Sermons on Good Place:

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011

We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babel And Our Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God or non-citizen neighbors. The sin of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. How is the tower of Babel still relevant today?

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God. Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of non-citizen neighbors. The sin of self-centered national pride, of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. Such arrogant self-importance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Genesis 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Through Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 11, 2024

Keep your prayer armour on in season and out of season. In good times and bad times, no matter the circumstance or situation, stay alert and prayerful, and great victories will come to you if you refuse to give up in the place of prayer

There is mighty working power in prayer. Prayer avails much; prayer can do great things in us and for us, prayer can give us victory! The message version of James 5:16 says ‘The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.’ Prayer is something worth taking ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Longing For The Food In Egypt

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 30, 2023

When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history.

When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history. It has been a symbol of hope and resilience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: United Methodist

In Memorial

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 27, 2013

A funeral sermon for Jesus of Nazareth, reflections of Nicodemus the Pharisee. A short Good Friday sermon

I want to thank you all for coming to my house tonight. I know that it was not easy for you to do so considering the horrible events of this day. I know that you fear the retribution of my fellow Pharisees and for you to bring yourself to the house of a Pharisee on this night of all nights ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Problems In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs Problems in the Promised Land Genesis 26:1-11

The Patriarchs Problems in the Promised Land Genesis 26:1-11 David Taylor August 7, 2016 Turn to Genesis 26 as we will look at “Problems in the Promised Land” in the life of Isaac. As a reminder, God created humanity in his image to represent him in all creation as they lived in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iv. The Promises Of God (Vs. 8-10) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Mirth in the Midst of Madness -- As we continue with our Series we come to the End of the Hymn portion of the Psalm. We have Covered David’s I. Praise to God II. His Prayer to God last week we covered III. The Protection from God. today we will cover….

Mirth in the Midst of Madness -- As we continue with our Series we come to the End of the Hymn portion of the Psalm. We have Covered David’s I. Praise to God II. His Prayer to God last week we covered III. The Protection from God. today we will cover…. IV. The Promises of God (vs. 8-10) Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Matthew 5:6, Ephesians 2:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 9:5, Mark 9:2, Psalm 36:7, Romans 10:11, Psalm 119:103, Psalm 63:5, Matthew 6:31-33, Psalm 34:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

Jesus received a properly conducted trial by Pilate, yet Jesus still ended up being crucified. This message identifies the cause.

Message Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned. Luke 23:13-25 There is a common perception that the trials of Jesus - one conducted by the Sanhedrin and one conducted by Pilate - were both illegal and made without observation of the rule of law. That is certainly true for the “trial” by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 7, 2025

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Matthew 21: 1-11 (Tax collector) Only synoptic (similar) gospel that mentions a donkey. The Triumphal Entry 21 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"The Third Thief"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon for Good Friday.

Luke 23:32-49 “The Third Thief” At Pilate’s residence, the soldiers dressed Jesus in Royal clothes. They draped a scarlet robe over Him and bludgeoned Him on the head with a stick. They beat Jesus’ head with their fists, fracturing His nasal bones. They took turns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: United Methodist

If The Law Can’t Save Us, What’s The Point Of Having It? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at how the Law is not there to get us to God, but to show us how far we are from Him.

THE POINT OF THE LAW: The Law doesn’t get us closer to God; it helps us understand how far from Him we are. - 1 Timothy 1:7-8. - Romans 3:20. - The initial thought about the Law would seem to be: it’s to get us to God, therefore it’s for the righteous. - The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin's of the world.

Jesus Our Passover Lamb The Passover Instituted: Passover: Recalls and show’s God’s Deliverance of the children of Israel Out of Egypt Pesach (PAY- sahk) means to “pass over.” The Passover meal, seder (SAY der), commemorates the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church's Responsibility Towards Society

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 26, 2020

The present scenario of the world and our nation under lockdown had given us the best chance to shine our lights in the darkness but seemed like more than others we hid our light under a basket. Matthew 5:16

Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us consider ourselves privileged to listen to his word. As we are continuing the COVID-19 Lockdown, I see many verses and articles related to Christ's Second Coming circulating in the social media, and I don't know to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, James 1:27, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Simple Rules, (Part Four)do Good Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fourth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 1 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out. Yet, Jesus, a

Do Good Review We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week, we concluded, at least for now our discussion about “Do no Harm.” We faced the question, is it possible to live in this complex and violent world without doing harm? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Methodist