Sermons on Nice Guys:

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

"The Most Rad Beauty Contest Ever!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2008

A life dedicated to God is a beautiful thing.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Most Rad Beauty Pageant Ever!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I was spending some time with our son Ben last summer—having some “guy talk.” So, of course, we were talking about girls. Anyhow, Ben has never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Accepted! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every believer is a living telegram [text message]of God’s love and acceptance.

Accepted! Acts 10:1-23 Intro: Have you ever been part of a group where you had a sense that your acceptance was tentative at best? In some ways, my memories of Jr. high and high school are like that. I was accepted because I was considered a good athlete, a nice guy, one of the cool kids. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Need A Light?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 8, 2002

God is the light. How can we live in fellowship with him if we’re struggling with issues of darkness? What’s the solution? 1 John 1:5-2:2

- - - - - - - All scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - I’d like to get going this morning with a little input from you -- input in the form of some agree/disagree statements. If you agree with the statement I want you to give me a thumbs up. If ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Life Is Not Fair

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 4, 2009

When life is not fair, what do you do? Life is not fair, it seems the bad guys win all the time, so what’s the godly thing to do.

When Life is Not Fair Gen. 50:15-21 It is such a privilege to be here to talk about our great God in our series in Genesis. Allen and I have walked with you through it. Hope it has been helpful. Today is the final wrap up to the series. Allow me to speak to you - When life is not fair, what do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018

Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

God knows where we are physically and spiritually.

"What Are You Doing Here? " 1 Ki. 19:9-18 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birthright

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Our birthright comes with some expectations.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Phillip Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Phillip

“PHILIP” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-46, JOHN 6:1-7 Sunday, March 7, 2004 We are on a twelve week series on the disciples if you are visiting with us. We are walking through Lent with those who walked with Jesus, learning the lessons they learned in their lives, how God encountered them, discovering their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

Give Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah: A Woman Of Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 22, 2014

Two woman who got honored over 2 men, not because they were necessarily better, but because they trusted God. Thanks to Guy Caley for his insights on faith from "Mud Wrestling".

About thirty years ago, a young woman tennis star named Billie Jean King was challenged to a tennis match in what was billed as the “Battle of the Sexes” Another American tennis star, Bobby Riggs, 55, had been considered the best player in the world years earlier. He won Wimbledon and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving Love To Get Love

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002

"Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ