Sermons on Do Good Things:

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

All Things For Good.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2023

Joseph as a type of Jesus.

ALL THINGS FOR GOOD. Genesis 50:15-21. Young Joseph made the mistake of sharing his dreams with his brothers, and ended up in a pit, then sold into slavery, then falsely accused, and thrown into prison, then forgotten by someone for whom he had done a favour. Yet God did not make a full end ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Destiny For Good Things

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003

This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:18-21, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is Good

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 9, 2015

Romans 8:28 is often quoted when someone has turmoil in their lives. We may hear it but do we believe it? This sermon looks at the life of Joseph and Paul and disects Romans 8:28

There was a king in Africa who had a faithful servant with a positive attitude about everything that occurred in life. Whether it was good or bad he would always remark, “This is good.” One day the king and his servant were out on a hunting expedition. The servant would load and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001

Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Goodness

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 1, 2003

The ability to do that which is good, yet all of us have the ability to do things that are not.

Goodness Titus 3:3-8 What is Goodness? It is the ability to do that, which is good. Take a look at the following list: Adolf Hitler Mother Teresa Joseph Stalin Albert Einstein Bin Laden Francis of Assisi Ted Bundy Jimmy Carter John Wayne Gacy Jonas Salk Idi Amin Madame ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why They Do The Things They Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Why do people act the way they do, this message help us discover the answers to that question.

Acts 4:23-26 Verse 23-They didn’t complain, they didn’t say this is not fair, they praised God for what they were enduring. We might have better results with our trials, if we would praise God instead of complain. Verse 24-Lord, you are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Seem Wrong

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008

What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pandemics, Politics, And The Judgment Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2020

It is commonly believed that God 'judges' people today, and He does that by causing good things to happen to people doing good things and causing bad things to happen to people doing bad things.

This belief is nothing new and seen in Job, the oldest book of the Bible. Every use of the word 'judgment' referring specifically to God in the New Testament is regarding salvation and His eternal punishment for those who reject Jesus as Lord and Savior. Receiving Him is the only way to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Colossians 3:23-25, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Hebrews 10:10, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 11:28, 1 John 2:1-6, Romans 6:1-8, 1 John 4:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 24, 2003

Why do bad things happen to good people

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE II Corinthians 12: 7-10 Three things you can do when Tragedies, Deaths and Disappointments come your way: 1. You can become bitter and blame God. -- In Numbers... The people murmured, and complained! 2. You can become pitiful and pity yourself. -- Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001

Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 1, 2004

Many people have questions they would like to ask God. One of the biggest questions is why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. We will examine why God allows bad things to happen.

“Questions For God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Introduction: John was just 31 years old; he was a new father, and a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. John had a great family, a beautiful wife, and he loved them dearly. One day on his way to work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan