Sermons on Goods:

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Living Together Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 26, 2006

It is not good for man to be alone! We need one another in order to grow and become more like Jesus. The more we work together and live together, the closer we will become to being like God and the more we will be able to do for Him.

Over the next four weeks, we are going to be spending our time going through our mission statement: Living to grow, serve, worship and share. Each week we are going to look at a different piece of it and the have a small lesson about worship as we sing and participate in the experiential stations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sure Security Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Where do you find unshakable security? Don’t you long for such a blessing? How would you like for God to know you, call you, justify you, sanctify you and glorify you? Here’s good news!

Our future glory is secured in God’s love. What does that say to you today? Read Romans 8:18-30 Did you ever hear of someone who couldn’t afford to retire? Well let me tell you something... Our Christian retirement is not only out of this world, it is completely paid in full and secure. Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger; Sinful Or Not?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 18, 2005

What does the Bible say about anger? Can it ever be a good thing? This sermon gives some practical steps in identifying, handling and combating sinful anger. To show that anger is a God given emotion and that alot of energy is generated that should be u

ANGER ; SINFUL OR NOT Date: May 18th 2005 Text: Ephesians 4:26-32 I. ANGER IS NOT SINFUL IN AND BY ITSELF A. It’s ok to get angry; God does. 1. God gets angry a. (Psalm 85:4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. b. (Psalm 7:11) God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Cloth Tearer Or Net Mender?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 14, 2003

We all know that division causes problems - but where does it really come from? Paul gives us insights and warnings that any one of us could be the cause of division in our church. Find out the qualities of a good and bad leader.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. First off, I like how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Warren Bird on Apr 17, 2004

Christ’s post-resurrection appearances establish its historical reality, its prophetic reality and its evangelistic reality. It really happened - to fulfil God’s plan, promised in the Old Testament. Thus, it is GOOD NEWS for us, to live and to proclaim.

Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. Do you believe it? {Extract a strong affirmation from the congregation.} In that case, you are a step ahead of the original disciples in those early hours and days after the first Good Friday and Easter morning. They found it very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Refreshing My Guilty Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

“Refreshing My Guilty Times” will examine Psalm 32:1-11 which explains how to experience the blessing of God’s forgiveness and the refreshment of His presence in times when guilt makes us feel like we’re no good.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Guilty Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 25th, 2002 Introduction In Edgar Allan Poe’s story, “The Tell-Tale Heart” the main character committed murder. Unable to escape the haunting guilt of his deed, he begins to hear the heartbeat of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan: How To Resist Satan In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Third in the series "Meet the Cast." So often when we think of Satan we think of scary movies or evil atrocities in society. Though these may be evidence of Satan’s work, he does his best work looking good.

I had the privilege of attending a screening of “The Passion of the Christ for Pastors only and was audience to an interview with Mel Gibson regarding his movie. He stated one of the most profound insights I have ever heard from any theologian, let alone a movie star. Mel was asked “Why was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Up The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003

Paul teaches us how to be strong in Lord in this lesson on taking up the full armor of God. Too many Christians are defensive minded when Paul lists armor that is completely used for soldiers who are in forward motion in the good fight of faith. There is

The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jump The Shark

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002

The term "Jump the shark" is a pop culture term that means to do something that causes the eventual ruin of that same something. Like the point when a good Tv series goes bad. this is about how to avoid "jumping the shark" in our walks with God.

JUMP THE SHARK Sometimes new terms come into modern pop culture that catch us guard. I remember the first time I hear “You da bomb”. Party animal for somebody that lives for getting drunk. You da bomb for somebody you actually like. Back before bad meant tough or dangerous it actually ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Goes To Work

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 24, 2003

8. Nowhere is the Christian’s faith presented with a greater challenge than in the work place. The Christian who has learned to worship God in spirit and truth and has become a good parent, mate and citizen is often shocked to realize that the moment he

The Devil Goes To Work INTRODUCTION: 1. Christianity is definitely not a religion for wimps. 2. It takes a great deal of courage, conviction and faith to be able to walk the walk and talk the talk, to dare to be different. 3. The word holy means set apart. 4. Christians are the true non ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Your Face Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jan 8, 2007

If we simplify our relationships down to just a few things what would they be? In this series we take a look a four simply ways to work on our relationships together and also in our community. This sermon focuses on being a good listener.

A study was done by the US Census Bureau which stated that the USA has the highest: divorce rate, percentage of single parent families, teen pregnancies, teen abortions and homicide rate IN THE WORLD! The American family is in a lot of pain. People just up the street are in a lot of pain. Because ...read more

Denomination: Methodist