Sermons on Bad Things To Good People:

All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010

The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus wants us to "do good" and "save lives", to show concern for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Let us pursue the good of others, and seize every opportunity to do so.

Jesus pursued the good of other people. • He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. • In fact, Jesus lived his entire life for the good of other people. • We are all beneficiaries of that life - He died ultimately for our good. Today, we are called to live such a life. • As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things We Ought To Lament

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 25, 2009

This sermon finds a connection with the current condition of the United States with the condition of Jeremiah’s Judah. It also teache sus to respond with lament and hope as Jeremiah did for his people and nation.

A Lament of Our Own Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26 Before we get into this scripture and how it applies to our lives today it might be good to identify the author of Lamentations and learn a little about his background. Knowing these details will help us better understand what the writer is ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26

Denomination: Methodist

How Can We Complain About The Type Of Rod That God Uses On Us? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 19, 2024

Habakkuk asked God why bad people succeed while good people do not. God's answer, they don't.

The Punishing Rod Part One Habakkuk 1:1-11 When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things To Remember Series

Contributed by John Ruland on Dec 28, 2024

Things to Remember that are important in life

Remember we must separate earthly things from spiritual things No matter what you ask from GOD. GOD will never take our freewill to choose away from us. Some things you ask for will take away our free will to choose, GOD will never take away our free will to choose. It all comes down to throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17, John 14:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

These Things #5 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #5 1ST TIMOTHY 4:16 – 5:21 INTRODUCTION: WE HAVE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, WITH A BREAK FOR EASTER, IN A STUDY OF INSTRUCTIONS THAT PAUL GAVE TO TIMOTHY THAT WE HAVE TITLED “THESE THINGS”. AND AS WE’VE MOVED THROUGH THE BOOK OF 1ST TIMOTHY, WE’VE SEEN THAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Are Certain

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 17, 2005

SOMETHING IN THIS WORLD ARE UNAVOIDABLE, UNESCAPABLE, ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN.

THINGS THAT ARE CERTAIN I.MAN IS BORN (v. 1) II. MAN DIES (v.10) II. ETERNITY - "..where is he.." (v. 10) ***What we do in this life will determine where we spend eternity*** I’M GLAD THESE THINGS ARE CERTAIN... 1 Tim. 1:12-15 I. CHRIST CAME INTO THE WORLD II. WE’RE ALL SINNERS III. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

3 Things

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists.

THREE THINGS It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists. 3 things in life that once gone, never come back: Time Words Opportunity 3 things in life that can destroy a person: Anger Pride Unforgiveness 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If These Things Are Liking

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 8, 2011

Show your trust in the Lord.

IF THESE THINGS ARE LIKING 2 Peter 1 1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

There are occasions to pause and ask ourselves about what is of most importance or prominence in our life, especially when our modern world asks so much and moves so fast. There are 16 times that the phrase, ONE THING, appears in scripture. Of those, th

How often have we heard the instruction given …..”One at a time please”? The teacher surrounded by inquisitive children with a question. The Mom surrounded by children hungry for their dinner. Doing one thing at a time is the opposite from juggling many tasks. Having simplicity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6, Psalm 27:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Thing Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

What if you could only get 1 thing from God in the New Year? What would that 1 thing be?

One Thing I. Introduction Crowded. Pressed. Overwhelmed. Panicked. Pressured. Distracted. Pursued. Sleepless. Scattered. Scared. Shattered. That sounds like I am talking about Walmart on Christmas Eve doesn't it? However, the truth is I am describing what seems to be the consistent condition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

All These Things

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

Things that will busy your life, but cause you to miss heaven.

ALL THESE THINGS Scripture: Matthew 4:1 -11 I. THE TEMPTATION (to accept all these things). A. Christ was tempted. B. You and I are tempted . Satan offers everyone a version of "all these things." C. Reaction to the temptation? II. THE TASTE (for all these things). A. Christ sought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Things That Are Indispensable

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 10, 2021

As a Christian we must have these in our life.

These things that are indispensable 1. Without shedding of blood there is no remission. Hebrews 9: 22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 2.Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11: 6But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Crowd Is Not A Good Idea Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A children’s Service talking about how people think we can get to heaven

Following the crowd is not a good idea. Luke 13-22-30 Gladstone Baptist Church - 6/8/06 pm S1 - Heaven seems like such a wonderful place and everyone wants to get to heaven don’t they. But many people will miss out. Hi Boys & Girls, Mums & Dads, today I want to talk to you about heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Call To Repent

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002

Understanding Why Bad Things Happen

JESUS’ CALL TO REPENT Luke 13: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Tragedy and injustice have always been a part of life 1. Jesus spoke of two that took place in His day a. There was a tower in Siloam that fell killing 18 people b. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist