Sermons on good courage: showing 1,066-1,080 of 171,345

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

"What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

“What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 15, 2002

In the parable of the Good Samaritan we find some basic lessons on compassion.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 26 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Dr. John R. Hamby “The Murder of Kitty Genovese" “At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Good Ground

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Traits Of A Good Friend

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002

A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2002

Confession is more than just what we say... it is what those words really mean to us. What is it God wants us to confess?

OPEN: A woman went to court and told the judge she wanted a divorce. "Do you have any grounds!" the judge asked. "Just two acres," she said. "That’s not it, lady. I mean do you have a grudge!" "No, we park the car in front of the house." By now the judge was frustrated: "Does your husband beat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Hand Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 14, 2002

God has blessings for His own. We can claim these blessings now, as well as look forward to the time of Messiah’s glory.

THE GOOD HAND OF GOD PSALMS 20–26 “Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes” (Ps. 21:8). God has blessings for His own. We can claim these blessings now, as well as look forward to the time of Messiah’s glory. Overview A prayer for blessing (Ps. 20) and a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 28, 2002 -- 4th in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon uses a word that might offend some -- some people even think of it as a "dirty word." Many think no Presbyterian would ever use this word, but statistics show Presbyterians do this as m

“Sharing The Good News” April 28, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh -- Senior Pastor John 4:6-43 Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" (His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Master, It Is Good To Be Here

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2003

TRANSFIGURATION(C) - Master, it is good to be here to see the glory of Jesus and to learn of Jesus’ mission.

MASTER, IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE Luke 9:28-36 March 2, 2003 LUKE 9:28-36 28About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephen Was Looking Good.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 1, 2003

STEPHEN THE MAN THAT WAS LOKING GOOD.

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN ACTS 6-15 AND ALL THAT SAT IN THE COUNCIL LOOKING STEADFASTLY ON HIM SAW HIS FACE AS IT HAD BEEN THE FACE OF AN ANGEL. TEXT VERSE ACTS 6-15. KJV INTRO.STEPHEN WAS A GOOD AND GODLY PERSON WHO LOVED THE LORD WITH ALL HIS HEART. HE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

The Non-Exclusive Good

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Good Reasons

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 22, 2002

What I’d like someone to share with me if they found out I was lost.

August 11, 2002 The man was awakened for the fifth time. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He replied grumpily, “I don’t want to; I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at the church don’t like me; I don’t want to go.” She rebutted, “You have to go.” Said he, “Give me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

John gives us two different characters in this passage. One is good, one is bad. The ugly part comes in when John tells us what he is going to do to the bad

3 John 9-12 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Introduction A. Guess what we are going to finish up 3 John today. Wow that was quick B. The Good The Bad The Ugly C. It is common to hear those words together D. John Fedko sometimes uses then to show sports highlights/lowlights E. Various other news ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming Good Stewards

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 1, 2002

We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards

Becoming good stewards We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards a. Instead of waiting we should be working b. We do not know when He is coming but He is coming The Bible says “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational