Sermons on Not One Does Good:

We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-52

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Desire For Us? (James 1:12-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 24, 2022

The good news, is that God gave birth to the church-- a people/kingdom who live rightly toward God, and others. God doesn't want us to sin.

Let's start today by simply rereading last week's verses. James 1:1-12: (1) James, of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, a slave. To the twelve tribes-- to the ones in the dispersion: Greetings. (2) All joy consider it, my brothers, whenever various testings/trials you encounter, (3) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-27

Divine Petitions, Part One Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Resurrection? How Does That Make Sense?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2024

It’s not clear what the back-story is for this claim, but it leads to one of Paul’s best little classes in logic. Perhaps there was a Sadducee-trained Jewish Christian in Corinth. They didn’t believe in any resurrection.

Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Course 2024 From the beginning of the Church way back in the first century Christians have been proclaiming and celebrating the physical Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. That was a real historical event that occurred three days after He was murdered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1, Psalm 17:6-8, Psalm 17:15, Luke 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

One More Rung To Climb

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 21, 2011

Nuetral does not exist in the life of a christian. You are either growing and maturing or you are decaying, declining, and dying. The apostle Paul gives us some insight so that we can measure where we are and where we are heading. Let's get climbing.

Ladder of Spirituality 2 Peter 1:2-9 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

For some this decision eventually turned into a commitment for Christ, which meant that after accepting the redeeming power of Christ they moved on to working and being involved in the ministry in one way or another according to their God given calling, g

What does it mean to be born again? The New Birth - John 3:1-9 Too often in our Christian walk we go about our business without truly understanding the commitment that we made on that faithful day, the moment, the place, the time when you accepted Christ as your personal Savior, and hopefully, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ Is Not His Last Name!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2023

If Christ is not His last name, what is it? It is a descriptive title & it tells us WHO Jesus is. And for us to understand what that means is very important because it can make a lot of difference in our lives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER PP# 397 RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURES: Matt. 6:33, 11:28, 16:15-16, 20:28; Luke 11:9; John 1:41, 10:10-11, 14:1-3, 20:30-31; Acts 10:38-39; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 20:28, Luke 11:9, John 1:41, John 10:10-11, John 14:1-3, John 20:30-31, Acts 10:38-39, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

"Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pass It On-Love One Another

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018

May all who come behind us find us faithful in love.

Title: Pass It On-Love One Another Place: BLCC Date: 6/1/14 Text: Genesis 37:1-11 CT: May all who come behind us find us faithful in love. According to a new study, science has apparently uncovered a shocking discovery: your cat doesn't love you (at least as much as your dog). Here's a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Naaman's Servant Girl: The Insignificant One Who Shares Good News Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 8, 2009

Naaman’s servant girl was in many ways insignificant, but she pointed Naaman to God, the one who could heal him. We are called to do the same

2 Kings 5 To some of us this morning that will be a familiar event from the Bible, but for others you may have heard it for the first time. For some of you the suggestion that God heals bodies and heals hearts will be familiar; but for some of you the idea that God heals bodies and heals hearts may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

One form of anger is right and good and one form of anger is wrong and sinful.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness In Marriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2013

1) Observation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:1), 2) Qualification of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:2), 3) Obligation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:3-5), 4) Expectation of Oneness (1 Corinthians 7:6-9)

1 Corinthians 7:1. [7:1] Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." [2] But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. [3] The husband should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Other

What Does God Require Of Us?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Does the death of one person give us reason to rejoice? This message addresses what God requires of us, and how we should act ... even in the shadow of news that for some brings incredible celebration.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:6-8 Introduction - I left tonight open not knowing fully that God already had plans for this message - This weekend, there was what some would call tremendous news across the US - In the midst of all that was going on, many rejoiced at the killing of OBL - Chants ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational