Sermons on Good Soldier:

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross--Maundy Thursday Good Friday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2021

There were several people passing by or standing near the cross, but what they saw depended on what they were looking for when they looked at Jesus.

Near The Cross Luke 23:26-49 Maundy Thursday is the beginning of the process that takes Jesus to the cross. Jesus was crucified in a very public place, which means many people saw what was taking place. Where do you think you would have fit in that day based on what you think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005

A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:29-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Just Talk A Good Game?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005

Following Christ calls for realistic action and not just rhetorical rambling

(Based on a message by James W. Moore taken from his book Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:23-28 TITLE: “DO YOU JUST TALK A GOOD GAME?” INTRODUCTION: A. Friday was Veteran’s Day 1. Recognize veterans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 5:18-19, Isaiah 5:20-22, Acts 10:38, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Romans 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reducing The Ark Of God To A Good Luck Charm

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2021

In the early part of the time when Samuel was a Judge of Israel the people were still far from God. In a brazen act of foolishness some men charged into the Holy of Holies and and ran off with the Ark hoping it could help them defeat the enemy. It did not.

Where Did He Go? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes - I, and not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10, Job 13:15, Acts 7:59-60, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Nazarene

It's In You Because Of Who Is In You Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a Christian soldier prepared and ready, supposed to be ready for battle—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.

Sunday January 13th, 2008 Series: the Fight Is On part two Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: It’s In You Because of Who Is In You Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 7, 2010

A good friday sermon about love.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? John 18 & 19 Good Friday I. Here we are again for “Good Friday” service A. as a youngster and even now – odd name for this day 1. What we remember this day was not good tragic, brutal, a day filled with injustice 2. How could ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Other Side Of The Road

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

The Priest and Levite did not help but the Samaritan did.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD Luke 10:29-35 INTRO: A. NOTE THE GOING DOWN Road from Jerusalem to Jericho - about 18 miles descending about 3000 ft. 1. Minding his own business Stripped, beaten, robbed of all he had. a. Wounded - probably resisting the thieves Our own strength and wits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "To Have And Have Not" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Jesus' testimony bears credence

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 21, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “To Have and Have Not” [Part Four] John 10:25-30 In Scripture it speaks about the thirsty believer who can draw from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Green Arrow Living Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 8, 2017

How to live the new life in the Spirit from Romans 7:1-6.

The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord August 6, 2017 Romans 7:1-6 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Green Arrow Living Last Sunday in worship at Landmark Church in Binghamton, Pastor Dan Little projected a storm cloud onto the screen behind and above him. He showed us what was behind the storm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up...never, Never, Never! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The only people God can’t use are those who quit. In the Christian life, it’s not how you start the race, but whether or not you FINISH the race.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started our examination of God’s Law of the Harvest: You Pick What you Plant. If you plant selfish seeds according to your sinful nature, you’ll reap of bumper crop of misery. But if you plant seeds of the Spirit, you’ll experience a bumper crop of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Inheritance Or Identity?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jul 7, 2016

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable about identity couched in the lawyer's question about inheritance. Both are ours in Christ, but one is more important than the other.

Inheritance or identity? The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of those passages that we could probably all recite from memory if we had to. We know what happens - a man is traveling along the road, he is ambushed, left for dead, and then two religious guys are too busy or otherwise concerned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran