Sermons on Good Name:

Why Most Christians Fail To Become Good Christians

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 22, 2002

Why do we fail to grow and mature as we should

WHY MOST CHRISTIANS FAIL TO BECOME GOOD CHRISTIANS Text: Acts 15:35-40 II Timothy 4:6-11 Have you ever seen somebody get saved and join the church or maybe some family joins the church and the first thing you think is, "Boy, these are going to be good people." After they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-11, Acts 15:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Good About The Gospel (Easter Message)

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 1, 2002

Four things that make the Gospel "Good News."

Introduction Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Protestant Women of the Chapel voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 31-30. Good News: Your Chapel Council accepted your job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Know All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This is part seven in a nine part sermon series. This message is part two of the message A Terrible No Good, Very Bad Day .

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE A TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Pt.2 Sunday October 27, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 5 & 6 various verses Intro. A. Last week we began learning about Moses’ terrible, no good, very bad day. I want to take just a few minutes to review what we learned ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Grandpa, Tell Me 'bout The Good Old Days

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

There were many things that were not good about the old days; racism, mothers and children lost at birth, poor medical care, two world wars. But, there was also much that made the old days good.

Grandpa.. Tell Me ’Bout The Good Old Days Introduction 1. Last week while on vacation we went home to visit my parents. 2. My uncle Leonard had just been sent home from the hospital so we went down to see him. 3. As I stood up to leave I saw a picture that I had forgotten about many years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 5:21-30, John 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Successful Evangelism : From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 20, 2001

This is a sermon on the keys to successful evangelism based on the truths drawn from the parable of the Good Samaritan

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISM : FROM THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN OUTLINE 1.VISION 2.COMPASSION 3.ASSOCIATION 4.UNCTION 5.PURIFICATION 6.CONTINUATION 7.PROVISION THE MESSAGE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISM : FROM THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 1) VISION: The Good Samaritan ’SAW’ the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: A Matter Of Good Vs Evil Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The first in a five part series based on current television shows.

Psalm 10:1-14 "In every generation, there is a chosen one! She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness! She is the Slayer!" I’ve got bad news Buffy; one is not going to be enough. If we are going to stand against the forces of darkness it is going to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008

Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Other

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Qualities Of A Good Solidier Of Th E Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2009

How to live and love and serve the Lord with all your heart

(5) Qualities of a good soldier of the cross 2nd Tim. 2: 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2nd Tim:4 : 7 I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Good News And Bad News Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2009

In order to see how good the Good News is, we need to understand how bad we really are.

I’ve got good news and bad news Text: Ephesians 2:1 – 5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I doubt that there is anyone sitting here today that likes to get bad news. I also would bet that there isn’t anyone here who likes to give bad news. Sometimes when we have to give bad news to someone, we try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 12, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

"God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Say It Anyway" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 30, 2006

Part 3 of a 4 part mini-series on the three blessings of God from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessing of adoption as sons and daughters.

“Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Four: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 3” Subtitle – “Say it anyway!” Ephesians 1:4-8 First - Read Ephesians 1:4-8 - PRAY There are few affirmations that are more important to the overall well-being of a child than the loving affirmation of parents. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist