Sermons on Good Church:

More Than Murder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Palm Sunday - Triumphal Procession

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2014

What was Jesus saying about his Kingdom by riding a donkey into Jerusalem

WSG 13-04-2014 Palm Sunday 2014 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to find something new to say. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Isaiah 53 Flashback Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 15, 2014

When people grasp the atoning work of Jesus and turn to him, his death on the cross begins to make sense.

The Isaiah 53 Flashback (Isaiah 52:13-53:6) 1. Looking Back The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Johnny interrupted with this triumphant announcement: "My Mommy looked back once while she was driving, and she turned into ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If My Sins Are Forgiven, How Can God Judge Me At Final Judgment?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 1, 2014

An extensive study on this question, more fitting for a Wednesday evening Bible study.

WILL CHRISTIANS BE JUDGED? 1. Christians will be judged by Christ. - Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; 1 Corinthians 4:5 (Christ will be judging); 2 Corinthians 5:10. 2. This is also called the Bema Judgment. - Greek word translated in English as “judgment seat.” - Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 5, 2014

I Am Series, part 3 I Am The Resurrection and the Life

I Am Series, part 3 I Am The Resurrection and the Life John 11:17-27 David Taylor We are in the last of a three week series, entitled I AM, where we have been looking at three of the I am statements made by Jesus in the gospel of John. We started with “I Am the Good Shepherd,” then we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27, Luke 11:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Deliverance In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jun 7, 2014

This sermon is all about how you can be delivered from the powers of Satan. Many people are in bondage, but don't know how to come out or be delivered. Here, in this sermon you are going to learn how you can get total freedom from Satanic chain

I. What is deliverance? 1. Deliverance is the expulsion of a bad spirit from a place, person or thing. 2. Deliverance is to break the chains of wickedness. 3. Deliverance is the destruction of satanic yokes. A yoke is something that ties two animals together and the movement one depends the ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Wise Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014

“Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.” (Hosea 14:9NIV)

How does a man become wise? “Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.” (Hosea 14:9NIV) 1. If you are wise the first step is to trust and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Battle Belongs To The Lord” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 4 “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”

Journey of Faith, part 4 “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Gen 14:1-24 David Taylor Introduction – Heb 13:7-8 Main idea – When our lives are oriented around God’s purposes we can be confident of God working on our behalf. 1. Be confident of victory over any threats ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the God Who Fulfills His Purposes” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes”

Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes” Gen 17:1-27 David Taylor Introduction Abraham is called on a journey that is filled with adventure, wars, lying, bad choices by Abram and those around him. But when all is said and done God is still in control, he is still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth About Heaven

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

So Where Do People Get Their Misconceptions About Heaven?

When I was close to 13 years old, I had a dream about heaven, I dreamed that it was this big hospital, and as I walked down the halls all I seen was room after room of sick people laying in bed, there some people who had Iv’s hooked up to them, the were some who had cast on their legs or on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Anchoring The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 22, 2014

Four Questions On Hope 1. What Is My Hope? 2. What Is the Value of My Hope? 3. What Is Foundation of the Christian's Hope? 4. Who Do Not Have Such Hope?

Kedging A kedge anchor is used when a ship is grounded - Sailors will row the kedge anchor as far as they can from the ship they wish to move. - They drop the kedge anchor into the sea. - Sailors on board begin to operate the winch and pull their way towards the anchor. - This is know as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Sinners Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2014

God heals us respectfully so, in the grace of Jesus so that we too know of a forgiving heart so that our hearts might heal too.

Prayer For Sinners by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2014) “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them” (St. Luke 15:2, King James Version [Jesus with sinners]). “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:44-48

Denomination: Friends

Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020

A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist