Sermons on good church: showing 166-180 of 193,348

Acting Good Or Good Actions?

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 8, 2014

True religion is not acting good but doing good.

ACTING GOOD …OR GOOD ACTIONS? Our passage in Isaiah seems contradictory at first… the prophet is told to tell the people they are in rebellion and sin even though it says “day after day they seek God out and seem eager to know his ways”! But God says they are a nation who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007

Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Our Good, Good Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2018

Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.

1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Start Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

From the life of Solomon we learn that a good start is not enough. (1 King - pt 1)

"SOLOMON, AGOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line or the winners circle. And if you don’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At War

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 18, 2022

Saints, there is a colossal invisible war between good and evil taking place around us and just as retired Generals we see on TV explaining the strategy of of our enemy, this message will serve to open our eyes to expose the strength and methods that our enemy loves to use against God's people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 7:14-25) (14) "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin." (15) "For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7, Jude 1:3, Revelation 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11:15, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Romans 7:14-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Kind Of Debt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 10, 2017

Paul, like Jesus, tells us to love everyone, even those who irritate us. We should practice love in action because 1) God tells us to do so, and 2) Jesus is coming soon.

Romans 13:8-14 A Good Kind of Debt Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day, the 16th anniversary of the deadliest single attack on U.S. soil, even eclipsing Pearl Harbor in casualties. Thousands of courageous people risked their lives to save others. Firefighters rushed against the crowds to enter the doomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 22:37-39, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Hardships Work For Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013

Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

(Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Good News To Others Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

The church that embraces the mission of God and looks beyond itself ~ identifying ways to reach the lost, draw in the wandering, touch others for Jesus’ sake ~ this is the church that will be alive and making beautiful harmony with the Holy Spirit

WAC2BL: Missional ~ Taking the Good News to Others Scripture Text: Matthew 10.1-10 INTRODUCTION Rick Warren’s book called, A Purpose Driven Life… has had a dramatic impact upon millions of people. He explains life is not aimless, wandering; …but-that God has created us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Full Of Hypocrites!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

Jesus says that there will be both good & evil people in this world, & they’ll be living side by side. Even the church will not be immune to this mixture.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. When was the last time you overheard a conversation like this? “Madge, how come you never shop at Walmart?” And Madge answers, “Well, I used to. But the last time I was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, and Pastor/Teachers are not exactly authority figures. They are trainers. Good trainers have to be able to set an example. And these trainers are trainers in service.

Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: *other

Good Form Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

The presence of Christ

† In the name of Jesus Christ † 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Philippians 1:2 (NLT) Form ensures action It was the reason that I would never make the gymnastics team, or if there was one, a diving team. It was the reason that I would never be able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Good To Be Here

Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Feb 7, 2017

A good preacher friend of mine passed away and he always said "It's Good To Be Here". This sermon is a look into the reasons why it's good for us to go to church. Matthew 17:1-8

In Matthew 17:4, Peter speaks to the Lord during the transfiguration and says these words, "...Lord, it is good for us to be here:...". Why was it good for them to be there? I want to take a few reasons why I believe it was good for them to be there and apply them to reasons why it is good for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist