Sermons on Good Times:

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2017

The Laughter – Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Two General Truths to Remember About God's Promises: • (1a). God is in no hurry: • (1b). God never forgets or retracts his word. (2). Three Guide-lines Concerning God's Promises: • (2a). Is the promise universal in scope? • (2b). Is the promise personal in nature? • (2c). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Time To Be Full Time Christians

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 18, 2021

A sermon considering the price of discipleship, and challenging people to action. I borrowed the Illustration at the beginning of my sermon from Revd. Martin Dale sermon in 2006 with thanks :)

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. 26 Christians were crucified at Niz-hiz-aka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on the 15 February 1597, amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

The Worst Of Times Or The Best Of Times

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 27, 2006

Christ the King Sunday. Despite how dangerous the world is, we know that Christ reigns.

The Worst of Times or the Best of Times? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 November 26, 2006 One of the things that I most appreciate about the book of Psalms in the Old Testament is its honesty. The people who wrote those hymns and poems and songs were utterly and completely open and sincere with God. If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Hope, A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2022

Peter has some good news for beaten down and discouraged Jesus-followers.

Living Hope A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immortality Through Good Deeds

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us in this passage that we need to do good works and that will enable us to be remembered through time. That is one of the reasons we remember Him.

Immortality through Good Deeds John 8:48-59 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:48 The Jews answered and said to Him, “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not ahave a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. 50 “But I do not seek My ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Here’s a helpful way to remember the word providence: PRO is “before” and VIDEO is to “to see.” He’s seeing life happen in advance. You can even hear the word “provide” in the word Providence. Even in the worst of times, God is working for His children’s good and happiness.

Our nation’s first President had a different way of looking at life and you could see it in his very first inaugural address. Had you been in the relatively small crowd to hear Washington’s Inaugural address some 230 plus years ago, you would have been surprised at how visibly nervous Washington ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Really Good News? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 16, 2001

In a time of Christmas pageants and packages we are faced with the question,"Is This Really Good News For all of Us Today?" I hope after today’s message you will say, "Oh Yes, this is really good news."

Many of us remember performing in a Christmas musicale at church or school. You may even remember the part you played or perhaps you remember that you forgot some of your lines. Or maybe you remember the charge you used to get on Christmas morning when you would wake up early and begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Timing And My Time

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009

Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Full Time Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Any father who fails to live his faith just as well save his breath. Children imitate what is, and not what ought to be. Children of bad fathers can still find good examples of faith to follow, but every father should want to be that ideal for his own children.

A Berlin policeman was crossing the street when a robber raced by him with an angry store manager in hot pursuit. To the surprise of hundreds of on lookers the policeman didn't make a move. The robber got away and the police department was flooded with calls from indignant citizens. When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Good Morning Jesus! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2013

My coffee time with God in the morning turned me to a Preacher at work to begin with. What started as a small effort of greeting Jesus ‘Good morning and chat with Him,’ turned into a commitment for the rest of my life!

Good morning Jesus! Job 19:25”For I know that my Redeemer lives!” While working for the Vice President of a multinational bank with jam-packed agenda in my life: as a wife, mother and the office work as well, that kept me on my toes the whole day and I had to don multiple hats ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time To Run And Time To Walk

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2011

Three keys to the Christian faith!

James 1:19-20-“Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires.  There are three rules for righteousness—be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.  The rules are universal—every person is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Make Time Take Time Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

Extending our Arms to the community will mean making time and taking to for prayer

Make Time Take Time Extending your Arms in Prayer Acts 12:5-16 July 01, 2011 5:53 PM INTRODUCTION Off-duty cop rescues family asleep during house fire A Midland County family escaped a house fire last just after midnight. No one was injured, although the family lost everything. They are now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Time To Wait, A Time Not To Wait Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

The believers were instructed to wait in Jerusalem. They were not ready, but why not? They were absolutely convinced of the resurrection, but still not ready to launch out and take the Gospel to a lost and dying world. Wait for the power of the Holy Spirit.

We gain a lot by studying the book of Acts. We learn about how the church grew in its infancy stage. Now over twenty percent of the world’s population claim to be true disciples of Jesus. But we are starting here with one hundred and twenty loyal believers huddled together in one room. It helps us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devote In Doing What Is Good

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006

Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist