Sermons on Doing Good:

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In What Do You Trust Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

CONFIDENCE IS DEFINED AS HAVING FULL TRUST OR FAITH IN SOMETHING. THIS PRESENTS THE PERSON SEEKING TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST WITH A DILEMMA. IN HAT DID WE TRUST AND IN WHAT DO WE TRUST TODAY FOR OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.

IN WHAT DO YOU TRUST Philippians 3:4-8 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5  circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; 6 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"This Do In Remembrance Of Me”

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 21, 2024

This do in Remembrance of Me is more than a mental snapshot of something that happed in the past. It is more than a sentimental emotion that places a smile on your face or causes you to perform a ritual out of tradition, but true remembrance affects every aspect of our senses.

“This Do In Remembrance of Me” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Something my wife and I enjoy doing is having an elegant dinner experience like the Chef’s Table on the cruise ship or the exclusive private Chef’s Dinner experience. This is different than just a nice restaurant dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20, Genesis 1:26-29, Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2024

We must have a proper understanding of repentance in order to live a sanctified life of holiness and obedience that deepens our relationship with God and brings others to salvation through Jesus Christ.

ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATIONS THAT GIVES WAY TO FEAR AND CONFUSION IS WHEN WE DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO PROPERLY RESPOND. WHETHER IT IS FROM BAD COMMUNICATION, LACK OF CREDIBLE INFORMATION, OR CONFLICTING REPORTS, WE CAN EXPERIENCE A WIDE ARRAY OF EMOTIONS WHEN WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:15-16, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Being Should Equate To The Doing

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 3, 2012

BE DOERS OF THE WORD

THE BEING SHOULD EQUATE TO THE DOING Our readings this morning i.e. the set of verses in Gospel of Mark chapter 7: 1-8, 14-15 and 21-23 coupled with the epistle reading of James chapter 1 verses 17 to 27 point to this fact (among others) that our outward doings should reflect our being. Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be A Prisoner Of Hope! Do Not Be Troubled!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

If we look around us we might see enough to have a troubled heart, or we can trust God and be a prisoner of hope!

BE A PRISONER OF HOPE! DO NOT BE TROUBLED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RISE ABOVE TROUBLE! 2 Thes. 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics You Do Not Want

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

There are some characteristics you do want and there are some you do not want. the ones you dont want are grumblers, fault finders, followers of own desires, brownnosers and braggers

Jude 12-16 Characteristics you do not want Introduction A. When’s the last time you killed someone? B. Have you robbed a bank within the last 10 years? C. How familiar are you with the County’s bed and breakfast (yes I mean Jail)? D. Well then we are doing what were suppose to right? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Oh Do Remember Me

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Preparing for the coming of Christ

OH DO REMEMBER ME A man sentenced to death obtained a reprieve by assuring the king he would teach his majesty's horse to fly within the year--on the condition that if he didn't succeed, he would be put to death at the end of the year. “Within a year,” the man explained later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will You Do With Love?

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 17, 2001

Matthew uses three electric contrasts to jolt us into recognizing three ways that people respond to the Love of Jesus.

"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH LOVE?" Matthew 26:1-16 INTRODUCTION Today begins an eight-week series that will lead us from the days just prior to Jesus’ death to the empty tomb. We call these events, "The Passion of Jesus." Here we see unfold His intense love for us all. Matthew begins with three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why'd They Do That?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 7, 2005

God is worthy of our attention and praise.

WHY’D THEY DO THAT? I Corinthians 14:40 S: Worship C: Elements of corporate worship Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE. ?: How? How do we demonstrate it? KW: Elements TS: We will find in our study of worship elements that we use to communicate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Missional: The Way To Be And Do Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

First sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

As I started to write this sermon, I read a blog in which the following question appeared, (Slide 1) ‘When you think of someone practicing Christianity, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?’ Would someone like Myrtie Howell come to mind? Pastor Marc Axelrod says that Myrtie quit ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Fellowship: What Does It Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do!

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 TITLE: What does Fellowship do? TOPIC: The Playing Church part 2 - Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 9th, 2008 PROP.: I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do! INTRODUCTION: Good morning. At this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“doing And Praying” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 20, 2013

Jesus teaches more about "the Christian Righteousness", revealed in giving, doing, and praying; He gives us the model of "the Lord's Prayer.

“Doing and Praying” Matthew 6: 1-13 Living the life of a Christian, a person who has been called into the Kingdom of God, is not a “cake-walk”: This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003

There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Could Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019

Why is there evil?

Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible