Sermons on Leaven Is Not Good:

What's So 'good' About Good Friday?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 29, 2018

Two thousand years have passed since the Crucifixion Day, yet the Bible account enables us to visualize the day and event with a great deal of accuracy. While on the cross, Christ makes seven brief utterances. Ponder it in your hearts by reflecting

Good Friday is observed traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Jesus set the ultimate example of sacrifice in His once-for-all work on the cross. It reminds each of us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 5: 30 – 47

John 5: 30 – 47 Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32 There is another who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) Is there meaning, hope or purpose in life without God? Without God there is no good or sin, no truth or justice, no virtue or morals, no ethics or eternity, no forgiveness and peace. It is a difference between night and day, light and darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Shepherd Takes Good Care Of Us

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2020

Jesus, the Good Shepherd gives us abundant life. What does that really mean for us?

5.3.20 John 10:1-10 1 “Amen, Amen, I tell you: Anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the door, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The doorkeeper opens the door for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

O Taste And See That The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 8, 2025

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD 1. GOD'S GOODNESS 2. GOOD WORKS 3. GOOD FIGHT

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD 1. GOD'S GOODNESS 2. GOOD WORKS 3. GOOD FIGHT ************************* O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD Psalm 34: 8 8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 1. GOD'S GOODNESS Psalm 4: 6 - 8 6 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2020

Jesus describes what the Kingdom of Heaven is like in seven parables in Matthew 13.

The Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The 13th Chapter of Matthew contains seven parables of Jesus which each begins with the words” The Kingdom of Heaven is like….” Two of these parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the wheat and Tares were given separate treatment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Churches Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unrepentant Sin Can't Be Tolerated Among Us (1 Corinthians 5:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 1, 2022

We must live in purity and truth, as a people dedicated to God, who celebrate Jesus as our Passover lamb. We live unleavened lives.

Starting in chapter 5, Paul begins addressing specific issues in the Corinthian church. Some of these issues have been reported to him by members of the church. Other issues are questions that the church has brought to him. And so Paul works his way through the questions, one at a time. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 14, 2014

We do good because we have been made good. We do good because it is God's purpose for us. We do good because it is a way of life.

2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We are God’s handiwork. He made us perfect, but we spoilt it because of sin, and He took steps to restore us again. • You can say He created us, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That's Good! (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018

You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5, Psalm 145:8-9, Proverbs 14:14, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Good! (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 10, 2018

God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness.

THAT'S GOOD! (part three) God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness. 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Philippians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Deeds Good Resurrection, Bad Deeds Bad???? Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

The fourth way we will be judged.

GOOD DEEDS GOOD RESURRECTION, BAD DEEDS BAD???? #4? This is the end of the series of sermons on were we will end up after the final resurrection. If you remember we found we will all stand before the judgment seat. ROMANS 14:10 12 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Good Position Does Not Always Mean A Good Condition

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 14, 2002

Just because you’re in a good position, it does not mean that your soul is in a good condition. Are you following God afar off?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: A GOOD POSITION DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN A GOOD CONDITION “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

 Mark 10:17-22  - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ