Sermons on Good Name:

What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

And Now For The Rest Of The Story...

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

A sermon investigating the Good Samaritan and Good Works, in light of the Grace of Jesus Christ. We do God’s good works not to be saved because Jesus has done everything for our salvation; rather we do good works because we are saved.

And Now…the Rest of the Story Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 15, 2007 How many people here have heard of the story of the Good Samaritan before? It’s a parable that is taught often in Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Bringers And Includers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

In our Scripture today, John the Baptist was with two people who he was bringing and including in the mission of God when he saw Jesus and said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” To be a bringer and an includer means you bring them to Jesus. We have no power to do

Bringer and Includers John 1:35-42 Teacher Rex Roland at Enka Middle School in North Carolina was recently in the news because he wrote ‘20% off for being a loser' on a sixth grade student's assignments. When the girl's mother complained, he said he was "just joking.” Some parents say ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

Witnessed Signs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013

At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Adonai "The Supreme Lord" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 13, 2011

Today we are going to learn that the name "Adonai" is different from most of the other names for God because it describes a relationship with God and not just characteristic of God. We are all born with the mistaken idea that we are owners. We talk about

Purpose: To extol the lordship of God over our lives. Aim: I want the listener to see themselves as God's slave. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to learn that the name "Adonai" is different from most of the other names for God because it describes a relationship with God and not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Still Works Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

Our text occurs on the eve of their deliverance from Egypt. They are ordered to kill a lamb and to prepare it for eating with bitter herbs. They were also ordered to take the blood of the lamb and use it to paint the exterior door posts of their homes. T

The Blood Still Works! By Charles C Jones Exodus 12:7 And they shall take the blood and strike in on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are and when I see the blood, I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-13, Exodus 12:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Grand Kids Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014

If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Extent Of Love Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 21, 2025

We are call to love God with all that we are and to love others as ourselves, but how? This sermon looks at the extent of loving God and loving others and reflects on the vast extent of Jesus' love for us.

Luke 10:25–37 ESV And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

3. Live By A New Standard Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

Ephesians is a manual for God's Renew Project for the world. God begins by making New People, whom he knits into a New Community. This week we see that family Lives by A New Standard - the example of Jesus.

SE011923 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 3. LIVE BY A NEW STANDARD (Title SLIDE) Remember, in week one we made the point that our culture is in decline. We’re feeling it: - Financially - Morally - Socially (SLIDE) In stark contrast, Ephesians is God’s renewal manual. - First renewal of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courtroom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Service John 18:1- 19:41 The Courtroom Grace and Peace to your from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus who is the Christ. Amen I would like you to imagine that you are in a courtroom. In this courtroom there is the prosecuting attorney seated behind a table, the defense attorney seated ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace: Setting Things Straight

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

People are not basically good

As we Conclude our series Why do good people do bad things we see Jesus correcting a common misunderstanding: people are basically good. Jesus tells us: No One is Good but God. He turns our expectation on its head. If no one is good What’s the point? This morning we will see that, usually, we all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wet Water Walkers And Dry Boat Riders

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 15, 2003

Good Works and Faithfulness

Wet Water Walkers & Dry Boat Riders By Kenny McKinley Matthew 14:22-36 (read text) Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

Still Looking Good!

3. Shod you feet w/ Gospel of Peace Being a Christian is not about FIGHTING... It’s about PEACE The Gospel... Good News... Is about PEACE Luke 2: 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soaring On Wings Like Eagles Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

preaching the good news

SOARING ON WINGS LIKE EAGLES! Isaiah 40:27-31 Every other month, I send out “Eagle’s Messenger,” a bimonthly newsletter to over 122 e-mail addresses. The recipients of it are friends and missionaries throughout the world. I have entitled it this way because of two reasons: First, as Albanians our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ