Sermons on Evil Is Good:

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good Samaritan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Illustrates the essence of compassion and selfless love.

In the tapestry of the gospel passage, Jesus weaves a profound parable that transcends individual identities and backgrounds, emphasizing the universal call to compassion. The symbolic journey from Jerusalem to Jericho becomes a poignant metaphor, illustrating the shift from godly to ungodly ways. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

The Extraordinary Goodness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 2, 2024

We should not equate the Goodness of Jesus Christ, who is fully and truly God, with our ordinary understanding of what is good. As the Divine Shepherd, then, what made His Goodness extraordinary?

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Based on the hit song by Jeremy Camp and the small group study by Kyle Idleman and Jeremy Camp with the same title: I Still Believe.

I STILL BELIEVE YOU ARE GOOD A. Romans 8:28-30 (READ) 1. How many of you like to KNOW the SPOILER ALERTS of a BOOK or MOVIE? ILLUSTRATION: There was a STUDY done by two RESEARCHERS at the University of California of San Diego about SPOILERS (apparently, they had a lot of time on their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrounded By Goodness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 25, 2023

Good workers are the backbone of the success of any organization, as much as skills, brilliance, business acumen, insight, shrewdness , commitment , astuteness are essential; nevertheless, good character and godliness is also uppermost.

SURROUNDED BY GOODNESS 2 Chronicles 34: 1”Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 He did right in the sight of the LORD.” Josiah though he took position as king at a young age, we read that he did right in the eyes of God because he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 13, 2023

The good shepherd left the 99 sheep and went in search of the one lost sheep. Similarly, Jesus the good shepherd left all of His disciples and people and travelled all the way to Samaria in search of the one lost Samaritan woman.

The good shepherd left the 99 sheep and went in search of the one lost sheep. Similarly, Jesus the good shepherd left all of His disciples and people and travelled all the way to Samaria in search of the one lost Samaritan woman. Jesus is willing even to go vast distances and to faraway places to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 25, 2023

The Bible is full of grief and grieving people. 2/3 of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God.

Good Grief May 28, 2023 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Apr 6, 2023

How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God

Good Friday! Jesus in my place or Jesus took our place How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God Jesus had a restless time the whole night! 1. The Last supper (its an intimate time) Mark 14:22-23 2. Garden of gethsemane ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Good! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023

If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.

On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 28:1, Deuteronomy 28:15, James 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God is Good

Psalm 119:65 - 72 - God is Good - ? Teth - (Twisted Together) 1. David's Affection for God's Dealings - They Are - Powerful Dealings - 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, Precious Dealings - Thou hast dealt well Personal Dealings - Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Holiness

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2024

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who truly cares.

John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd 1. The shepherd of the 23 Psalm • He is responsible for giving water, food and protection to his flock. • But then he goes further than we would expect by saying, “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (v. 11). • How many shepherds would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Portion Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 5, 2025

What is the necessary, good thing in our relationship with Jesus?

I have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

We all thirst for meaning, hope, and grace. In Christ, we find the living water that truly satisfies. “Good grief” awakens us to our need for Him, leads us to repentance, and brings new life. The world is thirsty. Don’t leave them under an empty spigot — point them to Jesus, the living water.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Cat Funeral — The Skit Guys This morning, we are continuing our study The Gospel According to Peanuts. Charles Schulz, through something as simple as a comic strip, often pointed to some of life’s deepest spiritual truths — and even the truths of the gospel. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12, Romans 6:6-8, John 3:3, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 9th sermon in the series.

GOD IS GOOD PSALM 119:65-72 INTRODUCTION A. David said that God is good, and He does good (v. 68). B. Good people sometimes struggle to reconcile the idea that God is good with the fact that good people often suffer. When they suffer, they assume God is punishing them because they are not as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ