Sermons on Punishment For Good:

The Good Ship Lolipop

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 18, 2002

A New Year’s message to challenge listeners to follow God’s will in the New Year

The Good Ship Lollipop Jonah 1: 1 – 7 ( I read this anology in a book a while back and thought it wourl preach). Here we, the first Sunday in the year 2000, the long awaited day has finally arrived. We find ourselves embarking on a journey into the unknown and we are launching into a new era. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

As we continue studying James chapter1, we find the author shifting a bit from what God does not do to the things that God does do for us. We also will receive some strong instruction on what we are to do with these great gifts from above.

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God James 1:17-27 Introduction: The Book of James is a very down-to-earth epistle. So far in our study we have seen some very practical advise on how to view trials and how to resist temptation. God has used this New Testament author to redirect our thinking. We ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Revisited

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2001

A sermon that marvels at the human capacity to ignore all that God did on Good Friday.

Some years ago I read a play written in England. I can’t trace it but it went something like this. It was set in London and the setting was that there had been an Atom Bomb dropped on London. It was probably written in the 1960’s. The scene was at the Jones - When the curtain rises the scene is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering For Doing Good Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Suffering for the sake of righteousness.

Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 3:8-22 Today we will be looking at suffering for doing good. As we continue our series of sermons on 1 Peter we will look at how to endure unjust suffering. We are first of all exhorted to be of one mind. As the body of Christ we should all conform to His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Looking Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001

Many people would rather sleep in on Sundays, thinking that Church has little if anything to offer them. What does God, and His church have to say to them?

West Greeley Baptist Church April 29th 2001 “Good looking Christianity” Titus 2: 7-10 By Pastor Mark Hensley “7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Friend

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001

Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Intended It For Good

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 2, 2001

Post September 11th attack

"GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD" Genesis 50:15-21 "But Joseph said to them, don’t be afraid, Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." INTRODUCTION: 1. What is suffering? Suffering covers a broad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Discerning Good And Evil

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Seven questions that new Christians can ask themselves in helping to discern good and evil.

As Christians, we are zealous to serve the Lord that paid for our Salvation with His very life. We want to please Him in all that we do. However, if we are new in the Faith, we realize that our knowledge of the Christian walk is lacking. In our day-to-day life, determining what is right and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is This Really Good News? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 16, 2001

In a time of Christmas pageants and packages we are faced with the question,"Is This Really Good News For all of Us Today?" I hope after today’s message you will say, "Oh Yes, this is really good news."

Many of us remember performing in a Christmas musicale at church or school. You may even remember the part you played or perhaps you remember that you forgot some of your lines. Or maybe you remember the charge you used to get on Christmas morning when you would wake up early and begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Good Life Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 31, 2001

Four insights about living the good life.

With New Year’s Eve coming up on Monday, it’s a good time to ask ourselves the more probing questions about our lives. I want to encourage you on Monday night to ask yourself one question: "Am I living the good life?" Are you living the life God intended for you to live? Of course, the question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving As A Good Thing

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives the top ten reasons why to think of giving as a good thing.

March 25, 2001 2 Corinthians 8-9 “Top ten reasons to think of giving as a good thing” INTRODUCTION 1. It shows your TRUST in God to take CARE of you. (8:2; 9:8) 2. It is a recognition of the fact that God OWNS us. (8:5) 3. It helps to make sure that no one GOES WITHOUT. (8:13-15) cf. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Good Race Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed