Sermons on Doing Good:

God Is Good!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

God is not only great, He is good.

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… 2 Chronicles 16:9 a (NIV) 1- God exists! (Gen 1:1) [the Bible never argues this. Should we?] 2- According to the Bible (Rom. 1) creation speaks to me about God! (what does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Good For Me

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

It is good for me to draw near to the Lord. A message about drawing nearer to God.

It is Good for me to Draw Near to God Psalm 73:21-28 Intro: In these first few verses we see a person who is under conviction of some kind. -Have you ever felt this way before God? -Grieved – sour – just out of sorts -Pricked in the heart – heart felt like a knife had gone through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Deposit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

1. "Keep the Committed Deposit" of the gospel; 2. In a verse which has become so familiar in translation that we almost forget to check the Greek language which lies behind it, we discover that only "He is able to Keep my Committed Deposit."

THE GOOD DEPOSIT. 2 Timothy 1:6-14. At the end of his previous letter, Paul encouraged Timothy to ‘KEEP’ - or guard - the ‘COMMITTED DEPOSIT’ (1 Timothy 6:20). In the second letter, Paul reiterates this instruction in much the same words: “the good DEPOSIT COMMITTED … KEEP” (2 Timothy 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other

Goodness And Mercy!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2015

Hey friend, your success is not in your shrewd strategy, astute planning of prayer seminar, your anointing is not based on your Biblical knowledge (though it is necessary) your success is not based on who you are but on who He is!

Goodness and mercy shall follow you! Psalm 23:6”Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” When Hillsong worship leader Darlene Joyce Zschech, walked on the stage, she brought along with her loads of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Good

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2020

A heart of Praise towards God.

GOD IS GOOD. Psalm 145:8-14. “The LORD is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and merciful” (Psalm 145:8). This is similar to the self-revelation of the LORD to Moses (cf. Exodus 34:6). It is an integral part of Israel’s understanding of their God (cf. Numbers 14:18; Nehemiah 9:17; Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Gift

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 29, 2018

Solomon asks for the gift of wisdom so that he can rule justly and righteously over his people.

INTRODUCTION Today is Reformation Sunday. This is a Sunday when we celebrate the work and lives of Martin Luther and other reformers—saints of the Church. It is also a time when we celebrate the reforming work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in our lives. The Holy Spirit is constantly moving. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PSALM 23 THE GOOD SHEPHERD • “The Good Shepherd” in John 10:11; • “The Great Shepherd” in Hebrews 13:20; • “The Chief Shepherd” in I Peter 5:4. PSALM 22 PSALM 23 PSALM 24 GOOD SHEPHERD GREAT SHEPHERD CHIEF SHEPHERD Cross Crook Crown - Spear Staff Scepter - Substitute Shepherd ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002

Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

Sermon focuses on Jesus as the Good shepherd

The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Introduction: Message about Jesus. (Every message about Jesus) Read it as it appears in the Message - Eugene Petersons book The Message. Highlight each of these verses as we go through this morning - Jesus says "I am the Good Shepherd" > Chapter begins with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Success

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Sep 23, 2016

The focus of my sermon is to redefine and retify the wrong impression of success in life generally.

#SUCCESS-Joshua1:8Theme: Good SuccessText: Gen 39:2-6, Luke 12:15 Success in the world is quite different from success in the Word. Literally the world see success as attaining or achieving something that is useful in this life on earth, but the word (God) sees or classify success as achieving ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This is a comparison of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to that of a good shepherd in Old Testament times.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-19 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What technological advan

The Good Life Psalm 90:12 Psalms 90:1-17 (ESV) Intro: The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal