Sermons on Good Governance:

The Good News Of God Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Pers

The Good News of God After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Person of the Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Provision Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

This morning we are continuing on with Paul’s introduction to the Romans. We’ve covered Paul as the Preacher of the Good News of God (1), the Promise of the Good News (2), and the Person of the Good News (3-4). This morning we will consider the Provi

The Provision of the Good News This morning we are continuing on with Paul’s introduction to the Romans. We’ve covered Paul as the Preacher of the Good News of God (1), the Promise of the Good News (2), and the Person of the Good News (3-4). This morning we will consider the Provision of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Privileges Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privil

The Privileges of the Good News So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privileges (7) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Good Stewards Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

This is a modification of a previous sermon on Stewardship from the same passage.

Becoming Good Stewards II Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction: 1. This morning we began our annual stewardship series! 2. We discussed the requirements of stewardship. 3. Tonight, we will continue with the idea of “Becoming Good Stewards!” 4. How many of you want to be a poor steward in any area of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 30, 2007

David’s prayer of confession after his adultery with Bathsheba. The fundamental doctrines of the gospel are contained in Psalm 51 - theology, hamartiology and soteriology.

INTRODUCTION Psalm 51 is one of the penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession. There are six others - 6, 32, 38, 102, 130 and 143. David’s prayer reminds us of the publican’s in Luke 18:13 "God be merciful to me a sinner". 1. THEOLOGY The doctrine of God. Theology comes from two Greek words, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Today's Good Samaritan

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 18, 2007

How can we be a Good Samaritan in today’s society?

This past week I was in Toronto at the Fringe Festival, which is a gathering of about 140 productions all put together over a 10 day period. I decided it was a good opportunity for me to get my feet wet and make my way to the big city all by myself. With going to Knox College hopefully in January ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2008

#22 in the Book of James Series Confess your faults to one another and let the healing and forgiveness process begin. Pray for the healing of wounded spirits.

22 Confession is Good for the Soul The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May “Alright, “fess up. You do the crime, you serve the time!” Have you ever heard someone say that to you? Perhaps when you were a kid and you did something you weren’t supposed to and then the time came to face the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Good And Angry Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Feb 19, 2005

Anger is a misunderstood emotion. In Ephesians 4 God gives us the straight scoop on anger and how to deal with it in healthy ways.

Growing up one of my favorite TV shows was the, "The Incredible Hulk." The main character was a scientist named Dr. David Banner. Most of the time he was a nice guy. But when he become angry he would repeat those famous words, “Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I am angry.” And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Narnia: Not Safe, But Good Series

Contributed by Steve Hickey on Dec 14, 2005

Jesus is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and makes no promise that following him is safe, only that he’s good.

Not Safe, But Good On April 10, 2002, the first battalions of US soldiers forced their way into Baghdad. The night before, their chaplain gathered them together for prayer and worship and he gave a message from Psalm 91 which is a psalm set in the context of literal warfare and it’s all about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Feel Good!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006

We have news worth celebrating!

I FEEL GOOD! A COMMUNITY OF CELEBRATION Luke 2.8-20 S: Community C: A Celebrative Community Th: Christmas Eve Pr: WE HAVE NEWS WORTH CELEBRATING! ?: Who? KW: Example TS: We will find in our study of the Christmas story five examples of people who knew how to celebrate the good news about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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