Sermons on Good Fruit:

A Few Good Men Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 22, 2005

This sermon looks at six characteristics in the life of Cornelius.

Don’t you just love those U.S. Marine T.V. commercials? The ones with the finely dressed marine with his sword and at the end the commentator says all they want is “A Few Good Men”. This morning we are going to take a look at a good man. His name was Cornelius. From this passage we can identify ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Sure Sounds Good Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 2, 2007

There is enmity between the way much of the world thinks and what the Bible says.

April 1, 2007 Morning Worship Text: John 10:1-21 Subject: The Conflict Between Secular Society and the Church Title: That Sure Sounds Good Two weeks ago I began the conflict series that will culminate on Easter Sunday. I spoke to you about the inner conflict that takes place within a person from ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007

Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Ol' Jesus

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Charlie Brown, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus want us to ask, "How does the other team feel?"

You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Jay Robison on Apr 24, 2007

The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

I have used Sermon Central as well as the Broadman Bible Commentary along with other resources in preparing this message. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2007

Examining Joseph’s life and how he gave us an example to forgive, see God’s hand in a situation, and move forward!

God meant it for good! Genesis 50:17-21 (This sermon is actually based on a devotional I received from several weeks ago.) Turn to Genesis, Chapter 50 Allow me to give you some background information on this passage before we read it. In Genesis, Chapter 37, Joseph had a dream that one day his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007

Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 10, 2007

A look at the Good Samaritan gives us great insight as to how we should live our lives in a world that desperately needs Christ.

Like A Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 How do I know if I am really a Christian? Love God with all of your: Heart Soul Strength Mind Love others as you love yourself Who is my neighbor? Anyone God brings you in contact with. Internet has made the world smaller. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Luck With That Thing

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007

This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Good News To The Poor

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 15, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:14-21 "Good News to the Poor" 14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

If It Feels Good, Do It Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

A Worker's Good Testimony Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

Did you know that your testimony as a worker is important? See why Paul says it is.

A Worker’s Good Testimony Colossians 3:22-25 I. Be Obedient to the Boss (v. 22) a. Obey them whole-heartedly like you would obey Jesus (Ephesians 6:5-6) b. This respects the Lord II. Work as if the Job is for Jesus (v. 23-24) a. Labor at 100% as Jesus would require (Ephesians 6:7) b. God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 5, 2007

Giving is a topic that most preachers would rather avoid. Most often we are reluctant to preach on "giving" because of our measly offerings. It’s understanding the "God-principle" behind our giving that helps make preaching on "giving" much easier.

GIVING THAT FEELS GOOD (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: "Take Got At His Word") A. I was given a FREE BOOK written by Dr. Kregg Hood three years ago entitled: Take God At His Word. 1. I opened it up and read the FORWARD and quickly realized that it was about "GIVING." a. I did what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ