Sermons on Goads:

Lavish Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2010

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what worship is all about.

An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “It was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses,” said his wife, “What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 18, 2008

Ways to imitate God and thereby cash in on the spiritual riches in Christ. (Expository sermon)

We’re in the series "Simple Living," based on the 2nd half of Paul’s correspondence to the Ephesian Christ followers of the First Century. In the first half of the letter, believers are described as “spiritually rich,” and in the second half, the part upon which this series is based, we’re told ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Like Enoch Walked

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2014

Adam stood in his own righteousness, and the life he was given was based upon obedience. When he disobeyed his life was forfeited, for the wages of sin is death. But Christ came in His righteousness, having life in Himself, and met all the requirements...

10-25-04 "Like Enoch Walked" “Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020

2 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

PRIORITIES—II—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Teen Inmate Priorities: Two teenagers were arrested, & upon arriving at the jail facility, the officer told them they could each make one phone call. Several minutes after their phone calls, a man showed up & asked for the new prisoners by name. “I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guidance For Christian Testimonies Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2018

1. Talk about God's glory (vs. 17-18). 2. Talk about God's guidance (vs. 18-21). 3. Talk about the guilt of our sin (vs. 19; 22-24). 4. Talk about God's amazing grace (vs. 19-21).

God's Guidance for Christian Testimonies The Book of Acts - Part 79 Acts 22:12-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 22, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul's third missionary journey had ended, and the team had arrived in Jerusalem. Paul and the Gentile churches had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2015

It almost sounds as if Paul - one of the greatest Christian who ever lived - is struggling against sin. It sounds like he slipped up now and again and fell short. Is that even possible?

OPEN: In October of 1974 there was a heavy-weight boxing match held in Zaire, a country in Africa. It was called the “Rumble In The Jungle” and it featured two of the best heavy-weight boxers of the day. Does anybody know who those two boxers were? (George Foreman and Muhammad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 2, 2018

Why am I doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on after Christmas. So it seems appropriate that the after Christmas sermon would be about light. Not Christmas lights but the real Christmas light.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT You may be wondering, "why is he doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas"? Well, if Lights on the Lake can still be going after Christmas then why not have a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on until New Year's Day. As you can see, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obeying God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016

Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2008

This is the introductory message on a series in the book of Galatians, the "Magna Charta of Christian Liberty." This message encourages us to listen to and believe in the Lord when he tells us, "I am setting you free!"

Breaking Free! (Galatians 1:1-5) Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Covering God With Our Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019

I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 3 - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah. Psalm 42 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022

This concludes the study of Psalm 42 where the subject of depression is considered, along with the feeling that God has abandoned us. It looks at the importance of hope and trust in God.

MESSAGE 3 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 3 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Let us read the last section of the Psalm – Psa 42 v 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls. All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Psa 42:8 The LORD will command His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resoutions

Contributed by Jeremy Meier on Jan 3, 2023

The average American's New Year's resolution(s) last only 32 days. This morning, we're going to talk about a resolution I think we can all get behind and take to heart—living for God.

Dear gracious and heavenly Father, thank you for today—a new year! Thank you for all you did in and through us in 2022. We are thankful and proud of our accomplishments, both individually and as a church, but…help us look forward toward the future. Give us the wisdom now to use the guidance You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:16-19, Luke 9:62, Romans 15:4, Proverbs 1:5, Acts 20:24, Romans 14:8, Matthew 10:39, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Matter Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2023

If you want to find true purpose and meaning to your life, remember your Creator, remain in God’s Word, and revere and obey Him.

P. J. Alindogan tells the story of 30-year-old friends who had a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at The Glowing Embers Restaurant because the waiters and waitresses there are young and beautiful. They all agreed. Fifteen years later, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002

The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God