Sermons on Good Soil:

Stephen--Full Life, Good Death

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.

They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Good Grace, Freely Given…

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005

Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Gives All Good Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 29, 2005

God is the one who gives all good gifts especially salvation

SBC Philippi 7/3/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God Gives All Gifts Good James 1:16-18 Primary Purpose: God gives good gifts to his children especially salvation Have you ever thought about how much you have to be thankful for that God has given you? Many of us have friends, families, jobs and homes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Old Days? Oh Please!

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

Slightly sarcastic view of "the good old days". Like the scripture, this reminds people to live in the present, and not long for so-called better days of the past.

Ecclesiastes 7:10 – The Good Old Days? Oh Please! Tonight, instead of looking at a major topic in Ecclesiastes, I am going to look at one verse. It’s a verse that speaks to all of us, no matter how old we are. 7:10. This verse is funny because it so much speaks to who we are, and what we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Passage From A Rock To A Good Place Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 4, 2006

1 of 5 messages on the purpose God has for us in the church and the world. This is a foundational stewardship series of messages.

Voyage to Eternity Passage from a Rock to a Good Place There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a rude throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Good Not To Be True-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 17, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part mini-series from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessings of God. Looking at Ephesians 1:3, the focus is on how God is a God who is blessed and blesses us with every spiritual blessing, defining how these blessings give us insight and vic

Ephesians – “Focusing on Truth” Lesson Two: Eph. 1:3 “Too Good Not to Be True-part 1” There is a serious and growing problem in our society that has really begun to frustrate me – it’s called “junk-email.” Do you know what I’m talking about? I receive more junk e-mail that I care to think about. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Heart These Days Is Hard To Find Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on what Pentecost means. Instead of the Law written on tablets of stone, it’s now written on our hearts.

Acts 2:1-11 – A Good Heart is Hard to Find (Many of the conclusions, including the wording, set forth here flow from John Eldredge.) In his book The Moral Intelligence of Children, Harvard professor Robert Coles told a story about Marian, one of his students several years ago. She had arrived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Toward The Good

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Jun 6, 2005

God allows and uses everything that happens in our lives for our good.

In the early days of our country a weary traveler came to the banks of Mississippi River for first time. There was no bridge, of course. It was early winter, and the surface of the mighty river was covered with ice. Could he dare cross over? Would the uncertain ice be able to bear his weight? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Merry Heart Does A Body Good...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

A message meant to encourage Christians to have a more positive outlook on life rather than live in the negative all the time.

A Merry Heart Does a Body Good… Various Scriptures July 22, 2007 I’d like to think that I’m overall, a pretty positive guy. I like to joke around, I like to laugh, and I try not to take myself too seriously. But every now and again I have to stop and wonder if I really am that positive of a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

Fathers are teachers.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 1) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 10, 2008 We have been talking about questions—questions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation: It Feels Good To Be Clean!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2008

A sermon I preached prior to the sacrament of communion.

Communion Meditation Hebrews 10:12-25 INTRO I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was actually about 40 years ago. I am sure it happened only once even though my mother would swear it was a nightly occurrence. Okay … maybe it happened once … a week. But anyhow … it wasn’t nearly as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009

3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Aren't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 3, 2009

You don’t have what it takes to win a place in heaven by your good works.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org] Sometimes at carnivals you will see what is called a high striker (also known as a strength tester or strongman game). A person is given a mallet, which he uses to hit a lever as hard as he can. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Needing A Good Excusing...for What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009

Third sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

(Slide 1) This is the time of year when we attempt to fulfill our New Year’s excuses… oops, I mean resolutions. And speaking of resolutions, oops, I mean excuses, I found several good ones this week as I prepared for this morning. I make no excuse for any of them. This is one from a man pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God