Sermons on Good Order:

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

God’s call for you and I to confess. Part 11 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession Sermon Number 11 March 9, 2008 John Ortberg tells the story about the time he and his wife Nancy bought their first piece of new furniture: a mauve sofa. He explained it was more the shade of Pepto-Bismol, but “mauve” sounded better. The furniture salesman ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2010

Confessing Jesus is part of our response to God’s gracious gift of salvation. But is it just a one time thing, where we recite a creedal statement and that’s it? Or is there more to it?

OPEN: Years ago, a young man had just gotten out of Bible College where he’d spent several years learning all the theological terminology that he thought would make him a successful preacher. He’d just been hired at a country church and he was determined to begin bringing new people to Christ set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Good Lover Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2010

Complete joy come from loving others as Jesus loves us.

“Renewable Energy: Being A Good Lover” John 14:15-24 & 15:9-17 In her book “Smoke on the Mountain”, Joy Davidman told of a missionary in a dark corner of Africa where the men had a habit of filing their teeth to sharp points. The missionary was working hard at trying to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of A Good Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Wage The Good Warfare Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 4, 2022

1 Timothy 1:18-20 shows us several responsibilities of elders living in God’s church today.

Scripture Paul stated the reason for writing his First Letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy 3:14–15, “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Buts Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024

The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Friday Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2025

This message looks at how official misconduct was at the root of Jesus' arrest, trial and conviction.

The Innocence Project was formed in the United States in 1992 in order to bring justice to those who had been wrongfully convicted. Since then, they are now represented by 70 independent chapters in 50 states and 12 countries. Their goal is to provide investigative support, legal representation, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-3, Mark 11:15-17, John 18:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Good Enough?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 19, 2025

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I have entitled our message this morning “Are You Good Enough?” And the question for us to consider today is this: “Is anyone good enough to go to heaven?” An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

It Sure Sounds Good Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 2, 2007

There is enmity between the way much of the world thinks and what the Bible says.

April 1, 2007 Morning Worship Text: John 10:1-21 Subject: The Conflict Between Secular Society and the Church Title: That Sure Sounds Good Two weeks ago I began the conflict series that will culminate on Easter Sunday. I spoke to you about the inner conflict that takes place within a person from ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good, The Better And The Best

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2016

A message point to the hazards of busyness in the Christian life.

"The Good, the Better, and the Best!" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Does A Body Good

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018

Christians are not to be sexually immoral.

Good Hope, Alabama is a small town with small town values. In Cullman County you can’t legally buy beer. Daystar Church, which had grown dramatically under pastor Jerry Lawson, ran up against the sensibilities of a this conservative north Alabama community by focusing a month-long series on sex. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ