Sermons on Celebration Goodness:

The Good Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 10, 2016

Peter doesn't have any money to give to the beggar, but Peter does heal him and the man is able to walk.

Acts 3:1-10 “The Good Gift” INTRODUCTION The writer of the Gospel of Mark understood that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was, “The Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.” Jesus’ walk on earth was the first chapter. Following this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Nice Or Good

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 25, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 12: 1 – 21

Romans 12: 1 – 21 Be the good guy not the nice guy 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Joy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? What makes for a good time reveals what our minds and heart are made of.

Proverbs 15:20-24 Good Joy 7/28/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? Do you have it together or are you still missing what life is about? Are you at heart good or bad? What makes for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Plans For Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, i

I. EXORDIUM: Have you plan something for good but ended up failed? You are not GOD, only GOD can complete His Plans for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the end justifies the means when GOD worked for us, it is only for our own good. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Good

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012

Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Friday

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 26, 2013

The image of the cross and skull bones compared and contrasted with Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Text: Luke 23:33 Place: St. Peter, Medicine Hat Date: March 29, 2013 The procession ended at the “Place of the Skull”. Seems appropriate for what was going to happen there. Did you know that some crosses bear the sign of the skull and cross bones? The symbol of the skull ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Manners Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011

We've been brought up to say, "Thank You," when someone gives us something. With all of God's blessings our lives are one BIG "Thank you."

Luke 17:11-19 "Good Manners" INTRODUCTION Every Christmas season I enjoy watching the movie "Santa Clause," with Tim Allen. For me, the movie is filled with gems about life and faith. One such gem occurs early in the movie. Scott Calvin finds himself at Santa's workshop after his first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Soldier

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Paul encouraged Timothy by explaining his expected level of personal commitment to his calling in Christ Jesus. The level of commitment to fulfill one’s calling in Christ must mimic/equal/rise to/be comparable to/ that of a good soldier.

What Did He Die For Twila Paris He was twenty-one in 1944 He was hope & he was courage on a lonely shore Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears Just a young American who chose to rise above his fears And as I watch him struggle up that hill Without a thought of turning back I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Better Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus having dinner with Mary and Martha

21. Who is Jesus? January 23rd, 2010 Good and Better Jesus primary ministry had been located in Galilee for some time. Now it has shifted south and His ministry is in full swing in Judea. His time here is limited as His mission is getting closer to completion. The shadow of the cross is growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

What Jesus says is that he’s not here to lead us into constraint...he’s here to lead us out! The door isn’t the gate to a cattle stall or a chute to the slaughter house! This gate leads out into the vast beautiful pasture, a life of freedom… full of joy.

The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10 The imagery of Christ the Shepherd and the sheep has made for beautiful pictures to decorate our homes, lovely greeting cards, and beautiful hymns, but the meaning and implication of this symbol is deeply personal and convicting. Far too often when we think ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

Is it is always right to give to those who ask without asking questions? Is there ever a time when it is right to pass by on the other side? Do we have the courage to be honest with ourselves when our beliefs and practise are in conflict with each other

6.2.11 GOOD SAMARITAN Lk 10:25-37 INTRO Afghanistan: Recently we heard the story of how Private Martin Bell, 24, of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was fatally wounded as he attempted to reach a comrade who had been injured in an explosion. He was killed in a separate blast from an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist