Sermons on Good Things:

The Attitude Of Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Gratitude aligns us with God's will, opens the door to His blessings, and transforms our perception of reality. It's about celebrating every good thing, even partial miracles, and turning every situation into an opportunity for praise.

The Bible tells us to be happy, pray a lot, and say thanks no matter what's happening. This is what God wants for us. It's not about finding some secret plan for our lives, but about becoming more like Jesus in every situation. Saying thanks is like the key that unlocks God's blessings. Imagine you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Thankfulness, Divine Blessings, Spiritual Growth, Faithful Living

"Grace...his Masterpiece" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Ephesians Series #4 How would your life be different if Jesus Christ had not come? Your answer explains the Grace of God in your life. Salvation is not a reward for good things we have done. Salvation is a gift, it is what causes us to produce good fruit

“A Walk That Is Worthy” Part 4 “Grace: His Masterpiece” Text: Eph 2:1-10 Intro: Illus: There was a art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The Lord answers Peter’s question.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Luke 18:18-30 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION He is mentioned by all three of the synoptic writers. Matthew describes him as a young man. Luke calls him a ruler and all three agree he is amazingly rich. His encounter with Jesus has been discussed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Love Thing

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

What’s love got to do with it....Everything

“It’s a Love Thing” Ephesians 2:1-7 The book of Ephesians is described as the most profound book in the Bible. It is the only Pauline epistle that has nothing to do directly concerning the church of Ephesus, but is concerned with dealings that affect all Christians. He starts outside the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Remember The Simple Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003

Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A One Thing Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Jesus should be the main desire and focus of our life

ONE THING PERSON Text: Read Psalms 27:4 Introduction: Growing up, I loved to play baseball. There are two kinds of ball players, good ballplayers & great ballplayers. I was dang good. My brother told me if I wanted to be good, I needed to be good @ every position. Was he wrong. Today baseball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Weak And Worthless Things

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

Paul called rule-keeping "weak and worthless things" when it comes to earning God’s favor - why do we keep going back to them?

Weak and Worthless Things TCF Sermon August 25, 2002 In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain --- he writes that the famous author used to talk about people who were – as he put it - “good in the worst sense of the word.” And Yancey added that this is a phrase ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Things To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Nov 16, 2015

This sermon challenges us to have a thankful heart in 3 areas and to learn to live with gratitude.

3 THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR INTRODUCTION – Recently, my brother Nimal, who was formerly a ship's captain and is now a lay Pastor in our church, shared the Word of God in one of our services. In that sermon he expressed his appreciation and thanks to me for being the first in our family ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Changes Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to pray consistently and with the right motives, trusting in God's promise that our prayers are powerful and effective.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the powerful world of prayer. We're talking about its might, its benefits, and the importance of never letting up. We're turning to the Bible today, specifically James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, and James 5:16. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, James 5:16

Topics: Prayers, Righteous

"Things Are Different Now" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003

We live different from the world because we are walking in His light.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 10, 2002 Fourth Sunday of Lent “Things Are Different Now” Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In The Right Things

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2025

This morning, a Canaanite Woman barges into the house Jesus is praying seeking his help. Jesus comments seem cold, but her acknowledgement of Jesus authority, and her need for Grace brings about a great lesson in where we stand before God.

Good Morning. Today, we have a tough lesson, in that it seems to show us a Jesus who is not the approachable loving friend we sometimes can imagine, but standoffish, aloof, and cold; similar to the way he talks to Mary in Cana before He turns water into wine. As the cartoon on the bulletin cover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Little Things Matter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To emphasize the significant impact of our small actions, reminding us that we reap what we sow, and encouraging us to sow seeds that please the Spirit, leading to eternal life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into an encouraging yet sobering message from Galatians 6:7-10. Our topic for today's sermon is "The Power of Little Things: Sowing Seeds of Life and Sowing Seeds of Destruction." We often overlook the small things in life, don't we? We forget ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Topics: Little Things, Big Impact

The Only Thing That Counts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Priority of Christian life is "Faith expressing itself in love."

“THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS” Gal. 5:1-12 INTRO – A man was going to bed one night when his wife told him that he had left the light on in the garden shed. She could see it from the bedroom window. He told her that he had not been in the shed all day. He looked out the window himself and saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Things Used To Be

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 7, 2025

A sermon to adults on remembering the past

“The way Things Used to Be” 6/8/25 a.m. Isaiah 46 We all like to reminisce a little bit don’t we? You younger folks like to talk about what things were like back in High School, Junior High or Middle School or even Elementary. The older you get the more you like to reminisce because there’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Set Things In Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of order in the church, specifically focusing on the qualifications and responsibilities of church leaders as outlined in Titus 1:5-9.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's extremely important for the vitality and effectiveness of our community of faith - the qualifications and responsibilities of our church leaders. We're going to talk about why it's so crucial for us to have order in our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Topics: Church Order