Sermons on Good Or Bad Decisions:

Calculate The Cost

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2019

When we embrace a relationship with Jesus, we end up calculating the cost of following Him. I use a current political story to show not everything is as we think it is.

Calculate the Cost Luke 14:25-33 February 3, 2019 I’m going to start out being a little political. Most of you will recall that there was an incident in Washington DC, in which some students from a Catholic school were chastised, and that’s being gentle for how they treated a Native American who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Bad Things Happen To God's People

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 5, 2012

God's people often ask "Why has this happened to me?" However, God is not so much interested in why as "what." In this fallen world we cannot prevent bad things from happening. What we do in response to them is another question.

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE? Acts 16:25-34 25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

The Life Of Joseph/ Trials To Triumph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered why some things have happened? the Life of Joseph is a example of God making something good out of something bad.

The life of Joseph/ Trials to Triumph Selected Scripture from Genesis 39-41 We are going to read Genesis chapter 39, 40, 41…just kidding. We are going to look at parts of each of these chapters. Maybe this week you could take as your reading this account of Joseph. We are going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Alive And Well Or..."My Testimony Of A Bad Day..."

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2015

Faith and spiritual warfare

Sermon God is alive and well OR...."....My testimony of a bad day..." by Greg Moller --2/5/2015 Im a pastor of a small start up church. Our services and Bible Studies are held at a members home. As we are just starting out, we don't have much money. Due to having to feed my four kids, wife, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Bible Church

What Does The Bible Say About Sowing Bad Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 15, 2024

Have we become mingled with the world? If so, have we darkened the light of Christ so that the world cannot see Him? Have we become rotten as Christians?

Let us begin by turning to Leviticus 19:1-37 and reading about The Mingled Seed. The online free dictionary defines the word mingle as – to mix or bring together in combination, to be or become mixed or united, to associate or take part with others. The past tense form is mingled, which means the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-37, Joel 1:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 1 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

Barabbas was the first person to benefit from Jesus' death on the cross, what can we learn from his experience?

A tale of two Jesus’ So this is where it would end, in front of a hostile crowd, nailed to a cross. He had of hoped for better and I’m sure his family had hoped for better. I don’t know what his mother had envisioned for the little boy who played at her feet but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 2 - The Water Is Bad Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

The water of Jericho was bad and could not be fixed. Elisha trusted in the Lord and was led by Him to the solution. We all need to be purified like that water at Jericho. There are lessons in all of this for us all.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 2 - THE WATER BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 4 [B]. THE WATER IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 19 [[Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22, 1 Kings 18:3-4, James 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Root Of All Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 24, 2023

Many wrongdoings in life are considered as evil. Evil is defined as acts of an immoral or wicked nature and can be related to many characteristics.

C. JoyBell C; an American author once remarked: “Never get involved with people who are likely to envy you at the end of the day. People like that will actually lurk in the bushes, play your mind, and pounce on you when you are at our most vulnerable state. Envy is the root of all evil, in all men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:21

Wronged By Riches Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2012

Wealth is neither good nor bad. It is how we use it that matters. James gives a strict warning to the wealthy on dealing with their priorities in their riches and their abuses of people.

1. Several guys were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone lying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the mall two blocks from ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Pig, By Any Other Name, Still Smells Just As Bad Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 23 in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

The Christian and the Social Order (BFM #23) A pig, by any other name, still smells just as bad Text: Matthew 5:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of you have ever listened to Dr. James Dobson? Or watched Dr. D. James Kennedy on TV? Or maybe you’ve read some of Dr. Albert Mohler Jr. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 1 - The Judgement Is Bad Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

Men have become followers, not leaders. In too many cases men have abrogated their positions through a bad Christian walk, laziness; a careless, unconcerned walk with the Lord. A failure to be students of scripture with nothing that God can use, leaves a spiritual vacuum for the next generation.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 1 - THE JUDGEMENT IS BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 3 [A]. THE UNDERSTANDING IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 15 [[Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Numbers 10:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Negativity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational