Sermons on Goods:

Dead End Decisions

Contributed by Randy Wood on Sep 27, 2002

Our text this morningwill show us the cause and effect of good and bad decisions.

DEAD END DECISIONS TEXT: JOSHUA 24:15 INTRODUCTION: Every day all of us face many decisions that range from trivial to very important ones. When you get up out of the bed in the morning it is a ¡§new¡¨ day that god Himself has given to you that could possibly have an outcome that can effect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-29, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jan 18, 2003

Using the "Good Samaritan" as an example, we have a three step evangelism process.

"How to reach People with the Gospel" Luke 10:25-37 DBC 1/19/03 <(((((>< Leighton Ford tells this story of himself and Billy Graham. He says; I was speaking at an open-air crusade in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Billy Graham was to speak the next night and had arrived a day early. He came incognito ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Of Foxes And Feeble Men

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

Some clear guidelines about handling criticism and good, honest self evaluation

Foxes and Feeble Men  As we stand now we are about 2 weeks away from next year, and about 349 days from the last New Year when we promised that this year would be different and that we would finally accomplish all that we’ve been putting off for the last 10 years.  ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talking To God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002

Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

(Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002

To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Anyone & Everyone Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2001

The good news is that everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved as well as not disappointed.

Anyone & Everyone 8-11-01 INTRO: We have all been a part of misunderstandings. Either we didn’t understand a situation or someone misunderstood us. I remember a few weeks ago my wife and I had a “misunderstanding” about both of our driving habits. My wife seems to enjoy driving very close to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Jesus wants us to take the initiative to do something good for another person.

August 19, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Last year, a movie was released called “Pay It Forward.” How many of you have seen it? A couple of months ago, I finally took Greg Boldt’s advice and rented it. An evening well spent. In the movie, a boy, played by Haley Joel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing, Doing, Becoming

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Characters

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 22, 2002

What six things do we need to have good Christian Character?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 26, 2002

"What will it be like - who will judge us?" Part 1 of a Presentation for Good Friday.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What`s the purpose of life - What are we here for?" I believe that life is a TESTING GROUND. God has put us here on earth for a certain number of years so that we can learn about Him (or miss Him as many do)............... and learn how to become CITIZENS OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002

In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Grace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001

If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Shepherd For The 21st Century

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 6, 2001

What good can a Shepherd do us in the 21st century? Plenty.

Have any of you seen the new cellular commercials that have been on TV lately? The ones with the shepherd... In them a shepherd, a symbol of times gone by, leads his sheep through the distant countryside. When suddenly he pulls out a cellular phone. Such a paradox makes for good advertising, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Provoke The Brethren

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2003

Let’s provoke one another to do good works and not to bring a division.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational