Sermons on The Bad News:

Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007

A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary Versus Martha - A Matter Of Priority

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2015

We often hear the account of the dinner given for Jesus at Martha's house as a, "Mary was good and Martha was BAD" sort of idea. But, is that really the essence of what happened? Let's take a look ...

Today we'll be taking a look at an interesting event which took place in Bethany at the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. So, let's get right into it, OK? Luke 10:38-42 NRSV “Now as they went on their way, [Jesus] entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fulfilment Of The Word

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 31, 2007

The goodnews of the Christian message must come from all christians as we tell our stories of Christ in us. The good news set people free from their captivities, and offer them new hope and new way out of the comfort trap the devil set in this world.

‘Today, this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” Luke 4:14-21 You went back to where you grew up? You found things were no longer the same there anymore, the shops, the playground, the local Church and that local pub where Dad used to go and meet up with his friends for a nice pint or two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

Most of us are too young to remember this, but years ago, before World War II, there was a radio news broadcaster by the name of H.V. Kaltenborn. He always began his news broadcast with the words, Well, we’ve got good news today!

THE CITY OF GOD Revelation 21:1-27 Most of us are too young to remember this, but years ago, before World War II, there was a radio news broadcaster by the name of H.V. Kaltenborn. He always began his news broadcast with the words, Well, we’ve got good news today! That is the way I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obtaining Grace From Above

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Jul 10, 2012

This life is a struggle, and remains a struggle until God comes to help a man. If God refuses to help a man, life can be full of unprofitable labours, unfinished tasks, and thorny pathways. To progress in life, you may need new methods, new efforts, new i

Obtaining Grace from Above Text: Psalm 84:11, Heb. 4:16 Ps 84:11 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. NKJV Heb 4:15-16 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Favorite Word

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2018

I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.”

TITLE: JESUS FAVORITE WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 14:22-33 I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.” • In ST MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we want to talk about being angry when bad things are being done which is right, but we will look at Moses who did the right thing but did it the wrong way.

Right thing the wrong way Pt. 5 Anger Management Moses correcting the complaining Israelites Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series, “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” A right thing done in a wrong way can be as disastrous as either not doing it at all or even doing a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Vineyard

Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022

Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:8-16, Genesis 48:11, 1 Kings 2:15-16, Job 30:26-29, Isaiah 5:2-4, Matthew 11:2-3, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More For Less

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014

A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Drawing Nearer To God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 28, 2021

A new year's message to get us looking at God first.

New Year Message January 2, 2022 This is really a great Sunday! When we think about the new year, there’s always the hope that the new year will be better than the prior year. If 2021 wasn’t the best year, then there’s the hope, maybe an expectation that 2022 will be better. And if 2021 was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 21, 2010

John the Baptist was called by God to be the clarion and herald of the coming Good News!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2010 Date Preached: March 21, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Revealing of Messiah Sermon Text: John 1:15-34 Introduction: Ever since the fall of humanity in the Garden, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Will The World End? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

But there’s much more going on in Revelation 13 than the persecution of a few innocent people by a couple of world-class powers. The book of Revelation, particularly the last half, por-trays in symbolic language the final conflict

Some people think that talk about the end of the world is so much tabloid sensationalism. And in a sense, it is. Every now and then, as I wait in line at a grocery store checkout, I see a headline blaring that the world is about to end. If the line happens to be on the long side, I’ll sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongue Tamers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2012

The tongue is a powerful tool. However, as someone once said, "When it is good there is nothing better but when it is bad there is nothing worse." It's that last part that moves us to understand the importance of taming the tongue.

TONGUE TAMERS James 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: In northern New Mexico, at around 5 AM on July 16, 1945, the still dark early morning sky became as bright as the noonday sun. In that one blinding flash, the Atomic Age had begun. The atomic fireball shot upwards at 360 feet per second. The characteristic ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have No Other 'gods' Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 5, 2009

Intro to 10 Commandments and covers the first commandment from a New Testament perspective.

Have No Other ‘gods’ Exodus 20:3 - You shall have no other gods before me. Luke 4:8 - Worship the Lord your God and serve him only. Understanding the 10 Commandments The 10 Commandments are part of the Mosaic Covenant Old Covenant was a conditional Covenant between God and Israel New Covenant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational