Sermons on Punishment For Good:

Out With The Bad - In With The Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 21, 2011

A study of Isaiah chapter 22 verses 1 through 25

Isaiah 22: 1 – 25 Out With The Bad - In With The Good 1 The burden against the Valley of Vision. What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, 2 You who are full of noise, a tumultuous city, a joyous city? Your slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 29, 2011

Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice, and kindness.

Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: Proverbs 3:27-35; 4:21 Truth: Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice and kindness. Aim: To encourage improvement of relationships with others by the practice of Christian virtues. Life ?: What godly virtues are we to model as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Good" Series

Contributed by Dan Kellogg on Aug 3, 2011

A sermon about how we can't be good without God.

FACTS ABOUT FUDGE The Northwest Fudge Factory in Ontario, Canada, created a slab of fudge that weighed 2,002 lbs, making it the record-holding largest slab of fudge. The chocolate-and-vanilla-swirl fudge measured 166 ft. long, 9 in. wide and 3 in. high. The fudge took a total of 86 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

The law is good because it shows me that I am not

Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Good To Be True Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018

We don't notice or believe something at times because we have been offered something that is too good to be true

Luke 24:36-48 Close Encounters: Too good to be true In the movie “It could happen to you” A New York cop named Charley is having coffee in a little diner. He finishes up and starts to pay and discovers he only has enough for the coffee and nothing for a tip. So he offers the waitress a choice he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Good Is It? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

What is Jesus’ agenda for you today?

Mark 8:31-9:1 What Good Is It? 5/27/01 D. Marion Clark Introduction In the movie The Matrix, Keanu Reeves must make a quick, but irrevocable decision – whether to swallow a pill that will let him live a normal life in a world of illusion or to swallow another pill that will make him able ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Question, Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

We need to hear and reclaim the message of Jesus' ascension as Lord.

Introduction Jesus has answered every question put to him, whether they were from hostile intentions such as the first three, or from a sincere desire to learn such as the last. Those who tried to shame him found themselves shamed; the one seeking wisdom found himself affirmed. Whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2012

A study of the idea of the 'Rapture'

A Strong Delusion – Part III Luke 17: 20-37 The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly In our last study together we began a study on the idea of a condition called the ‘Rapture’. This religious position came from some interpretations of some Scripture that the following situation will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honest To Goodness Lawyers

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 25, 2012

It is very hard to find an honest lawyer these days. Especially, if you know that you are guilty and you need someone who will defend you and help you come out of the courtroom unscathed.

2 Very Good Lawyers 1 John 2:1 1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (KJV) 1 Hijitos míos, estas cosas os escribo para que no pequéis; y si alguno hubiere pecado, abogado ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly October 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind. Focus Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction: An estimated 10,000 physicians in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Good For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2012

The sermon describes why Jesus is goood for you!

Jesus is Good For You John 6:35, 41-51 • 35Jesus is good for you because he is the Bread of Life If one comes to Jesus you will never hunger and if you believe you will never thirst ,Your Forefathers ate manna in the desert yet they died but if ye ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

The Good News Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

The Gospel is good news when you respond, and we have the hope of eternity is His return.

The Good News of Christ Introduction- This morning marks the beginning of Advent. The 4 weeks prior to Christmas. It is a time set aside for waiting in expectation for the celebration of the Christ child. For believers in 2014, we celebrate that Christ the savior has come and we anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran