Sermons on Blessings Of Goodness:

Good News From The Graveyard

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2023

Today we are going to celebrate one of the special days we Christians celebrate…EASTER!

• Nowhere in Scripture are we told to set aside a day to commemorate this special day called Easter. NO WHERE! • Likewise, nowhere nowhere in the scriptures are we told to set aside a day to commemorate Christmas. NO WHERE! BUT CHRISTIANS THROUGH THE DECADES OF TIME HAVE SET ASIDE THESE TWO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are We A Good Or Rotten Fig?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

we can always grow in faith with the right 'manure'

Luke 13:1-9 A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, “Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?” And he answered him, “Let it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

Good Old Days (God)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2025

It is evident that the glory has departed from many churches and Christians. We need to be casting again.

A history note, In the early days of this country Baptists were disliked because every time they spoke to someone they had "a scripture to cast in your teeth." Sadly, they have come a long way and the wrong way. For many years in ministry I have had to plead with Baptists to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15, Mark 4:20, 1 Samuel 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Existence Of Evil And The Certainty Of Good

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 9, 2024

This sermon answers the question of evil, the one humanity has wrestled with for years: If there is God, why there is so much evil in the world.

Introduction The question of evil is one that humanity has wrestled with for centuries: If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world? It's easy to wonder how a good and loving God could allow such things to happen when we witness suffering, injustice, and pain. Many skeptics ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful- Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 20, 2024

This is the 219th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#219] FAITHFUL- FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, (a young pastor in Ephesus) who was facing many challenges in his ministry. False teachings were beginning to creep into the Church, causing divisions and confusion among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Clever Sharing Of The Good News

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2024

Looking at the story of the wasteful servant without trying to be too specific can be helpful to us today.

Friday of the 31st Week in Course 2024 Parables from Jesus struck the listeners as stories that might help them understand God’s kingdom. Often the real challenge is to look at the story as a whole, and ask what general lesson Jesus is trying to help us learn. The parable we just heard is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-5, Luke 16:1-8, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Bad News, Good News

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2023

I'm convinced that whenever an innocent, sincere individual is taken advantage of, or has his faith ruined because of our greed or by our example, that God takes that very seriously, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1- 27: Philippians 4:8 ILL. Now that Federal Agencies have proclaimed the Covid pandemic is over, there have been several polls taken about changes in church attendance. One poll of 5,872 adults published ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proclaiming The Good News Rightly Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 17, 2024

The way one speaks the truth, by which one has been set free, truly matters! When we share the Good News, our intention isn’t to cause harm, provoke anger, instigate conflict, diminish spirits, or condemn others but to tell them that the grace God has given us is being offered to them as well!

Proclaiming the Good News Righteously 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For over 2,000 years humanity has been wrestling with how to proclaim the Good News. As I hear ministers proclaim God’s word using flattery and “watered down” proclamations of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith - Good Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023

Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Faith: A Good Report Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon explains that the greatest legacy we can leave, as seen in the lives of the Old Testament saints, is a "good report" from God, which is obtained not by our own accomplishments but through active faith in His promises.

Introduction: The Power of a Testimony Imagine for a moment that you are attending a funeral. As friends and family stand up to speak, what do they talk about? They don't read a list of the person's assets or their job titles. They tell stories. They speak of the person's character, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

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

(1) Celebrate Good Times Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 3, 2025

John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-14, Isaiah 25:6-8, John 10:10, Matthew 26:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Good In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

Paul tells us that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This means that God can take any situation, no matter how difficult, and turn it around for our benefit. Today, I want to remind you that no matter what trouble ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Topics: Trials, Difficulties

I Am The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand the characteristics, commitment, and sacrifice of Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who lovingly cares for us and laid down His life for our salvation.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore one of the most beautiful and comforting images of Jesus found in the Scriptures - The Good Shepherd. In John 10:11, Jesus says, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." This simple statement reveals so ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Topics: Good Shepherd, Lays Down His Life