Sermons on Goodness And Forbearance:

Am I Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003

First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Till It Feels Good

Contributed by John Mcmillan on Mar 12, 2003

LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE,AND LEARN THE JOYS AND BLESSINGS OF GOD

I’m sure you’ve all heard the old saying "GIVE TILL IT HURTS", well this old saying, that you and I have heard all our life’s goes againts everything God stands for. I have yet to run across one story in the bible or of anyone I’ve ever met that got hurt because of giving, I can’t think of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Good Enough ?

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 28, 2001

About serving God in today’s Church.

AM I GOOD ENOUGH ? Introduction: This is a sermon for and about preachers. Sometimes in the preaching ministry we need encouragement, we feel like were not good enough. Often times some of the members will express this with facial expressions of boredom. Don’t give up! Below you will find ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD

BIG IDEA: BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD (:1) DECLARATION: “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.” A. Promise – Abundant Blessing B. Recipients - “everyone who fears the Lord” - “Who walks in His ways” I. (:2) PERSONAL BLESSINGS A. Fruitful Labor “When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Good Is Your Guide?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 15, 2001

With an abundance of "guides" to offer us their assistance in every imaginable area of life we need to know what guides are reliable and which are not. We must always weigh the validity of the advice we receive with God’s counsel found in His Word.

How Good Is Your Guide? Judges 2:6-15 My family and I returned this past week from spending two of the most awesome weeks of our lives in the mountains of Colorado. Instead of roasting throughout the day in the Oklahoma heat we wore long sleeved t-shirts. Instead of looking for miles over flat ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Good Church Member

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

Some things church members should be and do

1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Bad News

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Joy of Christmas

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Good News/Bad News

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

“FOR I SAY TO YOU, THAT UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” This may very well be the original “Good news/Bad news” line. Waddya want first? Good news, or bad news? The bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 20, 2002

The Gospel in the story of Christmas.

GOOD TIDINGS FOR ALL PEOPLE LUKE 2:10 1. Christmas is all of a sudden upon us and with just a few more days until Christmas, we are in the midst of making all of our preparations to spend time with friends and family. The television is full of advertisements, the radio is playing Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist