Sermons on Bad Things Happen:

Hope For Broken People

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 12, 2014

We are never broken so bad that God cannot fix us.

Hope for Broken People March 9, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are never broken so bad that God cannot fix us. Focus Passage: John 8:2-11 Supplemental Passage: Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Ingratitude results in grumbling - which is bad for you and the folks around you.

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble lanny smith Living a Life of Thankfulness / Exodus 16   • Consequences of complaining • Man robbed a Wendy’s in Atlanta by grabbing the cash drawer in the drive-thru. Called back. Twice. Complaining that there better be more than $586 in there the next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:3-9, Romans 1:18-21, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came Back From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What happened in Jesus' resurrection?

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. MY FOLLOWERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN “RESURRECTED ORIENTED” 1. The resurrection was taught in the Old Testament. a. Abraham’s action. “Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension (Acts 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 9, 2025

What happened after the resurrection?

How did Jesus ascend to heaven, invisibly or visibly? What important business did the apostles conduct after His ascension? Why were the twelve separate from others? Let’s look at Acts 1. After His resurrection, what did Jesus do for forty days? Why did he order the apostles to wait? Why was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Imitate

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 17, 2024

You have to be careful who and what you imitate. The results could be deadly. In life there are good examples and bad examples. People need to choose between the two. But even with warnings against bad examples, some people just don't seem to learn.

Alba 11-17-2024 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU IMITATE III John 9-14 In the late 1990s, aspiring actor and writer Johnny Knoxville had moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California, and landed work in commercials in order to support his wife and infant daughter. Among his ideas was one to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting, Jesus Style Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 11, 2013

Conflict happens in all relationships, but especially marriage.

Introduction We are in our 4th week in a series called First Love. We are studying the New Testaments’ classic passage on relationships, Ephesians 5:21–32. Eph 5:21–32 is specifically about marriage and singleness, but Paul says these things are really just windows into our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 26, 2007

This sermon helps us to understand what anger is and how we can tame this deadly monster. I. It is Okay to Get Angry Sometimes. II. Anger must be resolved. III. Some anger can lead to bad decisions.

There is a story of a girl who had to write a paper for school dealing with anger. She went to her father and said Dad what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean." With that the father went to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take God For Granted

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 1, 2003

what happens when we forsake God

1: The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Messianic Age Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Doh! I Knew You Were Like That! Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008

What happens when Nineveh doesn’t fall? What happens when God does something I don’t like? What happens when my theology doesn’t sit comfortably with God’s Word? What happens when he shows me that my priorities may be religious, but they’re not his?

Introduction Many have been rejoicing that former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic has at last been arrested and brought to trial. Accused of terrible war crimes, of genocide at Srebrenitsa, of more. If convicted of these crimes, is prison a strong enough sentence for this man? Many long for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

Nehemiah: A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Reuben Gaskin on Jun 7, 2018

Nehemiah expressed sorrow after learning of the bad situation back home. He went to the LORD GOD in prayer for solution to the problem. Who do you go to when faced with a bad situation?

The main character in the story is Nehemiah. According to Chapter 1: 1, he was the son of Hacaliah and was one of the captives carried away from Israel. He was fortunate to find himself in the Palace. GOD is able to bless us no matter the circumstances. We read in Verse 2, that when a delegation ...read more

Are You A Legalist? Or An Illegalist?

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Are you a legalist, or are you an illegalist? In other words, do you follow the law of God, or do you disobey the law of God? It is not a bad thing to be labeled a legalist. Satan has used this creative title to try to deceive many people to disobey God.

Matthew 7:13-27 Who in this room would consider themselves a legalist? This is the topic that I would like to briefly talk to you about tonight: Legalism, or “The Lie of Legalism.” Since the beginning of the Lord’s church, the devil has held nothing back; He has created so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

What is a revival? How does it happen? What do we want to happen when we pray for revival?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Revive Us Again Ps. 85:4-8 Introduction: The grand old hymn voices our prayer . . . We praise Thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love, For Jesus Who died, And is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homesick

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 25, 2008

Homesick- Have you ever been homesick? There was a time in my life when I was in college, my parents were getting a divorce, and my team was on a losing streak, and I can’t remember, but I believe that I was in a slump. I wanted to go home bad! This

HOMESICK! Heb. 12:1-3 Our world is corrupt. It is becoming more corrupt ever day. The issues today are not any different than they were way back when we left the garden. They may manifest themselves differently. The root is the same. Today we face same sex marriage, child abuse, drug ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist