Sermons on Goodwill:

How Do You Preach Jesus Through A Book That Doesn't Mention God

Contributed by Joseph Jabotte on Apr 16, 2023

Esther Esther Esther ( shake head) what an interesting book. Pride, excessive consumption of alcohol, lust, divorce, Sex, lies and murder and that’s just the first 2 chapters. How do you preach Jesus through a book that doesn’t mention God?

Good morning church Today is a great day to be with you in the house of the Lord. Today our study on finding Jesus throughout God’s word brings us to the book of Esther. Now usually when I’m studying these books trying to find Jesus I look for key things like the names of God. Names like Yahweh, ...read more

Shadows Of The Past

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 17, 2023

We have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. And yet we have forgotten that proven philosophy.

So many times, we have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. All of that is as true as the Holy Scriptures themselves. And yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'reconciliation'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 13, 2025

Key Words in the Christian Life: 'RECONCILIATION' - 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Key Words in the Christian Life: Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. SERMON OUTLINE: A Definition. A New Creature (17) A New Purpose (18-20) A New Relationship (21) SERMON BODY Ill: • One of the most famous works in the history of art, • Is Michelangelo’s fresco of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Revelation (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 5, we encounter the Sealed Scroll, the Slain Savior, and the Singing Scores.

(Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/22/2017 As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, we are four weeks into this exciting adventure through the magnificent and often mysterious book of Revelation. While many see Revelation as an intimidating enigma to be ignored entirely, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Differences Between Mary And Martha

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you like? Martha or Mary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019

The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2018

The apostle begins this passage with thanksgiving for various blessings bestowed upon this church, which is a proof of the apostle's great love for it, and how much its welfare was on his heart. The object of thanksgiving is God, because he is the . . . .

JULY 16, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 1.2: Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.4-1.9 1 Cor 1:4-9 (KJV) 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

A No Win Situation

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 2: 1 – 32

2 Samuel 2: 1 – 32 A no win situation 2 It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.” 2 So David went up there, and his two wives also, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heeelp!

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn about the power of God’s grace coming to your aid in this sermon that will be sure to heeelp you when you need it!

Heeelp! The Power of Grace 12/10/03 I. Introduction A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. He had with him his box of cars and trucks, his plastic pail, and a shiny, red plastic shovel. In the process of creating roads and tunnels in the soft sand, he discovered a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Rock's Could Talk

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.

Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Government #2 - Voting - What, Why, And Who! Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2004

The importance of voting!

The Christian and Government #2 ¡V Voting: Why, What, and Who! Various Scriptures May 30, 2004 Introduction You have no doubt noticed by now that today¡¦s message is not about Memorial Day. So before I move on to our topic for today, let me say that I do not intend for anyone to think that I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other

Run The Race!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100 meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ