Sermons on Good Listening:

How To Be A Good Solder In God"S Army

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 19, 2008

IF YOU ARE SAVED YOU ARE IN GOD"S ARMY

TEXT 2ND TIMOTHY 2:3,7,14 LETS READ TITLE HOW TO BE A GOOD SOLDIER IN GOD"S ARMY SHORT OUTLINE FOUND IN 2ND TIMOTHY CHAPTER 2:1-26 1.BE SAVED, VERSE 1 2.BE STRONG VERSE 1 3.BE STUDIOUS VERSE 1 4.BE SHARING VERSE 2 5.BE STEDFAST VERSE 3 6.BE SEPARATED VERSE 4 7.BE SCRIPTUAL VERSE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-26

Looking Good: Just One More Thing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2009

Dinosaurs look good in the museum, but their bones are really disconnected, are not together, and are dry as dust. The church must learn to connect, to unite, and to be exciting, as God wills.

Dinosaurs fascinate me. Those ancient beasts which once upon a time roamed this planet, foraging for food and terrorizing smaller creatures. You’ve seen them on the late movies, enormous reptiles, roaring and raring up on their hind legs, grabbing the pretty girl between those giant jaws and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 7, 2003

. In Esther chapter 5, God has preserved for us a look at the contrast between the bad guy, Haman, and the good gal, Esther. As we discover these character qualities, or the lack thereof, examine your own life to see what you need to work on.

The Differences Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Esther 5:1-14 Preached Wednesday May 7, 2003 Introduction: One of the fascinating things about the book of Esther is its rich character development. There is much to learn about the people in this story. So far we have seen how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come: From Good To Better Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

God specializes in changing people; taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are, to where we ought to be.

II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Baptismal Mission: Goodness, Beauty, Truth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2010

If we are to minister to a world in need, we must give it what Jesus gave: goodness, beauty and truth

The Baptism of the Lord January 10 2010 The first thing we should do today is correct a Hollywood-produced misconception about John’s baptism. Many of us grew up watching one or the other movie in which Jesus was baptized, or a large group of Protestant Christians were baptized in a river, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Good News That You Can Be Born Again

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014

A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good News For God's People Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 7, 2014

A sermon examining some good news that applies to God's people.

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:1-6 In this life there is no shortage of things that are discouraging and frustrating. Inflation is real, prices are high, and wages are low. For the last four years we have endured various consequences as a result of a worldwide pandemic. The border is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Good News Even In The Book Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014

There is good news even in the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hear the Good News even in the Book of Jeremiah 1. Jeremiah was a prophet with the daunting Challenge to deliver Bad News A. Jeremiah warns Judah chapters 2-35 B. Jeremiah talks about a great drought in chapter 14-15 C. Jeremiah condemns Kings, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Good Beginnings, Midway Failures, Final Triumphs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Looking beyond our failures, and stepping into the blessings.

GOOD BEGINNINGS, MIDWAY FAILURES, FINAL TRIUMPHS. Hebrews 11:8-16. Sometimes when we look at our Christian walk and life all we can see are our failures. Healthy self-examination all too easily declines into unhealthy introspection. It is good to be reassured that God views us not as we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Grow Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013

Christians battle against the weariness associated with doing good. Today, more than ever the church needs Paul's exhortation, “do not grow weary in doing good” (2 Thessalonians 3:13). In this lesson we'll explore the different avenues of this teaching.

The worst enemy of enthusiasm is weariness. That tired feeling that results from having run out of strength, patience, and endurance. All of us have been there. We decide to start something great and wonderful, and then in the matter of a few days, or weeks, or months we are tired of it. What once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Denomination: *other

Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014

We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal