Sermons on Leaven Is Not Good:

Good Enough For Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2003

This is an original parable for a Christmas Eve service.

God works in mysterious ways. And some of us figure this out earlier than others. For Carter the lights started to come on along about the first week in November. He was wandering through the aisles at the Mega-Mart looking for his mother. She had left him in the toy department while she went for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: *other

Get A Good Start

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A new year’s message, though good for most anytime. How to get a good start in life.

Getting a Good Start Ephesians 5:14-17 Intro. In this passage of Scripture Paul gives us five things that will give us a good start for the New Year. Have you taken time to evaluate your life and where you are in your relationship with God? First his tells us to WAKE UP. Vs 14 I. Walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

This message looks at Psalm 23 verses 1-3 and how Jesus the Good Shepherd provides of His flock.

Jesus the Good Shepherd Psalm 23:1-3 John 10:11 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible. David the author of the Psalm compares God’s love and guidance to a Shepherd caring for his flock of sheep. David had spent many years of his life as a shepherd and was well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Funeral Of A Good Man

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Funeral message for a Christian man.

THE FUNERAL FOR A GOOD MAN - Read Acts 11:19-24 Barnabas was evidently dead when Luke wrote this verse, for the disciple used the past tense in describing him. As the author tells the story of the first Christians in Antioch, he turns aside to write this note about the passing of a good man. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Goodness Series

Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Dec 2, 2004

This sermon looks at God’s goodness to us and asks "how do we respond to his goodness?"

Series: The Book of Romans 11/21/2004 The Goodness of God Text: Romans 2:4-5 Introduction: How do you respond when someone asks you, “how are you doing?” Most of the time you probably give the common answer, “I’m doing fine.” We answer “fine” even if we really aren’t fine don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004

ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

How we can learn some important principles about prayer by examining Daniel’s prayer of confession and repentance.

INTRODUCTION If you have suffered a little brain strain from the past couple of weeks of diving deeply into the prophetic meanings of Lions, Bears, Rams and Goats (most of them with strange horns growing everywhere), we have a break today. We are going to focus on prayer. This is a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23, Daniel 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of A Good Man Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Final Part

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN (ESTHER 8-10) Do you know the safest cities to live? SustainLane, a San Francisco research group, used primary research as well as information from Risk Management Solutions to determine what cities are less vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Good Gravy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Get to know the full benefits of being a Christian and what’s included in the salvation package. It’s all part of God’s good gravy!

God’s Good Gravy 8.26.05 I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in class with a big grin on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday: Moving On

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

The death of Jesus- Jesus is in control

Let me take a Poll – Do you believe you have a guardian angel. (hands) If asked, just on the street, most people do.Still, it is difficult to believe we live in world where spiritual things are active. Many of us have had circumstances in our life where things should have gone seriously wrong….but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Is Good Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 13, 2006

The story of the Good Samaritan confronts us with several implications for living a life of faith.

Stories Jesus Told: When Good is Bad—The Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus was such a captive communicator because he told stories, and people then, just like us now, loved stories. Jesus told stories to make a point in a more compelling way than simply stating the point. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel