Sermons on Focus On The Good:

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

Stephen Was Looking Good.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 1, 2003

STEPHEN THE MAN THAT WAS LOKING GOOD.

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN ACTS 6-15 AND ALL THAT SAT IN THE COUNCIL LOOKING STEADFASTLY ON HIM SAW HIS FACE AS IT HAD BEEN THE FACE OF AN ANGEL. TEXT VERSE ACTS 6-15. KJV INTRO.STEPHEN WAS A GOOD AND GODLY PERSON WHO LOVED THE LORD WITH ALL HIS HEART. HE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

The Non-Exclusive Good

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Good Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Many women throughout the Bible serve as great examples of godly mothers.

A. WHAT A GOOD MOTHER DID. EXODUS 2:1-10 1. She married right. "A man of the house of Levi . . . took to wife a daughter of Levi" (v.1). 2. She chose life. "The woman conceived and bare a son" (v.2). 3. She had eyes of faith. "She saw him, that he was a goodly child" (v.2). "By faith . . . ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Father

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 10, 2003

It’s not enough just to know "What Is A Good Father" ... Here are 10 helpful ways to BE a good father ... the kind of father God would have you to be.

“How To Be A Good Father” INTRODUCTION: Many sermons on Father’s Day deal with “What Is A Good Father?”. This is good to preach, but today, I want to go a little further. I want to deal with “How To Be A Good Father”. It’s not enough just to know the characteristics of a good father … we need ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-46, John 13:3-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-10, Luke 22:19-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Eternal Good Bye

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jul 21, 2003

In life we often say Good Bye to loved ones and friends, but one day God will say His eternal Good bye to the unbeliever.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title The Eternal Good Bye By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Message delivered at Lakeside Baptist Church 1980) Before we read our text verse, I would like to tell you of some of the "Good-byes" we have all experienced. Every person born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Baptist

Imitations: Good And Bad

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2003

The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. This outline sets forth these distinctions.

IMITATIONS: GOOD AND BAD "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. I. IMITATION: "AN ARTIFICIAL LIKENESS UNFEIGNED." Unfeigned: No effort is made to deceive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Al Hughes on Aug 6, 2002

There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart.

A FEW GOOD MEN Acts 11:19-24 There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart. Luke 6:45— A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of A Good Friend

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002

A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ