Sermons on Being A Good Witness:

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

Finding Good In The Bad Things

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012

Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He’s A Good Father

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Nov 10, 2019

The love of a holy God

An attorney, after meditating on several Scriptures, decided to cancel the debts of all his clients that had owed him money for more than 6 months. He drafted a letter explaining his decision and its Biblical basis and sent 17 debt canceling letters via certified mail. One by one, the letters were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes The Gospel Good?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2007

Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why?

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’" (Isaiah 52:7.) Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why? “How beautiful on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Meet The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2009

Since mankind is made up mostly of common people, common shepherds were the first visitors to welcome the Savior of mankind.

The Shepherds Meet the Good Shepherd (Luke 2:7-18) 1. Remember the commercials a few years ago that said, "Got Milk?" We Vasiceks are into dairy. We use lots of lowfat cottage cheese, yogurt, and obviously milk. 2. Wisconsin is "the Dairy State," although California is advertising. The land of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good News Concerning Forgiveness

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. We need this in every area and every relationship of our lives.

*THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING FORGIVENESS* Isaiah 55:6 – 9 http://chirb.it/yAev3A (Note: About 1/3 of this sermon would have come from an outline in Zondervan’s 2013 Pastor’s Annual.) INTRODUCTION: I. THROUGH FORGIVENESS, GOD LETS US GET RIGHT WITH HIMSELF. 1.) God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 The Good News Begins Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 30, 2025

At the start of a new series, we look at Jesus coming to bring the good news of the Kingdom

Introduction – Beginnings Matter Have you noticed how much beginnings matter? The first line of a book, the opening scene of a film, the first note of a song — they set the tone for everything that follows. The beginning is like opening a door. If you do it with energy, warmth, and purpose, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

"It Is Not Good For Man To Be Alone." Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 2, 2008

The acronym HALT means Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired, today we will look at Loneliness.

It is not Good that Man should be Alone! (H.A.L.T.) The dangers of Loneliness Romans 11:1-3 1I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Tim Wallace on Jan 29, 2009

God is good not only when life is pleasant, God is also good in life’s unpleasant circumstances

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME Matthew 14:22-32 God is good all the time, All the time God is good. We tend to say that and perhaps only believe it when life is going great. You ask her to marry and she says yes. “GIG” (God is good) You get an unexpected raise. “GIG” Meryl beats Darcy in a horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News About Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

If you owned a bookstore and everything in it was classified as fiction or nonfiction, where would you put the Bible, in fiction or nonfiction? That is a fundamental decision everybody must make.

INTRODUCTION Open your hearts and open your minds for the next 25 minutes to receive this truth. Romans 1:1-6. “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” Now, we’re going to be talking about the gospel. “The gospel he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Sep 3, 2003

The Holy Spirit leads us to put our trust in God for he is the giver of everything good.

Text: Psalm 34:2-9 Pentecost 12 – Series B Theme: Taste and See that the Lord is Good 1. The foolishness of misplaced trust. 2. There is hope for those who trust in the Lord. Psalm 34:2-9 2My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3Glorify the LORD with me; let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything God Created Is Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that GOD is Good and everything He created and does are good.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Good and everything He created and does are good. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Good Decisions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to be reminded in how to make decisions that please God.

Series: God Is Here [#2] HOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS Esther 2:1-23 Introduction: I was talking to my brother and we were remembering some of the stupid things we did as children. One of our favorite things to do was hoist our bikes up from the Mulberry Tree and then jump our bikes off of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Repent And Believe The Good News

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2015

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel”. (Mark 1:15)

Theme: Repent and believe in the Good News Text: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Jesus began his public ministry with a call to repent and believe in the gospel. Repentance is a frequently abused word. Many people equate repentance with being sorry or with regret or remorse. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Friday: The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Good Friday is a solemn and sacred day that brings to remembrance the immense sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.

GOOD FRIDAY: THE MAN OF SORROWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:3–5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:36–46, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 4:15, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:5–11 INTRODUCTION: Good Friday is a solemn and sacred day that brings to remembrance the immense sacrifice of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God