Sermons on Goodnews To All:

The Role Of Women In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom: True And Counterfeit

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon on the parable of the prodigal son.

Freedom: True and Counterfeit Luke 15:11-24 INTRO.:Some people try to make fake, or counterfeit, money. It may look good at first, but it is actually worthless. It isn’t backed by the government and it isn’t supported by reserves of gold and silver. There are many security measures to prevent its ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

we are responsible for our growth

Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training For The Gold In Life

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 24, 2006

This sermon relates the neccessary training by athletes in the Olympics to the need to be Trained by God’s Word in our lives.

Going for the Gold in Life 1Cor. 9:24-27, 2Tim. 3:16-17 By Pastor Brad Rigney Olympic Stories – from the Torino Games. Leading up to the necessity for these athletes to Train. What do we need to Go for the Gold in Life? Motivation of Love, 1John 4:7-21 Faith; active and persevering, Heb. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

Claiming The Promise Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 9, 2006

It has been forty years since we last heard about Caleb.

The Victory Side of Life #12 Claiming the Promise by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 14:6-15 Text v.12 It has been forty years since we last heard about Caleb. He has served silently under Joshua. There is every indication that they fought the enemy side by side. They had spied out the land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

United In Faith And Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Once we are firmly established in God’s powerful, life giving grace, we are then able to walk before others--as brothers and sisters in Christ united in our faith and in our mission.

Ephesians 4:1-16 “United in Faith and Mission” INTRODUCTION Some people have described the Christian life as not difficult, but impossible. I think we can agree that without the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we would not be able to live in faithful obedience to God and experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

An Enemy Has Done This!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 15, 2006

This message dipicts the nature of Satan as he intertwines his efforts into the Church to hinder its growth.

Scripture: Matthew 13:24 – 30 Title: “An Enemy Has Done This” Introduction: We find Jesus comparing the “Kingdom of Heaven” to a farmer who had sowed good seed in his field only to find that when the plants came up someone had sowed “Tares” among the wheat. The ‘bad deed’ occurred while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles Of Jesus: No No Nazareth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 26, 2006

The complication of lack of faith in the Christian life and its effects.

NO NO NAZARETH MARK 6:1-6 I. THE SITUATION: JESUS IN HIS HOME TOWN A. Jesus arrives in his hometown of Nazareth 1. His disciples are with him which means it is a large traveling group and he would be noticed as He returned home. This could have been a big deal / big event. 2. The people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psst - Don't Tell Anyone, But...

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 4, 2006

Recognizing and ridding ourselves from the deadly sin of gossip.

Introduction A. Gossip is a destructive mode of conversation practiced daily. 1. It affects the least to the greatest among us. 2. It is commonplace in the world as it is the church of our Lord. 3. The Bible, because of this, speaks of it and so must we. B. While the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 19:20, Ecclesiastes 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Now On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.

2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Part Of The Will Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Preaching the good news

ARE YOU PART OF THE WILL? 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Introduction: There is often a lot of turmoil that surrounds the death of someone. People who are associated with the man/woman are wondering if he left a written will/testament? Am I part of it? How much did he/she leave to me? Who else did he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sleeping Well These Days?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 29, 2007

Good Friday will never be as bad for us as it was for the disciples and certainly not as bad as it was for Jesus.

SLEEPING WELL THESE DAYS? Matt 26:17-27:36 How do you think that you will sleep this next Friday night? Most of us will probably sleep well? Few of you may have difficulty sleeping because of physical or emotional conditions. But on the most part we will probably have a average to good night’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Discipline

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007

Sometimes a Church must discipline it’s members. The Bible gives us clear direction on handling this process.

Church Discipline At one time or another, a church may need to exercise discipline against a member who has sinned. Church discipline must always be handled carefully and lovingly, just as God discipline us. The Bible is clear on how this is to be handled. Situation Unintentional or private sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Tomb

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 2, 2007

On the cover "The Jesus Family Tomb, The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change History" This book and movie is flawed because they have not sought the truth

# The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown - Mar 28, 2006 # The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity by James D. Tabor -April 4, 2006 - Jesus’ father was neither God nor Joseph, but another man, possibly a Roman soldier named Pantera # The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist