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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019
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    David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

    Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejoicing Over Bad Things?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2019
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    "Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." Who in his right mind rejoices at wrong?

    Second Sunday of Lent 2019 One of the great themes of Christian literature, both in and out of the Scriptures, is the need for each of us to make a deliberate choice between the Two Ways of living. There is the way of life and the way of death, the way of following God’s will and law, or the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jude: Now For The Bad News Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
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    The little post-card falls into three sections: the purpose (3-4), the problem (5-19), the prescription or response to the problem (20-23). Vs 24-25 is an added postscript of praise that neatly ties the entire note together.

    Through the New Testament 06 Now for the Bad News Jude Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t always be upbeat, positive, and encouraging. The faith is about Good News. However, sometimes you have to talk about bad news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Good Works Are Bad

    Contributed by Tony Salisbury on Feb 12, 2011
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    A look at some Criteria that are necessary for good works to be good.

    For Valentine ’s Day several years ago I bought chocolates for everyone in my family. To help everyone remember which chocolates belonged to whom I bought different ones. One got rich dark Belgian chocolate. Another one received smooth creamy milk chocolate. All went well until my daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose In Good And Bad

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
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    God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Bryant avatar

    Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001
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    Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

    THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    A Good Man That Was Really Bad!

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009
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    There is no other way of salvation but God’s way!

    INTRO. Have you ever just seen someone that was a good man or woman, but knew they had a need that only God could meet. We go through lives, many times seeking for the things that will only satisfy for a brief time, and wonder why we are never content. In our text today, we see a great story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Good Times And Bad

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 13,010 views

    Does your faith waver during bad times?

    Faith in Good Times and Bad Times Scripture: Job 1:7-12; Luke 10:1-3; 17-20 In the traditional marriage vows, we make the commitment that we will stay with our spouse in good times and bad, sickness and health and for richer or poorer. In other words we are to remain with the person that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News, Bad News Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 3, 2009
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     | 4,345 views

    In today’s world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Want to start new series- How to be Rich. Adapted from-series by Craig Groeschel-lifechurch.tv With the beginning of a new year and in light of the current financial difficulties (challenges), I thought it would be prudent- talk about money In particular, may seem strange- How to be Rich. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "A Bad Case Of Jealousy"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2008
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     | 3,670 views

    Jesus was a better preacher than the scribes. They becane jealous. How much wiser they would have been, if they had joined in on the celebration of worship!

    Title: "A Bad Case of Jealousy" Introduction: On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles performed by Christ. Tonight, we will make our study on the miracle of Jesus casting out the demons. Question: Is casting out a demon from someone a miracle? Answer, have you ever heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    God Delights In Bad Odds

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,185 views

    The more unlikely the situation (if we pray), the better God likes it. God likes to show His hand, but He won’t do it unless we step out and depend on Him to come through in order for us have success. God likes the “come-from-behind” position.

    GOD DELIGHTS IN BAD ODDS 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what do you think you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Thanksgiving Instead Of Bad Words Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
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     | 3,651 views

    Impure passions become vehicles we take for a joyride end up like self-driving cars that take us where we don't want to go. They become our lords. But if we pursue purity of action and speech, these same passions become angels that lift us to heaven

    Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good Days - Bad Days

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    1- The good day in the life of Jesus 2- The bad day in the life of Jesus

    INTRO.- You’ve heard some of those good news/bad news deals. Here are a few for preachers. Good News: The Women’s Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 11-10. Good News: The Elder Board accepted your job description the way you wrote it. Bad News: They were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Is Porn Really All That Bad? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,999 views

    This sermon looks at five opening questions about pornography.

    FIVE STARTING QUESTIONS: 1. HOW SUBSTANTIAL A PROBLEM IS PORN IN AMERICA TODAY? Three numbers: a. Porn is about a $100 billion industry in America, which is 100 times higher than revenues 20 years ago. - Note that these numbers are just “the porn industry.” That is, the legal, W-2 filing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordan Runyan avatar

    Good Son, Bad Son

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

    Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed