Sermons on Acceptance Of God Goodness:

Trusting God Through Suffering: Accept The Pain And Move Forward Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 4, 2024

“You must be patient in all the suffering that God sends you. If your love for the Lord is pure, you will love Him as much on Calvary as on Mt. Tabor." -Jeanne Guyon

“Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 years in this world, everything that has truly enhanced and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 34:19, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 21, 2018

Jesus said that He was the Good Shepherd, the kind of Shepherd that looks after and protects the sheep - Jesus not only preached this but lived up to it to the full, even to dying so as to protect the sheep.

The Good Shepherd John 10: 11-18 Today’s reading is part of a dialogue which culminates in one of the ‘I AM’ saying of Jesus. St John’s gospel is renowned for its I AM sayings as it gives a unique picture of Jesus and the characteristics of the Son of God. Those two words in themselves are very ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Isaiah 40:10-11

Goodness Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A look at the fruit of the Spirit, goodness

Gal. 5.22 The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness 1. [Read text]. As we continue to look at these attributes of the Spirit-filled life we come to the next one, goodness. Now a quick look at this attribute as it is used in the scriptures is again very revealing. In the Old Testament, this was a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 5:22

Denomination: Holiness

What Good Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014

There's nothing quite like the anticipation of an upcoming college football season - unless of course it's the anticipation you feel as you prepare for worship each Sunday! Oh - it's not quite same. Why not?

“Soul Talk: What Good Is Worship” Ps. 63 There’s just nothing quite like it. Soon college football fans everywhere will be filled with excitement. The college teams will begin practice, which will prompt prognosticators to start their analysis and empower fans to dream that this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News / Bad News

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Palm Sunday Sermon

Good News / Bad News Hey, did you ever hear the one about when the guy says, "I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news..."? Of course you have. There’s more than one. It’s a classic vaudeville set-up line. Did you ever notice how when you look at the original events of Holy Week, the week we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Friend Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Through Out the Bible we see that God is looking for people that He can be intimate with. He wants to be our Friends.

Friend’s Of God John 15:15 (NKJV) No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. We use to sing a song that said “I am a friend of God”. A person who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 2, 2023

Based on Genesis 1:1 - Sermon encouragers hearers to ponder on the greatness, the goodness, the praiseworthiness, & the provision of God

“GOD” Gen. 1:1 FBCF – 1/1/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – This is a sermon about God. Obviously won’t be able to cover everything about God in this one sermon. In fact, if God were to allow me to preach every day for the next 100 years, I would not be able to cover everything about Him in all of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 1:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Exodus 18:11, Romans 2:4, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You!

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006

To accept the God of Salvation, you must accept Him as the God of Creation.

GOD MADE YOU! Scripture: John 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman Certainly, you believe something about creation. The humanist educators will teach you that you were evolved, not created. Those who embrace the teachings of Scripture are taught that God made all things. Certainly, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

He's Not Safe But He's Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Three questions today. 1) What is the fear of God? 2) Why should we fear God? 3) How can we encourage the fear of the Lord in our lives and the lives of others? (Material adapted from David Hocking on Blue Letter Bible under The Fear of God)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis’ book, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, contains some powerful quotes that are a good reminder of the nature of God and how we relate to him. In the story, Aslan, the great lion, portrays Jesus. Part of a conversation between Susan (one of the 4 children in the story) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacrifices God Is Pleased With Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

It is “through Jesus” that your sacrifices can be acceptable. Anything short of that is totally unacceptable. The only person God told that he is pleased with was Jesus. When a man does not listen to Jesus, such a man cannot please God.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of Praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased. (NIV) Hebrews 13:15-16 Quite a lot to identify in this scripture. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

This is a sermon on how to be a faithful soldier in God’s army.

A Good Soldier II Timothy 2:1-4 Intro: Paul writes to Timothy commanding him to be strong in the grace of God and stand firm in the doctrine he had been taught by Paul. Furthermore, he was to teach others these truths that those who were then taught could themselves also teach others. He likens the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Good News Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022

Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 28, 2012

If we have seen Jesus we have seen the Father. Jesus said we can know what God is like by watching Him.

What is God Like Daniel J. Little / The Landmark Church email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com 02-26-12 Scripture Reading - Psalms 103:1-14 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: *other