Sermons on Good Name:

The Worst Of Sinners

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show that GOD in His mercy can display His unlimited patience on anyone and even make anyone a good example to those who will believe.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worst sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD in His mercy can display His unlimited patience on anyone and even make anyone a good example to those who will believe. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:16 (Amplified Bible) But I obtained mercy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011

The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

O' Holy Night Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Fourth, and final in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at Luke's account of the angelic visitation to the shepherds, their reaction and subsequent rejoicing and proclaiming the good news!

O’ Holy Night (Series on the Birth of Christ – Conclusion) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 25th, 2011 Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: We recognize December 25th every year as the day to honor the coming of our messiah, our savior, our king into the world as one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Spiritual Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2018

Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.

Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15, Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

In Christ You Have A Circumcision Made Without Hands (Series: Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2019

Paul made it clear that the Christian is not subject in any way to the Old Testament legal system, nor can it do him any good spiritually.

10/24/18 Tom Lowe IVB1: In Christ You Have a Circumcision Made Without Hands (Col. 2:11-12) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:11-12 (NIV) (11) In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Unity

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 20, 2019

Unity in itself is neutral, it is what we are untied for that determines whether it is evil or good. So we need to answer the questions, what is Christian unity?

Every Christmas season my wife and I have the same conversation about gifts. She asks me what I want, and I tell here there is nothing that I want. I have reached that point in my life that if there is anything I want or need, and I have the funds I just go and get it. So, the idea of getting me ...read more

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Change Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2019

Fourth in the series Extraordinary Life: If we have truly met Jesus, we are truly changed. If there is no change, there is a good probability that there has been no salvation.

Extraordinary Change March 31, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we have truly met Jesus, we are truly changed. If there is no change, there is a good probability that there has been no salvation. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

No Response

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 26, 2023

Sometimes for the greater good we need to bite our tongue. This is never easy when we feel we've been berated.

No Response By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Human Nature A. Why is it so hard to keep our mouths shut? 1. Jas. 1:26 – “If any man think of himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.” 2. Jas. 3:8 – “No human being can tame ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, John 19:9-11, Luke 23:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Condition Critical

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023

When Jesus said “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” he did not absolve us from the responsibility to discern between good and evil.

An interesting thing happened during the opening worship of the 213th General Assembly. As the service began, the congregation stood to sing the first anthem. A great parade of banners, each representing one of our presbyteries, made its way down the center aisle. As the procession reached the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 12:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preaching The Word, A Worthy Vocation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2023

Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a world filled with bad news, opposition, criticism, and deception is not easy. But a healing word is needed in a broken world.

Sermon – Preaching the Word, a Worthy Vocation 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV) “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.” Introduction – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023

Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Matthew 10:19-20, James 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Our God Is New! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 11, 2020

God created us to be persons who are to be good as NEW! A new creation has a new spirit, a new heart, a new song, a new strength!

Solomon said, "There is nothing new underneath the sun . . . "(Ecc.1:9) However with the believer/Christian there is as the scriptures tell us. 2 Corinthians 5:17 "We are a new creation, the old has passed away." Eph. 4:24 says "Putting off the old self and putting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helpers Of Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020

Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The issue is not whether divorce is good or bad, for everyone agrees it is a bad thing to happen. It is never the best, and it always indicates failure on the part of two people.

Divorce, like death, is an unpleasant reality that we have to deal with because it won't ignore us. In one way or another it forces its way into our lives. If we are fortunate enough to have no friends, neighbors, or loved ones caught in its grasp, we must still face the issue because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4