Sermons on Trample Over Goodness:

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is My Body Which Is Given For You – What Does That Mean For Us? – An Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 15, 2024

“This is My body given for you.” We now examine what it meant to be “given for you”. Seven points are featured around the word “given”. This is an Easter message, set for Good Friday.

THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR US? – AN EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY PART A. LOOKING AT CERTAIN TEXTS {{Luke 22:19 “When He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to them saying, “THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU. Do this in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19, John 19:36, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:7, John 1:35-36, Genesis 22:8, Psalm 40:6-7, Hebrews 7:26-27, Hebrews 9:14, Revelation 5:6-7, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:51, Romans 8:32, Matthew 10:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Shout About

Contributed by Ethan Muse on May 8, 2004

People will shout over many different things, but here is a surprising subject of something Jesus told us to shout about.

Something To Shout About Pastor Ethan J. Muse My subject this morning is Something To Shout About, and I really hope that by the time you leave, you will see that it really is. As a young man at Andrews University, I hung out with other guys my age. And, if you know much about single men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-4, Psalm 150:1-6, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Is Not Arrogant Or Rude Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves my passion for people prevails over my pride in my position

ENGAGE Several weeks ago I was officiating a volleyball match in a tournament. During one rally I blew my whistle and before I even made my call, one of the players made a comment that indicated he thought the call was going to go against his team. So, in what was certainly not one of my finest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Topics: Giving

Now What? Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

The elections are over, some are happy, some dissapointed. We could gloat or gripe, but what we should do is pray!

Random Thoughts Elections Done, Now What? 1 Tim 2:1 Last week we talked about Knowing Jesus. the world knows the name of Jesus, many even know the story of Jesus, but they do not Know Jesus. That knowledge comes through relationship with Him. It comes with a desire to know more about him. We find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Rulers Disarmed Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Embracing The Priorities Of Jesus

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 6, 2014

"Embracing the Priorities of Jesus" is an exposition of Mark 2:1-12 that teaches that Jesus always prioritizes the eternal over the temporary.

EMBRACING THE PRIORITIES OF JESUS Mark 2:1-12 Jesus was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. But Capernaum was his home and headquarters during his Galilean ministry. Simon Peter, one of the initial disciples, also lived in Capernaum. In Mark 1, Jesus healed the sick – including ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Miraculous With God—potential Results From The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 4, 2002

What would it take to step over the boundary of my comfort zone to respond to the destiny That God has planned for me?

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I might not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 1. AN ANCIENT “JABEZ” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Wars

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

This sermon attempts to address some of the divide in our church over worship music by recognizing the focus is not on our preference but on God.

In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualifications For Service Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is An Awesome God!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon parallels an in depth focus between the Goodness of GOD and the Greatness of GOD by praising Him for His Goodness, worshipping Him for His Greatness, and celebrating Him for His Awesomeness!!!

“GOD Is An Awesome GOD!!!” Psalms 113:3 “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” Goodness Greatness GOD woke us up this morning! GOD made the morning for us to behold! We are able to see the sunlight! GOD made the sun to shine! We feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009

Jesus told Mary that doing good had stopped her from doing the best. Doing good is not enough. God wants us to choose THDE BEST PART.

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today’s story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus loved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Gift From God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2021

A gift from God is defined by the Longman Dictionary as: “Something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it.”

Eckhart von Hochheim OP, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic once remarked: “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:4