Sermons on Good Reputation:

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2018

Planning for our eternal future is now; today. We can still plan for our earthly future for a career, marriage, family and finances, but nothing could be more timely than securing our eternal destination.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE…IT’S A GOOD THING. WE DO A LOT OF PLANNING: LIFE PLANS SUCH AS COLLEGE, MILITARY, CAREER, MARRIAGE, CHILDREN, FINANCES/SAVINGS. WE HAVE MANY ROUTINE PLANS: VACATION, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND HOLIDAYS. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE ALL OUR PLANS IN OUR FUTURE ARE WELL PREPARED FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Give Thanks To Him! (A Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Nov 14, 2018

A thanksgiving sermon which encourages God's people to joyfully thank God for his amazing goodness. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Taken from “Our Daily Bread” dated February 20, 2005. On my way to work one day I saw a bumper sticker that read: “Did you thank a green plant today?” Plants are essential to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Masterpiece: Created For A Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Ephesians 2:1 reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. The transformative truth is that God has crafted us uniquely for His good works.

God's Masterpiece: Created for a Purpose Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into a powerful truth found in Ephesians 2:10. This verse reminds us that we are not here by accident; we are God's masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. As we explore this passage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 14, 2024

While doors can symbolize opportunities, protection, mystery, and invitations to form new friendships, a door that represents God's will for our lives signifies drawing closer to Him in faith.

I am the Door John 10:1-10, 9:13-34 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Doors are powerful symbols that represent a myriad of meanings to different people. To the adventurous, courageous, inquisitive, bold, and daring, a door signifies an entrance into a new realm brimming ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Politicians Will Not Save Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2024

Every few years something happens to remind us we should never put our trust in princes, or politicians, but only in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Friday of the fifteenth week in course 2024 (7/19) It’s not possible for me to read the Scriptures today and ignore what happened just a week ago in Pennsylvania. I do believe that God, perhaps through angelic suggestion, arranged things so that the bullet missed the candidate’s head by a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Isaiah 38:10-16, Isaiah 38:1-22, 1 Samuel 21:2-7, Psalm 146:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

A Sermon for A Good Friday Service combines three of the Gospel accounts into one for scripture reading at the beginning.

INTRODUCTION: Beginning first with Matthew 27:33-44 New International Version (NIV) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24, Proverbs 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Thugs In Paradise” Word 2 Of The 7 Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2023

The seven last words are the seven last phrases recorded across the Gospels that Jesus said before finally dying on the cross. This is the 2 politically charged statement.

Luke 23:43, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Thugs in Paradise” Growing up I understood that I had a little more grit than some of the others. I realized that while some young men were going to stay out of trouble and get home on time and make good grades, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: United Methodist

What Everyone Needs At This Point Is … A Bar Of Toberlone.

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 14, 2023

On Good Friday all the churches in our area of all the different denominations go on a Walk of Witness - ending at the top of Northala Hill - the huge steep artificial hill built out of the rubble of the original Wembley station. This sermon was preached there.

What everyone needs at this point is … a bar of Toberlone. Toblerone is of course famous for its picture of the Matterhorn on the packet . (although as you may have seen in the news, they are about to change the picture. Perhaps they are about to replace it with a picture of Northalla Hills - after ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-15, John 12:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Things Only God Can Do Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56, Job 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Day That The Lord Hath Made

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2023

An after Thanksgiving Day sermon, but still with the attitude of giving thanks in mind.

This is the Day that the Lord Hath Made Text: Psalm 118:24 If you will, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Psalm 118, and our text this morning is going to be verse 24… so Psalm 118:24. If you don’t have a Bible, we invite you to use our Pew Bibles, and you’ll find this passage on page ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almsgiving Of Job Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 14, 2023

Job was a righteous and good man. He was a good steward of what God has given him. He mentioned his deeds of generosity in Job 31:16-23. His concerns for poor, needy, care of the fatherless and vulnerable. Great motivational passage.

Text: Job 31:16-23 Theme: Almsgiving of Job Illustration: A preacher asked the congregation. What makes a good sermon? They said, “A good sermon should have a good beginning and a good ending, then have the two as closer as possible.” Introduction to the Book of Job: The book of Job has ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:16-23

Denomination: Methodist

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

The Only Way To Heaven. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

The question of how to get to heaven has puzzled humanity for centuries.

Many believe that good deeds, moral living, or religious rituals can earn a spot in the afterlife. Many think there are many ways to enter into Heaven. However, the Bible clearly teaches that there is only one way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ. The Bible says... - "Jesus answered, 'I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Why Prayer Is Essential Before Sleep? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Sleep is a vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being, but how can we rest peacefully without first seeking God's guidance and protection?

Sleep is a vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being, but how can we rest peacefully without first seeking God's guidance and protection? Prayer before sleep is a crucial habit that brings us closer to God and ensures a tranquil night's rest. Let's explore Bible verses that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 3:5, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 58:11  (view more)  (view less)