Sermons on Goodwill:

Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

They Forfeited Their Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2013

To always live by faith and not by sight.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you forfeit GOD's Rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To always live by faith and not by sight. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:5 (Amplified Bible) 4:5 And [they forfeited their part in it, for] in this [passage] He said, They shall not enter My rest. V. THESIS: I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 31, 2012

Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and experiencing His joy, peace and hope.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON (Dec. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Little Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was like as a child? The bible dosent tell us much but it does reveal that our children can be like Jesus…but we have to do our part as well.

1 PETER 1:14-16 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE, BUT AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, SINCE IT IS WRITTEN, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY What was it like to raise Jesus the Messiah? • Was he a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Other

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

Paul gives us the benchmark by which all our attempts at love must be measured and approved in verses 4-7 of I Corinthians 13.

A More Excellent Way 02/14/10 PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Christmas Presence Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2011

God loves to give good gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is 2. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: *other

Sermon On Do Guardian Angels Really Exist?

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 18, 2021

A Guardian Angel is defined as a spirit that is thought to watch over and protect a particular person or place.

Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, better known as Jean Paul, a German writer, once remarked: “The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us.” Daniel 10:5-10 states: “I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 34:7, Exodus 23:20

Fundamental Gratitude Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Life has felt "blah" for the past year and a half. We've got pandemic fatigue. What do we do about it?

Fundamental Gratitude Living a Life of Thankfulness / General Thanksgiving / Genesis 8   • Several conversations and forums talking about a sense of fatigue, lack of interest in favorite activities, “flat, blah.” • Some research uncovers what psychologists are calling “pandemic fatigue.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-16, Genesis 8:20, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 4:4, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women Of Faith Sermon Iii: Abigail: Determined Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we feel frustrated due to dire circumstances and are tempted to re-act negatively, the more mature among God's children rely on sensibility, humility and wise counsel to prevent tragedy and to preserve positive outcomes.

ABIGAIL: DETERMINED FAITH On a bulletin board in an electrical contractor’s shop a block away from our church, a poster read: “Before opening mouth, be sure brain is in gear”! Another bit of wise counsel: “Think ...read more

Give To Poor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

The significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God is found in Matthew 6:1-4.

GIVE TO POOR - Matthew 6:1-4 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This evening, I would like to share the significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God. We would meditate from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Choice - Learning To Make The Right Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2021

The psalmist faced the same kind of choices we face. He may not have been living through a pandemic, deciding for or against mask, for or against vaccines or deciding which political party is right or wrong, yet he offers some great advice.

The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then allow that question to provoke a self-examination. This psalm and the three preceding it reveals all the postures of worship: David presented in all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#4] GOD’S PERFECT GIFT Luke 2:1-21 Introduction: It is so interesting that as we have been going through the Gospel of Luke, this passage would be 3 days before Christmas is celebrated. Many people have already given gifts to the people in their lives; but some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Aha Moment

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 20, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 19, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 The Aha Moment Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee… and his disciples believed in him.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran