Sermons on Bad Things:

Counsel For Troubled Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things

Intro: People who are discouraged in life have always asked the familiar question, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do the righteous suffer? Why are they being deprived of good things in life while the wicked prosper?” When sad and terrible things happen to the Christian, what should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: *other

Crooked Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 9, 2022

Dallas Willard: "Faith in God is not just believing that He exists. Faith in God is believing that He is right."

WISE LIVING: CROOKED THINGS Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 7:1-29 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Crooked Tree Story, english-for-students.com/The-Crooked-Tree.html [ADAPTED] I read an old English story this week that I thought was interesting. It seems a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Life Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018

Faith and trust do not come from understanding.They come from an awareness of God’s character.

I. INTRODUCTION 1. There are many mysteries in life: things that we cannot comprehend no matter how hard we try. Many of these mysteries lead to questions about God and his ways, particularly when he does not make sense?at least to our level of understanding. A. Perhaps the most often asked of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Not In Things

Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Adventist

Big Lessons From Small Things

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Sometimes we think it must be big to be God. That is not always the outcome.

BIG LESSONS FROM SMALL THINGS or FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS Introduction: Prophet Zechariah 4:10--- "For who has despised the day of small things?" He was trying to encourage a nation as they were rebuilding their temple and having a difficult time. The budget was low, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Ezra 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of Things Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Do you worry about the end of things? So did the Thessalonians. Paul the Apostle brings them and us some words of encouragement.

People wonder about the end of things. A recent article in Discover Magazine gives “7 Steps to Survive The End of the Universe.” The article uses the premise that our universe is expanding rapidly and accelerating. One day there will be nothing left but coldness and darkness – no life. But wait! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In The Midst Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

We have seen the trials of job and then we say a silent prayer that it would not happen to us. We have questions and we have people that are willing to give advice and we have to sort out if it is good advice. What does the Lord say through the experiences of Job?

Lessons learned from Job #4 In the midst of suffering Job chapter 4 Selected verses Introduction- Sermon title- In the midst of suffering…What do you do? We have been in a study of Job. We have looked at the trials that have happened to Job and then we say a silent prayer that all those things ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Even The Bad Times Are Good

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 16, 2021

Joseph's life is a testament to God's promise that He is always there and He can bless us even in the hardest of times.

Even the Bad Times Are Good By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Country Music 1. Building a sermon around the sentiment of a country music song could get a little dicey. 2. There were a few wholesome songs for us old enough to remember them. 3. Thus, the title of today’s lesson B. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie campaign. Redemption is one of the greatest things God does for us. The past, present and future

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:20, Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

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

A Message For 9-11 Sunday

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 16, 2021

Bad things have happened to people many times over the years. There were some people who spoke to Jesus about a recent event. His reply wasn't something they expected to hear.

Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on 9-12-2021. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: The question has been asked many times before: Where were you on 9-11, 2001? I was a substitute school teacher that day. During the second period, I think, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 25, 2008

1st in a series of sermons on Vision, it explains the first step in vision... dissatisfaction.

The Vision Thing Nehemiah 1 For weeks you heard a lot about vision. Then after some meetings, you didn’t hear about it. Now, for a couple of weeks you have seen these strange signs around the church. You are hopefully wondering what they mean. Well, today I hope to help you understand. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Esteeming God's Word Series

Contributed by Newman Enyidede on May 4, 2019

The value and preciousness of God's Word in the lives and lips of God's people have been facing challenges. Some things seem to be contesting with God's word daily in our lives. Many of them are not mere bad things, but good things.

*_"And the Word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. " 1 Samuel 3:1_* Open visions are good and helpful in order to facilitate and speed up certain things in the realms of the Spirit. But open visions have challenges. One of the greatest challenges, is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

No Such Thing As A "God-Failure"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 15, 2003

Sometimes it looks like God has failed. But he never fails. His compassions are new every morning.

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33 “NO SUCH THING AS A ‘GOD-FAILURE’” Not this past week, but the week before, there were power-failures all over the area, because of all of the storms. I’m sure you know the signs of a power failure: The lights don’t work. The air conditioner doesn’t work. The ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The In Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Those who are “In Christ” have freedom from condemnation and transformative power in His name.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a beautiful day to explore the boundless wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be exploring the message of Romans 8:1 and the incredible power that comes from being "In Christ". This is relevant to every single one of us, because it concerns our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Topics: Christ, Alone