Sermons on Haters Of Good:

Community Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006

Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Orthodox

From Whom All Blessings Flow Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 22, 2008

A biblical foundation for giving and receiving. God is the source of all our wealth and good things; it follows that we are to share those good things in order to enjoy them more.

FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW “Take what you can get…and don’t give anything back!” From what I remember of Pirates of the Caribbean, this was some sort of motto that Captain Jack and his first mate lived by. It wasn’t the pirate code per se but a rule of life. Unfortunately it sounds a lot like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009

Jesus told Mary that doing good had stopped her from doing the best. Doing good is not enough. God wants us to choose THDE BEST PART.

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today’s story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus loved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of The Devil

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 20, 2008

The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one. (Matthew 13:37-38)

Speaking of the devil ... There was a young seminarian who was taking an oral examination for his ordination process. During the questioning, one of the examiners asked him if he believed in a personal devil. "No," he replied, "I do not believe in the devil." Hearing this, the examiners began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Doing The Stuff

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 5, 2002

This message looks at the raising to life of Tabitha (Dorcas) as a more affective means of evangelism to her community than her good works, good and necessary as they were in preparing the way.

Reading 1: Acts 9:32-43 Reading 2: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sermon Miracles don’t really happen anymore, do they? Our passage this morning would certainly suggest that miracles were once common in the church. In fact, the Bible is full of miracles. You might even have your own favourite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 4, 2013

The message of Romans gets more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news makes the good news worth hearing. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 The message of Romans get more fun at this point. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE GOOD GOD HAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO OUR BAD. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH is our topic today and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Mothers Day 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and if every cradle was rocked by a good mother, the world would be full of good men/women, as sure as you breathe Billy Sunday

Mothers Day 2013 Psalms 127 NKJV A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Part And My Part – In Changing Me Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2016

This sermon looks at Basic Equipment For Spiritual Growth 1. I Need A Good BIBLE 2. I Need A Good TRAINER 3. I Need Exercise SPACE

God’s Part and My Part – In Changing Me Most of you know the story of how I became the pastor here. It was not because of my theological education. It was not because of my denominational affiliation. It was not because I knew someone – who knew someone – who knew ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Is Gooder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2017

There are people in this world that hate God. And they don't believe that God is good - they believe He is evil and unworthy of our praise. But is God good? And what does that mean to us?

OPEN: Is God Good? (wait for a reply) Of course He is. That’s what the Bible tells us and that’s what we believe or we wouldn’t be here. But, there are many out there who don’t like God. There are many agnostics and atheists work very hard at painting God as an evil and wicked God – unworthy of our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On A Gift From God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2021

A gift from God is defined by the Longman Dictionary as: “Something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it.”

Eckhart von Hochheim OP, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic once remarked: “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:4

What Your Mouth Is Filled With, Matters! Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 20, 2021

Gratitude is good, but when your attitude is not good you cannot show gratitude. Praising God and confessing His awesomeness is our means of expressing our gratitude to Him.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendour all day long. Psalm 71:8 WHAT YOUR MOUTH IS FILLED WITH, MATTERS Some people's mouths are full of gossips, profane, food, negativity and curses. David said his mouth was full of Praise. What your mouth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Thanks For Nothing - Your Tests Tripped Me Up. I Guess I'm Good And Lost..

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 10, 2016

We have effectively silenced Him out of our lives and we get frustrated when we go it alone. We are losing everything and we ask – Where are you Lord! “and we wonder am I Slipping from the palm of Gods hand. I guest I will be one of those Lost ones?

Why do ye imagine evil against - Lord? Though I cause grief, yet will I have compassion according to the multitude of My mercies. Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?) He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve He the children of men. God shall bring every work into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 42:2-3, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Make Good All Bad Life Experiences? A Deep Exegesis Of Romans 8:28.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2019

It seems very clear from both the Bible and life itself that everything does not work together for good just because a person loves God. Many evil things happen to those who love God.

I am a cancer survivor and struggled with the threat of it returning for years. My late wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness just before our marriage and given seven years to live. Her numerous health challenges permeated every minute detail of our lives and finances for over three decades. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 11:21-24, John 14:26, Luke 12:12, Hebrews 12:7-11, Revelation 21:9, James 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 1:24, John 6:44, Romans 8:21-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is My Body Which Is Given For You – What Does That Mean For Us? – An Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 15, 2024

“This is My body given for you.” We now examine what it meant to be “given for you”. Seven points are featured around the word “given”. This is an Easter message, set for Good Friday.

THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR US? – AN EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY PART A. LOOKING AT CERTAIN TEXTS {{Luke 22:19 “When He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to them saying, “THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU. Do this in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19, John 19:36, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:7, John 1:35-36, Genesis 22:8, Psalm 40:6-7, Hebrews 7:26-27, Hebrews 9:14, Revelation 5:6-7, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:51, Romans 8:32, Matthew 10:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Cannot Keep A Good Man Down (August 13, 2023 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 10, 2023

Joseph’s favoritism caused friction among the other sons and how they treated Joseph.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (2023 version). Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan.  (2)  This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist