Sermons on despise good: showing 1,606-1,620 of 169,828

How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007

Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

(This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ripple Effect Of Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 5, 2007

A sermon that looks at the rippling effect that goes out from the epi centre of the cross - contains a excerpt of peter Marshalls sermon were you there.

The ripple effect of Good Friday. When a earthquake occurs there is a ripple effect. For example an earthquake or something like it caused the crater lake to spill over on the 24th December 1953 Tangiwai Disaster, New Zealand Collapse of a barrier to Ruapehu Crater lake generated a lahar which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good God, It's Morning

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 11, 2007

Becoming a people who proclaim "Good God, it’s morning!"

Easter C 4/8/2007 Luke 24:1-12 “Good God, It’s Morning!” I’d like to begin this morning’s service by asking you a very simple, but direct, question: How do you wake up in the morning? When you wake, do you roll over, put your head under your pillow or blankets & moan, “Good God, it’s morning!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Another Ugly Good Friday

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 20, 2007

This is a response to the Virginia Tech murders. It examines our response as Christians and as responsible firearm owners. It also questions what we can do to be part of the solution. Although it is a manuscript, there is a lot to be ad-libbed in this.

John 21:1-19 Paonia United Methodist Church April 22, 2007 Its been another one of those weeks for this country, hasn’t it? You would have to be a complete alien to have missed it. Another deranged wannabe gangster walks into a college campus and starts gunning down kids sitting at their ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006

We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it.

The Church: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Thesis: The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it. Texts: Ephesians 5:25-27; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 1:10-17 Video Illustration: The end of the movie The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Galatians 5:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Good Goes Bad

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 30, 2003

What happens when something good goes bad? It happens all the time...so what do we do?

Welcome to the beginning of the New Year and our nine-month journey through the Old Testament. I want to encourage you to make a commitment to plug into one of the community groups that meet during the week and to complete the Growth Seeds, our daily devotional. The combination of Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd & His Sheep

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jan 5, 2004

A look at how the Good Shepherd (JESUS) cares for His Sheep (US).

The Good Shepherd & His Sheep John 10:1-28 Introduction: The Bible has many images – expressing various relationships – but none is more expressive and more descriptive than that of the shepherd and sheep. Everyone is familiar with Psalms 23; but what about what Jesus says here in John 10? This ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God = Good News

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus is the Word of God

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:14-21 The Word of God = Good News   14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 26, 2004

This message is to show what makes Jesus the Good Shepherd.

“I Am The Good Shepherd” John 10:1-6, 11-18 Intro. Last week as we looked the first part of this double parable that Jesus spoke to those there in the crowd, we saw how that the shepherd was a common sight in that part of the world. So keep that in mind as we look at this claim that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004

The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly-Minded And Earthly-Good Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2004

We need to have the correct perspective.

HEAVENLY MINDED AND EARTHLY GOOD I Corinthians 3:18-23 S: Perspective Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE NEED TO HAVE THE CORRECT PERSPECTIVE. ?: Where? KW: Areas of concern TS: We will discover in our study of I Corinthians 3:18-23 that we should have four areas of concern in order to have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Good And Bad

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Life And Good Days

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

This sermons deals with a promise on how to love life, and have good days !

Loving Life & Having Good Days ! 1 Peter 3:10-11 The more I look at society today, and the more time I spend in the ministry interacting with people, the more I realize how little people really enjoy or love the life that God has breathed into them. I also know that for many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist