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Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Led Life Part 8 (Goodness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2002

based on 130 ratings

| 5,909 views

Goodness has everything to do with morality according to God’s standards as lived through the life of the Son.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church April 9 2002 Goodness Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The Greek word for Goodness is "agathosune" and means "in all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Good Grades On Life's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 3,524 views

A sermon I preached using an outline from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: If you have ever been to a cardiologist, you probably know what a stress test is like. They hook you up to a monitor, then put you on a treadmill, turning up the speed until the monitor reveals the condition of your heart. And all the while, you’re walking your feet off trying to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"It's All Good Or It's All Bad”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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Through the cross the believer has the promise that God is working in all things for his eternal good. But it’s a different story for the nonbeliever.

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Is Yet To Come: From Good To Better Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,602 views

God specializes in changing people; taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are, to where we ought to be.

II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can't Be Good! A Look At Depravity Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 7, 2015

based on 3 ratings

| 3,759 views

"In my flesh is no good thing," says Paul. Most of us have found this to be true from our experience. All will, eventually.

Let's deal with the subject of human Depravity, and in this discussion, its opposite, namely free will. So how can free will be the opposite of depravity? Remember we said above that the corruption of the human race extends to all areas of a person’s life, and one of those areas is the will. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 22, 2010

| 2,381 views

Often we don't understand God's discipline. But take heart and struggle on. He is bringing you up as his dear child and has a wonderful goal in mind for you.

Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 Theme: Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good A. His discipline reminds us of who we are B. His discipline encourages us to struggle on Season: Pentecost 13c Date: August 22, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 12:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When Good People Do Bad Things

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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An examination of how good people can make bad mistakes. This is a personal illustration of the 51st Psalm

When Good People Do Bad Things Generous in love- God, give peace! Huge in mercy- wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, Soak out my guilt, Soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; My sins are staring me down. You’re the One I’ve violated and you’ve seen it all, Seen the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020

| 2,521 views

This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:13-20, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020

| 3,102 views

This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:13-20, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,512 views

Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

His Return Is It Good News Or Bad News? Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 26, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,881 views

This sermon looks at the coming return of Jesus asking the question is it good news or bad news. Of course that depends on what side of the fence you are on. But either way this sermon tells us what’s coming to a town near you.

2Thes:1:8-10. Good news or bad news? • Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news and bad news for you.” The man said, “Okay --- give me the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 7,187 views

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For The Escape Clause?...the Good Samaritan

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 12, 2022

| 2,754 views

The story of the Good Samaritan was Jesus' way of blasting our excuses for trying to get out of obeying God to demonstrate compassion for the needy. An escape clause is a device in a contract to elude responsibility!

LOOKING FOR THE ESCAPE CLAUSE?...The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3 LAWYER JOKES 1. JOKE 1: A lawyer died and went to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argued. “I’m too young to die. I’m only 55.” “Fifty-five?” said Saint Peter. “No, according to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commit To Loving Life And Seeing Good Days! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 1,598 views

Whatever our situation, these reflections will help each of us discover how to love life more fully and see more good days every day of the year!

Sermon: Commit to Loving Life and Seeing Good Days! Psalm 34:11-15, “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-15, 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Proverbs 12:28, Proverbs 18:21, Romans 5:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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