Sermons on Partakers Of The Good News:

Take The Good Problems

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006

We can solve conflict.

TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Samaritain

Contributed by Brandon Queen on Oct 8, 2022

We will be in a familiar passage. A passage that explains to us how we should treat our neighbors.

ENGAGE: Open with greeting the members. Would you fight to live? Would you fight to save another person’s life? Would you be a good Samaritan no matter the outcome? Opening Question and Statement: On or around July 25, 2021, A group of people spoke out about saving an unconscious man slumped over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recognizing The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 19, 2004

2nd of 4 on Shepherding. Jesus points out that the good shepherd is known by three distinctives: 1)The Good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The Good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep and is known by his sheep; 3) The Good Shepherd LEADS the sheep to the green pastures a

Recognizing the Good Shepherd John 10: 1 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, the person who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Recognizing the Good Shepherd 3 The one who ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Steps Of Good Man

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 10, 2005

The steps of a good man are ordered, directed, guided, and led by the Lord.

Psalm 37:23-24 Topic: The steps of a good man In Psalm 37:23, the psalmist says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. As I look at this particular verse, I was enlightened by the Holy Spirit on the many things that you can say in Psalm 37:23. In Psalm 37:23, you can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 37:24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change For Good

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Nov 29, 2006

I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here in John 3, Jesus reveals something that that is an ESSENTIAL truth of life. So much so, that to miss it is to MISS EVERYTHING. If you don’t get this one rig

“How to Change for Good” John 3. There are certain things we ALL KNOW in life. You don’t Tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t Spit into the wind. You don’t tug on the mask of the old Lone Ranger AND? I suggest we don’t always know as much as we think we do. And sometimes we miss the obvious. Here ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-26

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Ridiculed For Doing Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 31 through 35

Mark 3: 31 – 35 Ridiculed For Doing Good 31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.” 33 But He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is Alcohol Good For Me?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 24, 2008

So-called health professionals proclaim the health benefits of alcohol, are they right?

IS ALCOHOL GOOD FOR YOU? Proverbs 23:29-35 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 23:29-35 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you watch the news you have seen blurbs about the health benefits of alcohol a. They often show a tiny village in Italy that consumes wine in small quantities each day b. And they extol the virtues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Can Be This Good"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011

A sermon about "being" the Church.

Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Marks Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007

Let’s consider from the life of Barnabas some marks of a good leader and how we can apply them to our lives. 1- Looks for God at work 2- Encourages others 3- Influences others for Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone asked: How do you know when a politician is telling the truth? When he pulls his ear, he is telling the truth. When he rubs his nose, he is telling the truth, but when he opens his mouth, he is lying. I’m sure that’s how many people feel about most politicians. ILL.- They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2014

A sermon to confirm the hand of providence at work in the life of the believer.

"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Romans 8:18-28 Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Introduction: I hope you will excuse me for borrowing a title from an old Clint Eastwood movie but it just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Soldier

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 26, 2012

How to be a better SOLDIER for the Lord.

Being A Good Soldier Robert A. Glass (2 timothy 2:3) All of our Veterans have served in military and many have served as soldiers. The duty of a soldier is to serve well, so that he may bring honor to himself, his platoon and his Country. Yes, all HAVE given some and SADLY, some have given all. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Times Ahead Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

The prophet calls the people to return to a merciful God and promises and outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Advent is the season of preparation. Most of us are decorating Christmas trees and putting up angels, nativity scenes, snowmen and Santas , baking Christmas cookies and planning or attending Christmas parties. It is a busy time of year--so busy that we might forget we need to do more ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Fathering In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational