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 2, 2021

As we enter 2021, Ephesians 5:15-20 gives us six advice to do this year and the rest of our lives: 1) To be Careful, 2) To Be Fruitful, 3) To be Wise, 4) To be filled with the Spirit, 5) To Praise God, 6) To be Thankful

Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, let us focus on what the Apostle Paul said to the Ephesians that I believe we should do too. Let’s read Ephesians 5:15-20. There are six things that Paul wants us to do this year and always: I. To Be Careful (V. 15 "Be very careful, then, how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, Romans 12:2, John 9:4, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 16:23-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Good Things About Midnight

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 27, 2004

This sermon is too encourage those who are going through trials and tribulations which are called midnight.

Some Good Things About Midnight And when they had laid many stripes upon them; they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. And at midnight Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23, Acts 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Remember This Mother's Day

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 10, 2015

In this message, we will study closely the right attitude to our mothers, how we express our appreciation to them and the result when we honor them. The more we express our love and appreciation to our mothers, the longer our lives will be on earth.

Exodus 20:12 (NIV) "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." There are three things we are going to talk about from this verse: 1. What is the right kind of attitude we need to show towards our father and mother? We are to HONOR ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Nazarene