Sermons on Good Game:

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jason Wall on Jun 21, 2004

From the begging to the end of our lives the Good Shepherd: provides for us, protects us and promises to welcome us home when our journey is done.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd By: Jason Wall Psalm 23; John 10:9&11 June 20th, 2004 This morning we are going to look at one of the most treasured passages in all of scripture, the 23rd Psalm. Echoed in every imaginable context throughout the ages, these verses are always appropriate and never fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Good Look Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 13, 2004

A message about how Stephen’s message to the Sanhedrin in the 1st century applies to Christians in the 21st century

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-8:1 TITLE: “TAKING A GOOD LOOK” INTRODUCTION: A. Throughout the course of life there are certain people who seem to stand out from the pack. These are people like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 19, 2004

2nd of 4 on Shepherding. Jesus points out that the good shepherd is known by three distinctives: 1)The Good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The Good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep and is known by his sheep; 3) The Good Shepherd LEADS the sheep to the green pastures a

Recognizing the Good Shepherd John 10: 1 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, the person who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Recognizing the Good Shepherd 3 The one who ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Hiding Place

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 24, 2004

IN THIS LIFE WE ALL NEED A HIDING PLACE FROM WORRY, SATAN, AND THE STORMS OF LIFE.

PSLAMS (32:7)TEXT. THOU ART MY HIDING PLACE :THOU SHALT PRESERVE ME FROM TROUBLE :THOU SHALT COMPASS ME ABOUT WITH SONGS OF DELIVERANCE. INT.MANY OF THE WRITERS OF THE PSALMS REFERRED TO GOD AS A SHELTER ,,,A REFUGE AND A HIDING PLACE. (PSLAMS 17:8) KEEP ME AS THE APPLE OF THE EYE HIDE ME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7

Sharing The Good News

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

Each of us is called to share the Good News with others, let’s consider the various ways that we can follow these words of exhortation: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born.

Sharing the Good News Text: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8 NIV) Reading: Acts 1:6-11 Introduction Each of us is called to share the Good News with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Pursue The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus wants us to "do good" and "save lives", to show concern for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Let us pursue the good of others, and seize every opportunity to do so.

Jesus pursued the good of other people. • He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. • In fact, Jesus lived his entire life for the good of other people. • We are all beneficiaries of that life - He died ultimately for our good. Today, we are called to live such a life. • As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Good Samaritan"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004

Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

“The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus, The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Jesus announced that he was the Good Shepherd. The implication is clear: he is the shepherd who leads us to God.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Intro The Israelites, long before they became a settled agrarian people, were nomads in a pastoral setting. It was natural that they would see their relationship with God in a pastoral image. Against this backdrop of a people who pictured themselves as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Part Of Christmas

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 11, 2007

How to deal with the stress of the holidays.

Luke 10: 38-41 “The Good Part of Christmas” Are the Christmas holidays the most peaceful time of the year, a time when you finally get to experience some peace in your life – is that Christmas? “Sleep in heavenly peace,” goes the hymn. “Peace on earth,” the angels sang. “Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 15 (Final)

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 7

WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible