Sermons on Fulfill His Good Purpose:

God's Word For The Overworked

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003

The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Die To The Flesh

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

This morning I want to further explore laying down our will as we discussed a couple of weeks ago. I want to give some practical steps we can take to dying to our flesh. Dying to self or to the flesh is a conscience decision. It is an act of obedience to

Introduction • This morning I want to further explore laying down our will as we discussed a couple of weeks ago. • I want to give some practical steps we can take to dying to our flesh. • Dying to self or to the flesh is a conscience decision. It is an act of obedience to God. • When we die to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goodness Of God

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us.

As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us. As we study His word we can trace throughout the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Debt

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011

In God's economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

Title: Good Debt Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: In God’s economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another. Introduction Debt is a hot-button topic these days. The Urban Dictionary defines debt this way: “What America is in a lot of.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Black ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!

FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Know Him

Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 19, 2007

To help Christians in Christian maturity.

“To Know Him” Ph.3:10 The Apostle Paul is the writer of Philippians. He was a man who knew the Lord. We have the record of his conversion in Acts 9, where the Lord knocked him to the ground and completely humbled him. It was a dramatic conversion, and we see the fruit of it on the following ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Searching For?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 26, 2005

Only in Christ can you find what your heart is secretly searching for.

WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR? 08/21/05 AM Jer 29:13 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. What does man search for? People running up and down highways, spending money, developing relationships, only to be disappointed, discouraged, and still ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2023

Can Christians ignore good works? Are good works a fruit of faith?

Should a Christian do good works? What about lazy Christians who only believe, but are not interested in good works? What did Jesus teach? In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Where There's Christ There's Hope Series

Contributed by James Jack on Sep 24, 2006

In God we have a living hope - Christ who is risen from the dead.

You might have heard the old saying “where there’s life, there’s hope”. That saying tells us how important hope is to people, because if we reverse it, it says “where there’s hope, there’s life” – which means that where there’s no hope, there’s death. As humans, we live on hope. It feeds us, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's So 'good' About Good Friday?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 29, 2018

Two thousand years have passed since the Crucifixion Day, yet the Bible account enables us to visualize the day and event with a great deal of accuracy. While on the cross, Christ makes seven brief utterances. Ponder it in your hearts by reflecting

Good Friday is observed traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Jesus set the ultimate example of sacrifice in His once-for-all work on the cross. It reminds each of us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2019

“And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25)

This parable is well known and popular among many people even among those with no access to a Bible. The background to this parable was an attempt by the Jewish religious leaders to counter the authority of Christ and assert their own authority. This, however, was impossible as Jesus always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good People

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life.

Title: Good People Text: Matthew 5:8 Truth: Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life. Aim: To challenge them to live more consistently and clean. INTRODUCTION Other preachers and I speak to the generation of Watergate and Monica-gate. Surely we have an easier time convincing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News And Pleasant Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ