Sermons on Not One Does Good:

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023

This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb And The Cross

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Had Done All These Great Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Faith, it does a body good

Faith in God Mark 11:22-24 Sunday July 22, 2001 We have seen that God has provided a marvelous salvation from all the consequences of man’s rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Continuing Unity Of The Church

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2017

We have been considering the infant Church in the midst of hostile forces. We now come to a section of the book which gives us a glimpse of the internal conditions of the Church at that time, and particularly of the fellowship that existed around old....

October 28, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Continuing Unity of the Church (4.32-37) Acts 4.32-37 (KJV) 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Body Sculpting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

We have not been good to the Body of Christ like a plastic surgeon that got his MD from a Cracker Jack Box.

1 Corinthians 12:25  That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.  26  And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.  Ephesians 4:1  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:30, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:46-47, 1 Corinthians 16:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge Of Jesus And The Father Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus explains the compound unity between the Father and the Son

The Knowledge of Jesus and the Father John 14:6-11 In our last study we concluded with Jesus’ triple claim of exclusivity in John 14:6: Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Jesus is the only way to God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Good Neighbor?

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2019

1) Relate to our Neighbor’s Needs (Luke 10:25), 2) Recommend to our Neighbor’s about their Need (Luke 10:26–28), without succumbing to the danger to 3) Reject our Neighbor’s Need (Luke 10:29-37)

Battling ever-rising levels of distrust of Canada’s legal class, the Ontario Bar Association is mounting what may be the largest effort yet to defend the reputations of the country’s lawyers: A campaign that emphasizes the idealistic reasons they went to law school in the first place. A recent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

"The Message The Lawyer Missed" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010

But to the one who does not work but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly (Rom 4:5), He says that you can rejoice that your name is recorded in heaven, and by faith you have chosen the good part that can never be taken away.

(Part 2 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Orthodox

A Call To Give Thanks

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2018

We must share the good news: His mercy DOES endure forever!

A CALL TO GIVE THANKS. Psalm 107:1-3; Psalm 107:17-22. This Psalm is a celebration of the wonderful works of God. The situations referred to in each of its word pictures could no doubt be attached to some specific event in the history of God’s people. However, they are common experiences, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22, Psalm 107:1-3, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In What Way Does Sin Appear To Be Infinite, And In What Way Does It Not

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

Why the grace of God is able to abound over abounding sin.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalms 25:11 "For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; FOR IT IS GREAT." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show in what way sin is not infinite, and also to show in what way it seems to be infinite, and also to show that the grace of God is greater than our sin ...read more

Faith Is All We Need

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 7, 2007

Faith, It does a body good

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

When One Chapter Ends A Better One Begins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Remind the church of God's unending love, His promise to always be with us, and to encourage us to face new challenges with courage and trust in His strength and support.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm so grateful to have you all here with me today. We find ourselves in a time of change, a time of uncertainty, and a time of challenge. It's during such times that we need to remember the promise of God's strength and support. He never leaves us; He never ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Topics: Growth Mindset

What The Gardener Does (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

Growth. Grow where you are; it’s God’s Plan - Cooperate!

Title: What the Gardener Does Text: Luke 13:6-9. FCF: We are supposed to grow. Jesus will make sure that happens. SO: I’d specifically like to encourage the congregation to take risks in growing – things like committing to some evangelism… Intro: I’m not really much of a gardener. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Does Wealth Equal Success

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 14, 2018

Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Does Wealth Equal Success? Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success. Frugality and/or poverty is NOT in and of itself an indication of the walk of a good Christian. Let’s delve deeply into today’s gospel reading to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational