Sermons on Good Will:

Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

The church is still a great mystery to some.....

I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word For Good Dads

Contributed by Jd Traylor on May 13, 2001

How to be a godly father

HANOVER BAPTIST CHURCH JUNE 18, 2000 J.D. Traylor, Pastor “God’s Word for Good Dads” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Working For Good

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 7, 2001

Joseph was "up against it" as a captive in Egypt but, God being with him, difficulties and disappointments turned into a "pattern for good".

ALL THINGS WORKING FOR GOOD St. Paul has some very encouraging words for people who are finding life hard, who are ’up against it’. ’We know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28). The apostle is writing to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

There are some fights that are worth fighting and others that are better avoided. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necess

Reasons to Fight the Good Fight (Acts 15:1-11) 1. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against “false brethren” who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For Hard Times!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how hard the road may be there is good news for those who will trust in Jesus.

Good News For Hard Times! Acts 9:32-43 Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and learn of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. In your opinion, what makes for a good preacher? a. Probably get as many answers as responses! b. Fortunately, we can turn to Scripture to answer this (1 Tim. 4:6). 2. Here Paul uses the phrase, "A good minister of Jesus Christ." a. Way to do this: "Put the brethren in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

How To Get Good And Angry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly.

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly. Intro.: 1. Illust. Everyone has his/her pet peeve. Mine is bonehead motorists. You know the type-- the kind who see a sign that says, "Right lane closed ahead, merge left," and zoom past a long line of cars on the left and push in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Good People In Bad Marriages

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better.

Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better. Intro.: 1. < Begin > a. Illust. A few years ago the following item appeared in a Florida newspaper: "A young British couple decided to get a divorce while their wedding reception was still in progress. Daniel and Susan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against "false brethren" who wanted to restri

Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Local Boy Makes Good

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great.

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great. Personally, I avoid them. People at high schoolreunions usually gather around and do the old, "Do you remember so and so ? Do you remember when Bobby Jones did this, or Cindy Smith did that ?" "Do you remember the scandal it caused ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Good Givers And Reluctant Receivers

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 19, 2001

We examine a slice of Isaac’s life and find an illustration of the "not of works" principle for success in living the Christian life.

A Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com Good Givers and Reluctant Receivers Genesis 25:5 and 24:36 Abraham is truly one of the greatest men of the entire Bible. He is not great in an all-encompassing sense. No one has ever attained to that status, except our Lord Jesus Christ. He is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran