Sermons on Good Shepherds:

How Can We Be Good?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 7, 2019

In order to grow in obedience and godliness, we must start by having minds that are "alert and fully sober".

In this passage, Peter is addressing a question that each of us struggles with: how can we be good? Because we do want to be good, at least theoretically. Don’t we? We want to be people who do the right thing, who are honorable, who are worthy of respect, people who tell the truth. We want to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Worldly Minded Is No Heavenly Good Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2019

We must always seek to keep our eyes on Christ.

Having warned the Colossian believers about wrong approaches to living the Christian life - legalism - seeking to prove one’s spiritual worth by keeping rules and regulations; mysticism - seeking to prove one’s spiritual worth by the number of spiritual experiences they’ve had; and asceticism - ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Good Man Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The example of Cornelius

Acts 10 - 4/2/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 10.  M, M, L, J, Acts - the 5th book in the NT.  We have been looking at this book that is a transitional book in the bible - taking us from the earthly ministry of Jesus as presented in the gospels - then Acts tells us how the gospel, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Not Safe, But He Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Only Jesus has the power to free me from my bondage to my sin

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020

Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Longing For The Good Old Days

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2020

Many Christians long for a bygone era of glory - the early church, perhaps, or the 1950s. This sermon looks at that desire to go backward and where we should focus instead.

LONGING FOR THE "GOOD OLD DAYS": 1. THE EARLY CHURCH. - Acts 2:1-4, 41-47; Acts 15:1-41; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - Probably the first time that comes to mind is the early church as the “good old days.” - And as we look at Acts 2:1-4, 41-47, there is much to rejoice in. - But we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Good Dad?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2020

What we do for the Lord Jesus not our children.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD DAD? Luke 15: 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Good & Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 24, 2020

Life has a thin dividing line between good and evil

The pathway of life can be quite narrow and rocky in places. Symmetrically speaking, one side of the path could be considered as good, the other side as evil. While they oppose each other in substance, they are both necessary in the overall formation in our existence. It is important to note that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

5 Reasons God Is Good

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 24, 2020

I believe with all my heart this morning that Christians have the most to be thankful for! Why, Psalm 48:1 states; “Great is the Lord; and greatly to be praised."

This Thursday, we will recognize a day in our land that most definitely needs to not be forgotten. That day is Thanksgiving. I believe we live in a very ungrateful, self-satisfying world that has forgotten how to be thankful. I am proud to be an American and I am thankful for the price that many a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God Through Creation Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 14, 2020

The best w,ay to think of good and do good is remind ourselves of the goodness of God which is clear in His Creation.

As many of you know, I prefer sharing a message chapter by chapter of a Bible Book, trying to make sure we look at passages in context. But because we are dealing with a pandemic and dealing with social and political issues lately, we have been doing topical messages. I will continue with topical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipleship: Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020

Disciples share the good news of our hope in Christ with others

April 1, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 28:18-20 Discipleship: Share the Good News Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our news these days is dominated by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unexpected Good Friday Message.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

Jesus is glorified are we enjoying the streams of living water that flow from him?

An unexpected Good Friday message. The phone rings. “Good morning, how can I help you?” “We have a problem, there has been no water here since Harold passed through.” (Harold was Tropical Cyclone Harold that hit Fiji on the 8th of April, 2020. Today is the 10th). Okay, so plans were put into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 19:28, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

In Good Conscience – During Coronavirus Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 12, 2020

Many are confused with what to do with public gatherings and places of worship during this present crisis. Romans 13:1-5 is God's Devine sanction of government and the Christian’s responsibility to those in authority.

In Good Conscience – During Coronavirus Doing What Is Right This teaching is not meant to be a full exposition on what God is doing in this present pestilence and is only a short textual teaching of the truths found in Romans 13:1-5. Many are confused with what to do with public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Characteristics Of A Good Mom

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 10, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to look at seven different moms in the Bible to find out what these characteristics are so that one day you will hear Jesus say well done with the gifts of life I entrusted you with, you have sacrificially loved and given your children every opportunity to know Me!

7 Characteristic of Motherhood Various Scriptures Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment one finds out one is pregnant, life forever changes. Scripture states children are a gift from God that can simultaneously be a source of great joy and grief. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jezebel: She Was Not A Good Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2020

Ahab, king of the Ten Northern Tribes of Israel, married Jezebel, a pagan woman. When she came to town, things went from bad to worse.

Introduction: Scripture records the names of many mothers. Some of these mothers were good, raising their children for good and for God. Eunice, Timothy’s mother; and Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist; are two mentioned in the New Testament. The Old Testament also has the names of many mothers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:31

Denomination: Baptist