Sermons on Raising Good Kids:

Good Friday At What Price?

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2016

A Good Friday sermon that follows a Peter Marshall style format. follows Jesus Journey towards and on the cross

At What price There it was in all it’s rawness. The untidy rabble – mixture of religious bigots and the clatter of military steel mixed with the blind panic of Jesus followers – The lashing out of one to the ear of a soldier – the horror – the sheer curtain of fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call And Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2020

Jesus calls sinners, heals the sick and raises the dead.

THE CALL AND COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 9:18-26. 1. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Matthew’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon’s Guerrillas: A Few Good Men Or One Good Lord? Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2010

God empties us before he fills us.

The 2007 movie 300 was loosely based on the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. On a thin strip of land between the mountains and the ocean, 7,000 Greeks led by King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 crack troops temporarily held off the Persian army and their hundreds of thousands of soldiers (some ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man With 2 Obituaries Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 26, 2014

God's glory, belief, hope, the resurrection

John 11:1-4 (p. 748) March 30, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever been someplace that you didn’t want to leave? Like it’s the last day of your vacation...You’re at the beach or lounging around the pool and you think...”Hey, maybe I’ll just stay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News, Bad News

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just For You -- For The Common Good

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 26, 2005

Encouragement to explore and develop the gifts of the Spirit—not as a responsibility to weigh you down, but as a way for you to love and honor the God who loves you.

I have a few questions for you. You don’t have to answer out loud. No show of hands required. You don’t need to nod your head. You don’t need to shake your head. But these are not rhetorical questions. They are real questions, serious questions, important questions. What do you think God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Keys To A Good Relationship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2006

In a day when realationships can create or break you; this word will change lives!

5 Keys to Good Relationships Text: Philippians 2: 1-4 The basis of Christian unity is expressed in conditional clauses if, if, if. Anytime you read the word “ if” usually this conveys that an act of love or kindness could be reversed if the person behaves in a different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2024

I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024

I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024 Intro Here we are on final Sunday before Easter Sunday… a week in which we reflect on the week of Christ’s suffering. And as we prepare to engage his death… I can’t think of anything more valuable than realizing who he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15, Ezekiel 34:2-6, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-16, Matthew 2:6, Micah 5:2, John 10:2-4, John 10:9-12, John 10:14-18, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 15:1-4, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 23:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Clears The Temple

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003

Gentle Jesus meek and mild - who are you kidding!!

St. Mary and St. John’s Cowley 26-03-00 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning’s Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild We see Jesus clearing the moneychangers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Mark 11:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 3, 2010

Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He led and leads the sheep to life not to slaughter. He guards and protects His sheep because He loves them.

“I am the Good Shepherd” “I am” Series I would like to take a few moments to congratulate our graduates today and share a few thoughts with them to keep in mind as they enter this next phase of their journey in life. Opening Illustration and thoughts which are focused to the 2010 graduates: IF ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desiring Good And Doing Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 4, 2008

We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it.

Title: Paradox: Desiring Good and Doing Bad Text: Romans 7:15-8:1 The Big Idea: We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it! Introduction Alex Gibney’s documentary on the life of “Gonzo” Hunter S. Thompson suggests that Thompson, “who committed suicide in 2005, survives to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Series Intro Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

The first message in the Good News Series

Good News Series Intro We are constantly inundated with bad news. And just in case you’re not certain that’s true, let me go over just a few headlines from the past week…and these are just a few. Ebola, terror attack in Paris, four men shot to death in San Francisco, 170 vehicle pile-up on a major ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-10

Denomination: Apostolic

The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020

Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Because I Said So

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jul 19, 2009

Four words that will drive a kid nuts. Use them!

I thought it would be nice if DJ & Bailey had a Job description to go along with today’s baby dedication. In fact, all of us could use this job description.JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PARENTS POSITION : Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa JOB DESCRIPTION : Long term, team players needed, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational