Sermons on Common Good:

"A Good View Of The Good News!'

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Oct 13, 2001

"As recipients of God’s grace, all Christians are called to ’open their eyes’ as well as their hearts, to do the work of an Evangelist.’"

"A GOOD VIEW OF THE GOOD NEWS" Romans 1:1-7 and II Timothy 4:2-5 If you’ve ever listened to Paul Harvey’s radio program you know that many times he recognizes couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Occasionally I’ve heard him recognize those celebrating their 75th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's Good About Good Friday

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 2, 2007

Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection.

“What’s Good About Good Friday?” John 12:12-19 John 19:16-22 This Sunday represents the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection. John ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006

A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

"My Goodness Is His Goodness In Me”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008

Add on to faith

“MY GOODNESS IS HIS GOODNESS IN ME” 2 Peter 1:5-9 John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins. If an employee was having a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Citizesn Make Good Citizens

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Good Christians make good citizens because they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit.

A Good Christian makes a Good Citizen Matt: 22:15-22 “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” During the upcoming election period when we have to choose between a candidate who thinks he knows it all and one that knows nothing. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Psalm 103:1-3

Denomination: *other

Good Gifts From A Good God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2014

Good Gifts From A Good God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The worship goes up (vs 1-4); • (2). The witness reaches out (vs 5-8); • (3). The wealth comes down (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, MBE (born 7th January 1985); • I am sure you are aware that he is a British ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

How Good Friday Is Good For Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 4, 2015

Jesus sees all our sins, but because he had made the ultimate sacrifice with his blood, we can have forgiveness. Christ is the sin eater who has taken care of all our sins, and that is another reason why Good Friday is good for us.

What is so good about Good Friday? That is the question many of us probably ask when Good Friday comes around every year. After all, what is good about a day that commemorates Jesus' horrible torture and execution on a Roman cross? Good Friday is a dark day in some respects because it ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:16-25, Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Anglican

What's Good About The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday

4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 "What’s Good About the Good Shepherd?" 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Good-Bye To A Good Man (Funeral)

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 7, 2020

The highest and most powerful compliment you can give a person today is to call them a “good person” and sincerely mean it. Charlie Nanney was a good man … Charlie Nanney was a great man.

Charlie was a piece of work, amen? A genuine … one-of-a-kind … masterpiece … Hand-crafted by the very Master Craftsman Himself … And this is how he saw all of you … as genuine … one-of-a-kind … lovingly hand-crafted masterpieces. That’s how he saw everybody. That’s how he treated ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43, John 14:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 15:35, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Psalm 139:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Abraham: Good News And Good Laughs? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 18, 2021

Abraham saw three Visitors near his tent. How he, Sarah, and the Visitors interacted makes for a very interesting story. One of these Visitors had a special message for Abraham and for Sarah.

Introduction: Genesis 17 describes two events in Abram’s life which took place after Ishamel was born. First, God appeared to him and revealed another of His Names as “the Almighty God” or “El Shaddai”. Then, God established a covenant (firm and binding contract) with Abram, God changed Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Candle Of Humanity – How Good Is Good? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Laws laid down by God for right and wrong determine the destiny of the human race, and of individuals. Only when man comes to the Light, and he is revealed for what he is in the true light of God, then he can understand who he truly is in the sight of God.

THE CANDLE OF HUMANITY – HOW GOOD IS GOOD? There is the light of a candle in every person relating to goodness. That light connects with the knowledge of good and evil. The good a person has, is measured against the standard of man for what is good and evil. That is why the world can say, “He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Mark 10:17-18, John 10:14, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 2:4, John 10:10, Genesis 22:8, John 1:29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 16:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 15:14, Galatians 6:9-10, Ephesians 5:9, 1 John 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Revelation 20:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Good News Good News For You? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 28, 2025

Many believers today have come to the conclusion that it is wrong or not very important to share their faith with others. But what does God say about the Good News of Salvation? Is it Good News for you? Then share your good news with ohters

Just a couple weeks ago we received an incredible praise report in our weekly Sunday afternoon prayer meeting. It was on a Communication Card, and it came from our precious Denise Miller. If you don’t know it, Denise works as the secretary of Esther Bennet Elementary School in Sun Valley, where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, John 4:10, Luke 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42