Sermons on bad things:

Asaph's Bad Day

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2014

A sermon to confirm the hand of providence at work in the life of the believer.

"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Romans 8:18-28 Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Introduction: I hope you will excuse me for borrowing a title from an old Clint Eastwood movie but it just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things About Wisdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-33

Denomination: *other

From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 6, 2025

Moses tells Pharaoh to let his people go and then his day goes from bad to worse

The Story of Moses: From Bad to Worse Exodus 5-6 (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-06-2025 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Have you ever had a bad day? Probably not as bad as Alexander! In the course of one day, he wakes up with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stubbornness: A Virtue, And A Vice (Exodus 7:8-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 22, 2021

Being stubborn can be a good or bad thing, depending on: (1) if you're right, and (2) if you are stubborn in the right way, with love, and gentleness.

Let's start today by simply rereading Exodus 7:1-7: (7:1) And Yahweh said to Moses, "Look! I have made you God to Pharaoh, while Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. (2) You shall speak all that I command you, while Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh, and he will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:8-24

Embracing God's Blessings And Freedom. Deuteronomy 30

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message of hope by embracing God's blessings and freedom in the world we live in. Looking at hope in life versus looking at the bad things of this world.

Embracing God’s Blessings and Freedom. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dissatisfied With Satisfaction"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 24, 2004

In this sermon on "The Pearl Of Great Price", we see that if God is dissatisfied with our Christian life, we should also be dissatisfied with it. Dissatisfaction isn’t a bad thing, but a good thing.

“Dissatisfied With Satisfaction” Matthew 13:45-46 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are going to take a look at the parable that Jesus gives on “The Pearl Of Great Price”. Jesus doesn’t explain the parable. I want us to look at it in 2 ways … the INTERPRETATION … AND … the APPLICATION. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008

This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

“BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Those Days

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 9, 2010

Have you ever had "one of those days?" One of those days; when there was a hint that things were not going to go well? One of those days when one bad thing after another seems to hit you?

During our New Testament reading ... we heard a story concerning Paul's adventure ... in Greece. Paul and Silas were on a missionary journey ... in the area of Philippi ... and initially things seemed to be going ... pretty well. One day, however, ... things began to change. A certain woman, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

Battling With A Bad Attitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Today I want to preach about people that none of us like to be around. I’m talking about people with a BAD ATTITUDE.

The reason we do not want to be around such people is because they are miserable and they make everyone around them miserable. Illus: A guy named Matt received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully-grown, with a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every other word was an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting: The Good And The Bad Of It

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 11, 2009

Often we complain about our forgetfulness but forgetting plays a major part in living a Christian life. Let’s see how.

FORGETTING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF IT Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Love Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 3, 2013

A sermon on Luke 16:14-15 addressed to those who love religion and focusing on why man's religion can be a bad thing (Adapted from John MacArthur at: http://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/42-209/why-false-teachers-mock-the-truth-part-1)

HoHum: GOLLUM AND THE RING
Many of us are familiar with the Lord of the Rings trilogy. We cannot help but remember the character named Gollum. He was a hideous, pathetic creature who was possessed by the power of the ring. In fact, the ring was the reason for his hideous appearance. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reality

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

[Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32-38

Denomination: Methodist

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon that looks at God’s compassion starting from the perspective of why do bad things happen to good people. Preached well - Well I thought so!!

The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to continue this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed