Sermons on A Good Future:

War A Good Warfare Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to alert us to the fact of spiritual warfare and give us information that wll help us in our spiritual battles.

War A Good Warfare 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Our passage for this morning reads, This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2010

A sermon on the motivations for giving (I believe the outline and seed thoughts came from John Maxwell)

Sermon for 10/31/2010 Giving That Feels Good Introduction: A. G's of the godly: Grace, Good News, Group, Growth, Gifts, and now giving. B. Mainly we are going to be talking about giving of money. One time I prided myself on the fact that I only gave 1 sermon on giving of money a year. If I am ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 5, 2010

As Christians we have a responsibility in the plitical arena - but just what is it?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Being Good Citizens” Prov. 29:2; Mt. 22:15-21 I am so ready for the elections to be over. I’m tired of all the political mud-throwing, fact-checking, partial truth, bold promise ads. It reminds me of the story of a 4 year old who tugged on her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Greedy For Good Times

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 22, 2010

Why are we rarely as thankful as we should be? Perhaps it is because we are so wrapped up with God’s blessings that we forget their source; we are not willing to take the time or expend the patience it takes to say, "Thank You, Lord."

Greedy for Good Times (Deuteronomy 8:10-11, 17-18, Luke 17:11-19) 1. Many of us have families spread throughout the nation. It is hard to get together, even for the holidays. 2. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:8-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Are Problems? Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the final message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This answers the question, "What good are problems?", and examines five benefits to all of life's problems.

From The Problem to the Solution 9 – WHAT GOOD ARE PROBLEMS? This morning, we are bringing to a conclusion the SERIES OF MESSAGES we began this fall, entitled “From the Problem to the Solution” And I trust, that you have been blessed, encouraged, and strengthened, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 3, 2010

An overview of the unseen spiritual world: where angels and demons come from, why their here, and what we need to now about them.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY” SELECTED SCRIPTURE OPEN This morning, we start a new sermon series called, Angels and Demons. Over the next four weeks, we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Good Father

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 4, 2010

Today we will look at a familiar passage of scripture commonly called the parable of the prodigal son but I feel a fitting title would be the parable of the good father. We see the selfishness of the two sons set off against the love of the good father.

Introduction Today we will be studying a fairly familar passage of scripture, familar to most of us as the parable of the prodigal son but most aptly called in my opinion the parable of the good father. Luke 15:11-12 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds In The Good Soil Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Growing a mature faith in Christ.

Seeds in the Good Soil (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 4th in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: “Four-year-old Jason was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn’t catch, and handed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

It's A Good Hurt

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

A message on the good that can come from suffering.

IT’S A GOOD HURT 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee I recall a “Far Side” cartoon that has a cowboy filled with arrows and he says to his partner, “It hurts Clem….but it’s a good hurt.” What good can come from suffering? 1. God is the Father of compassion and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Good Creation

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

Lessons we learn when we consider God’s creation.

God’s Good Creation Date: Sept 7, 2008 Scripture: Genesis 1 We want to look for just a few minutes this morning at “God’s Good Creation.” And there are two things that will help us set the foundation for understanding creation. 1. “In the beginning...” Those first three words of the entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008

Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

You Good For Nothing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 23, 2008

"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Review SOTM- Mtt 5-7 … You Good for Nothing. We learned (5:17) Jesus did not come to abolish- Law Jesus made Himself the pivotal point in History. The entirety of the OT points towards His coming, and when He came, He introduced His Kingdom. Mtt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

This is a time to remember those who have given their lives for this country. Today the flag of this country flies high and proud representing its 50 states and its original colonies. God bless our troops and men and women who serve with valor.

“Fight the Good Fight!” 5/27/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 2:1-4 “1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Walking In The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 26, 2009

The 23rd Psalm reveals blessings, promises, and protection for those who walk in obedience in the goodness of Lord. As we yield ourselves to the Lord as our Shepherd, he guides us in every area of our lives. He becomes our source of strength: spiritually,

Walking In The Goodness of the Lord Psalms 23:1 - 6 (NKJV) 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God