Sermons on Good Conscious:

What Do They Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2012

Do you stink good?

I see a lot of criticism on FaceBook and other forums when people speak of various issues and call them sin. Folks are reminded of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and called unloving and lacking grace, etc, etc. However, while there are times when I have seen truth spoken in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What makes a good father?

A Formula For Fatherhood Ephesians 6:4 Introduction: Some have called this verse “the duty of a dad.” Others have referred it to as “the qualities of an effective father.” I just say it’s a “formula for fatherhood.” Public images of fathers are often times not very good. They have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Levi Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Good and bad examples of priests

Malachi 2 - 10/23/16 Turn with me this morning to Malachi chapter 2.  If you aren’t sure how to find Malachi, simply turn to Matthew 1 and go three pages to the left.  Malachi is the last book of the NT, and the events here take place about 100 years after the Jews have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song For The Sabbath Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

It is good to give thanks to the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE SABBATH DAY. Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15. We open with the declaration, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD” (Psalm 92:1a). Perhaps our prayers are too often loaded down with petitions: but we should be thanking God for past benefits, even as we make our requests known to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Despite Persecution

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2023

What is good to remember in persecution?

What is good to remember in persecution? Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Reactions

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020

How to overcome evil with good.

CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels And Shepherds. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

Good tidings of great joy!

ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Abridged. Luke 2:8-20. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Onward Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

Being a good Soldier for the Lord

“ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” Eph. 6:10 A person is saved without any effort whatsoever on his part. However, once a person is saved, he finds that he is in a battle. He has three big enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Every man, woman, boy, and girl who is saved needs to learn to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Prismatic Gifts 2 Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 5, 2001

The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All

Prismatic Gifts 2 2 Corinthians 12:4-7 The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All Introduction Chuck Swindoll tells a story about a man living in Atlanta who was flipping through the Yellow Pages in search of a restaurant. His noticed an entry for a place called The Church of God Grill. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 10, 2001

A communion meditation for Good Friday.

MEMORIES INTRO.- ILL.- Paper sack with Dad’s mementos: straight razor, key fob, part of an old wallet, pocket watch, and an old pocket knife. What do these things mean? What do they represent? To some people, they wouldn’t mean much. Perhaps just some junk. But to me, they are valuable. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Secrets

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 14, 2001

How to have a good home.

Family Secrets Deut. 6:4-9 Introduction: HOW TO KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE READY TO HAVE KIDS: MESS TEST Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer. TOY TEST Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (or you may substitute roofing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-15, 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

Looking for a few good men.

THE HARVEST Mt 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few; Mt 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Get the good news out.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED John 4:1-42 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT! ?: How? KW: Manners TS: We will find in John 4:1-42, four manners that describe how we get the good news out. The _____ manner that describes how we get the good news out is by… I. GOING, NOT ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist