Sermons on No One Is Good But God Alone:

Beautiful One Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 9, 2018

A sermon using the object lesson of an oreo cookie. (Preached for our annual outside event called Start Up, always using a sweet treat as an object lesson to make the sermon more memorable).

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up – September 18, 2016 David Simpson Beautiful One Romans 10:15 What is September Start Up (Outside Worship on our front parking lot) without a treat? This has become a tradition! I’m afraid if I don’t show up one year without a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2008

The Scriptures are trustworthy. They are the truth and they declare to us that we do not have to work to earn mercy! Our hope rests in Christ alone!

In Christ Alone, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Introduction I read the story of a 3-year-old little girl who used the word “salvation” in a conversation one day. Her mother was surprised to hear such a word come from such a little girl so she asked her daughter if she understood what the word meant. “I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”

We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11, Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

U Not Alone

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 25, 2010

The lord really cares about us but he let us do what we want to do; he can stop us if he want's tooo

A professional Hunter (PH) is a title bestowed on men and women that have organized hunting expeditions all over the world. It’s a tradition that can be traced back almost a century to Theodore Roosevelt’s Professional Hunter on his famous safari of 1909 – 1910. Esau as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Good

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2015

A message using multiple stories illustrating the goodness of God in his divine protection, divine providence, and divine participation

God IS Good Introduction: Matthew Henry said “As He is good to all, so he does good – He is good to all his creatures, from the highest angel to the meanest worm, to all but devils and damned sinners, that have shut themselves out from his goodness. All his creatures receive the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2006

Only by grace through faith in Christ can we be saved.

BIG IDEA: Only by grace through FAITH can we be saved. “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). REVIEW: I need to be saved because I was born a SINNER and sin’s ultimate consequence ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 17, 2020

Jews and Gentiles are saved by faith alone in Christ alone.

The first sermon I gave was over 40 years ago at a Young Life gathering. I’m glad there is no audio or video evidence of that sermon! Over the last twenty years, I’ve been preaching multiple services nearly every weekend. You’d think I’d get the hang of it by now. I’ve been invigorated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

A Reformation Sunday sermon on the "by grace alone" theme, based on the fine sermon by Jonathan McLeod, "Amazing Grace" (August 2006).

By Grace Alone -- Ephesians 2:4-2:10 Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” Nothing happened. The atheist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The second in the X-files series this looks at the person of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21 It wouldn¡¦t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn¡¦t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Alone In The Darkness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2005

When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your soci

Alone in the Darkness! Thesis: When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your society. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Aloneness

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 16, 2013

Talks about the peculiar challenge of singles when they get to the age of marriage and are not yet married and teaches them how to deal with the problem.

THE PROBLEM OF ALONENESS Gen 2:18-25 Judges 14:1-3 One of the biggest issue that believers have is how to deal with the season when they believe that they are ready for marriage and they are not yet married and have to deal with certain physical needs that they have. These needs actually begins to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 3:8, Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Hensley on May 19, 2003

A message to Singles about being a Single Christian. Also speaks to the rest of the church about respecting these vital members.

May 18, 2003 The teaching ministry of Rev. Mike Hensley, First Baptist Church, Raton, NM Ben Young, whose various singles ministries at Second Baptist of Houston typically draw 7,000 people, says that the greatest challenge he faces as a singles pastor is twofold: Helping prepare people who will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Recently, Beth and I stopped by a grocery store to pick up a few items. To save time, we decided to use the self-checkout option [I normally go to a cashier as a way to support jobs]. When I tried to scan the first item, the machine sounded an alarm, and the screen showed an error. As I waited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Alone

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2018

We are sinners in three ways: • We are sinners because of Adams sin. • We are sinners because we inherited Adam’s sinful nature. • We are sinners because we sin.

January 20, 2004 Title: Faith Alone Call to Worship: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes....For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist