Sermons on Blessings Of Goodness:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Heavens

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

How can we be sure there is a heaven, and what will it be like?

After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension, and their health was failing. They would have to find employment in New York to survive. They were worried and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 14:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Example

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 31, 2009

THE GOOD SAMARITAN IS A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE AND ALSO A TYPE OF CHIRST 4 THINGS ABOUT HIS GOOD EXAMPLE.

TEXT LUKE 10:37 GO AND DO LIKEWISE. READ LUKE 10:25-37 TITLE A GOOD EXAMPLE. INTRO. IT IS SAD TO SAY BUT IN THE DAY WE ARE LIVING IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND A GOOD EXAMPLE. WE HERE ALL THE TIME IN THE NEWS WHERE SOME ONE IS RUNNING AROUND ON THERE SPOUSE. ARE SOME ONE IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe good shepherd always goes looking for His sheep; even if they don’t want to be found.

The good shepherd John 10:1-6 There was a young man by the name of Hamish from Scotland and he couldn’t seem to get a job anywhere, so he told his parents he was going off to London to make himself some money. Well, he was gone for a few weeks and his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.

Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009

Jesus rather unflatteringly compares us to sheep

“I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Esquivel shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Pierre ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 27, 2015

A simple sermon meant to challenge believers

There are four ages of man: 1) when you believe in Santa Claus, 2) when you don’t believe in Santa Claus, 3) when you are Santa Claus, and then 4) when you look like Santa Claus. Ho, ho, ho! The good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 A man died and went to Heaven. Peter asked him, “Why should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Gardener

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 26, 2015

Proper 11 (A). Christ is patient and merciful to all. We are reassured of His victory over evil, now and in the world to come.

“The Good Gardener” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Here it is, mid-July. The flowers, the crops, the vegetables, all are growing. But in the flower beds and the fields, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Good

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2015

A message using multiple stories illustrating the goodness of God in his divine protection, divine providence, and divine participation

God IS Good Introduction: Matthew Henry said “As He is good to all, so he does good – He is good to all his creatures, from the highest angel to the meanest worm, to all but devils and damned sinners, that have shut themselves out from his goodness. All his creatures receive the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Debt

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011

In God's economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

Title: Good Debt Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: In God’s economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another. Introduction Debt is a hot-button topic these days. The Urban Dictionary defines debt this way: “What America is in a lot of.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2012

One of the greatest of all the psalms gives us hope when venturing out of the sheep pen that a God of great love will accompany us in life's darkest valleys.

Psalm 23 is by far the most well-known of the psalms. Many people who are not Jewish or Christian can often recite it from memory. It has even made its way into popular films and TV shows (mostly in graveside scenes). Overall this psalm gives us a picture of God as provider, no matter what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Learning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Those who succeed, i.e. succeed in living life wisely, are those who have learned to listen well under all manner of instruction – pleasant instruction and that not so pleasing.

Introduction When I became the principal of a small high school, I thought about the question of what links the different academic classes together? What common discipline is being taught in English, Science, History, and Mathematics? Besides covering very different fields of knowledge, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 20, 2012

Today we’re going to see what kind of person Jesus sees as a superhero, and it certainly isn’t what most of the world would expect.

The Avengers is the top grossing movie of the summer, and Batman and Spiderman are always incredibly popular, though engineering students at a University in England determined that even if Batman could fly, due to the size of his cape he would crash and probably be killed or severely injured when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

"Do Good"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2015

Paul states we are on a mission to do good.

Do Good by saying “I Can Help” Galatians 6:1-10 “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”---John Wesley 1. We are on a Mission ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist