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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "It's All Good Or It's All Bad”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    The Difference Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 7, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    . In Esther chapter 5, God has preserved for us a look at the contrast between the bad guy, Haman, and the good gal, Esther. As we discover these character qualities, or the lack thereof, examine your own life to see what you need to work on.

    The Differences Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Esther 5:1-14 Preached Wednesday May 7, 2003 Introduction: One of the fascinating things about the book of Esther is its rich character development. There is much to learn about the people in this story. So far we have seen how God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Good Things Happen To Bad People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    When unworthy people get good things, prayer helps us discover that we too do have good things, that the issue is not goods but our feelings, and that ultimately God is just and gracious.

    There is, indeed, very little justice in the world. But that’s very old news. We established that last week. Last week we talked about that age-old problem of what you do what bad things happen to good people. We thought about how, when good people get into tough times, it just feels as though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

    Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

    Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

    There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Good Things Happen To Bad People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

    I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,045 views

    God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

    “HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    When Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,672 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    Here is a look at how an all knowing and all powerful God still allows God’s people to suffer

    Text: Daniel chapter 8 Title: Why bad things happen to good people Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God Here again in chapter 8 we have more irrefutable evidence that our God is both all-knowing and all powerful. In Daniel chapter 8 God gives Daniel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    I've Got Good And Bad News

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,438 views

    Rom 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

    I’VE GOT GOOD AND BAD NEWS Rom 4:25 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Mount of Olives-Praying not my will They came and took Him from the garden to a mockery ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Dayringer, ThD avatar

    A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

    A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    His Return Is It Good News Or Bad News? Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,563 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    When Good People Do Bad Things

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    Teaching concerning the positive and negative aspects of peer pressure.

    Peer pressure, The good, the bad and the ugly Part 1 Peer pressure. Good or bad? Introduction 1. What do you have in common with the people in these pictures? 2. We all face the strangling power of peer pressure TEXT: 1. Proverbs 1:10, 15 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite