Sermons on God Is So Good:

I'm So Hungry

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Four questions from the Sermon on the Mount regarding the kind of righteousness we should hunger and thirst for.

I’M SO HUNGRY! Sunday, October 8, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Start with the story from “The Applause of Heaven” (Lucado, pp. 91-92, copyright, Word Publishing, 1990) where the mother and daughter are trapped in rubble from an earthquake. Stop short of the paragraph where the mother ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pornography - Is It Really So Bad Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is so bad about pornography

Pornography Is it really so bad? slide Last week as we talked about defending life, and celebrating the life God has given to the unborn, I also want to take a moment and celebrate the life that God extends. Marian turned 90 yesterday and we just want to encourage you all to wish her well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So What's This War Over?

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 24, 2001

Spiritual warfare is a reality. But what is it over? By looking at the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, this message explores the three things that all Spiritual battles are over.

God will often give us a word which challenges us, seeking to implement change in our lives. He gives us both direction, and directives. God will give us information, that leads to revelation, that should result in a transformation! And when that begins to happen, I believe the enemy begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

Many today wonder why some people talk about, believe in, and try to live in ’holiness’. This sermon give 3 reasons why Holiness is so important.

Why is Holiness so Important? Text: Hebrews 12:14 The question is asked today by many people, “why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

Because He Says So

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015

Ephiphany 4 (B). Casting out an unclean spirit at the synagogue in Capernaum, Christ reveals that he has authority over the unseen. Therefore we may trust Him to protect us from the devil and all forces of evil.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Because He says so” In our Gospel today, Jesus continues on His ministry. You will recall that He has called His disciples to follow Him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Perfecting Everything Concerning You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 2, 2025

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him....

As a child of God, it's reassuring to know that He is constantly working to perfect everything concerning you. This promise is rooted in Scripture, which reminds us that God is sovereign, loving, and always working for our good. Romans 8:28 : "And we know that in all things God works for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are We So Angry?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessings So Big The Neighbors Notice Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God often works in our lives to separate us from the culture so that the people will seek him out in us.

I’d like to give you a scenario. Say you’ve moved into an average neighborhood – neither a rich nor poor one and over time you begin to become quite wealthy. So one day you head out to the car lot and you bring home a new Volvo C70 (completely loaded), and it’s parked in the driveway when you go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And So Were Some Of You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2014

Our Past, Sanctification, The Holy Spirit, Justification

1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 19, 2024 Introduction: How broken does something have to be to be really broken? Can something be so broken it’s beyond restoration? Both really important answers depend on what we’re talking about. If you’re talking about the visor in your car being broken...it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Great, God Is Good, Give Him Thanks! Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2007

God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal - Prayer part 4. Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need 1st to give HIM our Thanks.

God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal Prayer of Thanksgiving part 4 Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need to give HIM our First Thanks. The past 3 weeks we have been taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 9, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring peace found in Christ, which transcends understanding and remains steadfast in all life's circumstances.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding and living out God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers on separate paths, but as fellow travelers on the road of faith, bound by a shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, John 14:27

Topics: Living In Peace, Through Good And Bad Times

Why Is He So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is God For Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 11, 2020

When the subject of God is called to your attention, what thought comes to your mind? What impresses you the most about God? His grace, mercy, and/or love. The biggest question some may have is God for us?

If God is for us, why are there so many things against His children? How can we know that God is for us! I. We Know God is for Us Because He Has Given us His Son 1. Romans 8:31, 32 2. What more could God do than send his own son into the world to be our Savior. John 3:16 3. God gave His Son for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-33

Denomination: Baptist