Sermons on Good Courage:

Qualities Of A Good Church

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tribulation, Not A Good Thing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

The third part in this series on the end times, it looks at the great tribulation

It started the day everybody disappeared, well not everybody disappeared but a lot of people did. And from there it went from bad to worse. No one was sure who was simply missing and who had been lost in the tragedies that followed the disappearances. Those who remembered September 11th tried to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 6, 2002

Shows how a mixed-up view of good and evil has been the problem of man from the Garden and how faith and trust in God and His Word is the solution to overcoming this problem.

Calling Evil Good “In a large city some very creative crooks broke in to a department store. They entered the store unnoticed and stayed long enough to accomplish their mission. You may wonder what they stole, but that’s just the catch. They didn’t take anything. Instead, these thieves switched ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Corner Stone

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

(1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Good News For Everyone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005

Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting A Good Example

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 23, 2005

Are you a good axample to others?. Without a doubt many have been a bad example to others at one point or another, sometimes to someone who is weaker or a new brother or sister in the faith.

“Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”. 1. Paul was talking to Timothy who was a Pastor and also a young man. Everyone who is a leader, whether at church or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear The Good News

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 31, 2005

Deals with the Good News no matter the situation. A follow-up to a sermon dealing with homosexuality within the church.

Last Sunday I violated one of the most cardinal rules in sermon presentation. They taught us in seminary to always end every sermon with Good News. Unfortunately, my subject last week left us with very little Good News to celebrate. But, after much consideration and after reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Eternal Good Bye

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jul 21, 2003

In life we often say Good Bye to loved ones and friends, but one day God will say His eternal Good bye to the unbeliever.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title The Eternal Good Bye By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Message delivered at Lakeside Baptist Church 1980) Before we read our text verse, I would like to tell you of some of the "Good-byes" we have all experienced. Every person born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Baptist

Imitations: Good And Bad

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2003

The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. This outline sets forth these distinctions.

IMITATIONS: GOOD AND BAD "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. I. IMITATION: "AN ARTIFICIAL LIKENESS UNFEIGNED." Unfeigned: No effort is made to deceive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

Psalm 23 is one of the best known passages in the scripture. We can find hope and comfort by knowing that the Good Shepherd walks with us.

Walking With The Good Shepherd For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all the Bible. It has become so familiar that people of many religions recognize these words. The words are comforting and are often read at times such as this. Who does not know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Change For Good

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Nov 29, 2006

I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here in John 3, Jesus reveals something that that is an ESSENTIAL truth of life. So much so, that to miss it is to MISS EVERYTHING. If you don’t get this one rig

“How to Change for Good” John 3. There are certain things we ALL KNOW in life. You don’t Tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t Spit into the wind. You don’t tug on the mask of the old Lone Ranger AND? I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-26

News That Is Good For You

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 4, 2006

We have hope because of Christmas.

NEWS THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE Luke 2.8-20 S: Community C: A Hopeful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE HAVE HOPE BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2 five reasons why Christmas gives us hope. Type: Propositional The ____ reason we have hope ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Everybody!

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ