Sermons on Bad Things To Good People:

Helping People - Our Method Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

1 of 3 messages setting the vision for ministry at Meridian Christian Church. In three weeks we explore and examine the core values of MCC.

8/5/07 – Helping People: Our Method Helping People Find The Way Home Helping People Have you ever thought about how some things just didn’t seem to belong together. For example a Karate Studio and Senior Home just don’t seem to fit well with each other. Or consider the idea of starting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Greatness - Matthew 5:19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 2, 2024

People who seek glory and honor in this world are called megalomaniacs. If that’s such a bad thing in this world, why does Jesus want us to seek greatness in the kingdom? Is greatness in the kingdom ever a motivating factor for things you do?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

The Good Kings Of Judah Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Jehosheba is the lady who saved Christmas. Remember, God had promised to always have one of David’s descendants on the throne: “His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me” (Psalm 89:36).

This our fifth study on the royal family of Israel and I’m grateful to take this journey with you. This study has caused me to do a lot of research! Tonight, we are going to meet the unknown lady who saved Christmas, join with a king in asking soul-searching questions about our security and safety, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3-6, 1 Kings 22:43-44, Psalm 89:36

Denomination: Baptist

In All Things God Works...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2008

Lets look at 3 specific blessings that come into our lives through our problems. And as we see how God has used problems in the past to bring about great blessings, it will help us in the problems we face today.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Romans 8:28-29; Luke 15:11-20 There are so many great passages of Scripture. And when I first began preparing this sermon I considered & prayed about some that I hoped would be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mothers Day: Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Praising mothers who raised good children, while not condeming them if their children go bad.

Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns Learning From Prodigal Mothers and Prodigal Children May 13, 2012 A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#4understanding Small Things Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002

We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

#4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15, 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Fathering In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Thing's And The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Culwell on Jul 20, 2018

We are to spiritual minded like Christ not carnal minded like the world

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Choose The Good Portion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of prioritizing our relationship with God and abiding in Christ, as exemplified by Mary in the biblical passage, over worldly distractions and anxieties.

Good morning, Church! I hope this day finds you blessed and full of the Holy Spirit. As we gather today, I am reminded of a quote by A.W. Tozer, "The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One." Isn't that a beautiful thought? Let's turn our hearts and minds now to the Word of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Topics: Abiding, Christ

Good News For The Weak Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2021

God uses the weak to shame the strong; he does this by choosing the young Mary for the important task of bearing his Son.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next three weeks, we will look at different characters in the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus was good news of great joy for all of them, a poor young couple like Joseph and Mary, the marginalized shepherds, or even cosmic beings (angels). • We tend to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Little Church

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

We choose what is good enough for us, cars, entertainment and homes. God expects offerings to him to be more thatn good. HE demands excellence.

A Good Little Church There are a lot of good things in life. We all make choices in what is good enough. Like how many premium channels on our TV. Perhaps extra things that we deserve after all our hard work. The harder we work the more careful we are with our spare time. (I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10-14

Denomination: Congregational