Sermons on bad can become good:

Why Can’t We Be Good Enough To Satisfy God? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2012

Our fallen condition demands that God must provide a Saviour if we will be saved. We cannot redeem ourselves.

“While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Sinned Too Much For God To Forgive?

Contributed by David Insell on May 2, 2003

This message tells of God’s forgiveness no matter what the sin. We will look at David and Saul of Tarsus.

I have been a pastor for about 25 years. In this period of time, I have talked to many people who have said that they had sinned too much for God to forgive. Then you have the people who say, “ I just can’t forgive myself.” You would think as many churches that we have in America that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-17, Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goodness Series

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 8, 2007

A. Salvation is not reformation but regeneration. B. Changes in us are not due to imitation but indwelling power. C. It is the Holy Spirit that moves and doing something within.

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GOODNESS) GALATIANS 5:22 I: INTRODUCTION A. Salvation is not reformation but regeneration. B. Changes in us are not due to imitation but indwelling power. C. It is the Holy Spirit that moves and doing something within. II: WHAT IS GOODNESS? A: Examine the root word The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Good

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004

The 2 1/2 tribes decide that the land on the east bank of the Jordan is good enough and they are confronted about their decision.

THIS IS GOOD Text: Numbers 32 : 33 The children of Israel have come full circle. They have been in the wilderness 40 years since leaving Egypt. 38 ½ years earlier they had stood at this place as children. Now their parents generation was dead and they were the adults. They were faced with the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:33, Numbers 32:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Good Minister” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

To be so nourished and fed in God’s Word so you can instruct, lead, and guide the flock as a pastor.

1. Remember, we’re studying through a note that was written from the aged, the seasoned, a mature Apostle Paul. a. To the young, growing, maturing protégé Timothy. 1 Tim. 3.14-15 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of The Father

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

The Prodigal Son. A sermon focusing on the Father.

This morning I want us to look at a very familiar passage of Scripture in Luke 15. In this chapter Jesus tells three parables… the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the prodigal son. The last parable is the one I want us to talk about this morning. No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 12, 2024

In our text, we find an impossible situation started with a sleepless night. We have all probably had those kinds of nights. Something keeps us up, we are restless, or our minds cannot rest. Like Nebuchadnezzar, we may have a really bad dream or nightmare.

TITLE: CAN I GET A WITNESS SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 2:9-24 I love when a writer of the Bible just stops what he is writing and beings to praise God. But it is even more impressive to me when someone who is not connected to Jehovah sees the work of Jehovah and has to praise Him, even if that person ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004

God wants our love for Him exclusively.

Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Men

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2009

Just a few good men or women of God, standing with Him in the battle can bring a trembling to the land.

A Few Good Men November 15, 2009 – AM By Pastor Jim May In times of crisis what we need are a few good men. We need someone who will stand in the face of the enemy. We need soldiers in the Lord’s Army who will stand up and be counted, and not hide from the enemy in fear with a false hope that, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2016

As we grow in Christ, we can experience true peace!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE are in the midst of our series entitled WHO AM I BECOMING? When you give your life to Jesus, your life should be and will be different as we allow ourselves to be molded into the image of Jesus. Each day we should reflect Him more than the previous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Do we truly know God?

Knowing God Thomas Edison once said: “We do not know one-millionth part of one percent about anything, We do not know what water is, we don’t know what light is, we do not know what electricity is, we do not know what gravity is, we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Plans For Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, i

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, it is only for our own good. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers Day 2017 - "Bad Moms Of The Bible"

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 18, 2017

Todd Bishop shares some principles from the Bible on how Mothers can impact and influence all those around them.

You know … for some moms it is hard to figure out the texting acronyms. One mom texted her son: “Your grandfather just passed away. LOL.” The son responds: “Why is that funny?” Mom texts back: “It’s not funny, David! What do you mean?” Her son is confused – he writes: “Mom, LOL means Laughing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Heavenly Minded So We Can Be Of Earthly Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010

John’s vision of the throne in chapters 4 and 5 is the model for our worship of God.

Most of us have probably heard it said that “those who are heavenly minded are of no earthly good.” But chapter 4 of Revelation shows us that just the opposite is true. Since we heard the entire passage read out loud just a moment ago, I’m not going to read the entire chapter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist