Sermons on The Good Shephard:

Only Good Options

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Knowing Jesus ultimately means having only good options

Phil 1 21-30 To me, and I could be really mistaken, high school is a time to make sure our choices with what we want to do with our lives can happen. We don’t want our options to be narrowed down, but rather, we want to do well enough that we can choose which college to go to, or which armed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Hiding Place

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 24, 2004

IN THIS LIFE WE ALL NEED A HIDING PLACE FROM WORRY, SATAN, AND THE STORMS OF LIFE.

PSLAMS (32:7)TEXT. THOU ART MY HIDING PLACE :THOU SHALT PRESERVE ME FROM TROUBLE :THOU SHALT COMPASS ME ABOUT WITH SONGS OF DELIVERANCE. INT.MANY OF THE WRITERS OF THE PSALMS REFERRED TO GOD AS A SHELTER ,,,A REFUGE AND A HIDING PLACE. (PSLAMS 17:8) KEEP ME AS THE APPLE OF THE EYE HIDE ME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7

Sharing The Good News

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

Each of us is called to share the Good News with others, let’s consider the various ways that we can follow these words of exhortation: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born.

Sharing the Good News Text: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8 NIV) Reading: Acts 1:6-11 Introduction Each of us is called to share the Good News with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of The Good Times

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004

A study of the danger that the good times in our lives pose to our Christian lives.

Faithfulness in good times as well as bad Introduction There is a famous poem that is frequently used in Christian circles, it has been used here a few times, it is called ’footprints’. It is about how the Lord carries us through the difficult times of life. There are also many songs about the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

"The Good Samaritan"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004

Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

“The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Good Church

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004

Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Good Steward

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 25, 2005

This is a vow renewal service for a couple who has been married for 17 years.

Tom & Trudy Bramer October 23, 2005 Husband & Wife Enter Together… Welcome & Prayer – Steve Tom & Trudy this is a very special day. AND – you are 2 special people and I know that is true, because you were in my life group for 2 years. I love you guys you are awesome. Tom & Trudy 17 years ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

This Is A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? What a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The message of this afternoon sends us home with a question. Do I care for the people around me, do I take responsability to share

‘This is a day of good news’ (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? We have just read a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The different people in the story all have their own way oof reacting to a situation of serious crisis in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Average Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 8: "Jotham"

WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Not Safe But Good Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

some things are not safe but good, while other things are good, but not safe

1. There are things that seem good but are not safe - Name some Remember Ralphie from A Christmas Story "I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!" What did Santa and his mother say? Ever want something so bad you could taste it, then when you got it - you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational