Sermons on focus on the good: showing 841-855 of 175,912

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:19-20

Topics: Divine Goodness, Biblical Promises, Faithful God, Spiritual Blessings

The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the constant, unchanging goodness of God, encouraging believers to experience and share this divine goodness in their daily lives.

Beloved friends, as we gather here today, let us turn our hearts and minds towards a familiar passage that has comforted countless souls and guided many a weary traveler. Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: God's Goodness

The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the unfailing, unparalleled, and unending goodness of God.

Good morning, Church Family! I hope you've all had a blessed week, and I'm thrilled to see you here today. We're going to dive into a gem of a passage from Psalms, one that shines a brilliant light on the goodness of our God. The unfailing, unparalleled, unending goodness of our God. Like Kirk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4-8

Topics: Goodness

Be A Good Steward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to be faithful stewards of God's gifts by using them to serve others and share His grace, following Jesus' example of stewardship.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are feeling the love and presence of God today. Today, we'll be diving into 1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Corinthians 4:2. Before we dive into the Scripture, let me share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor." Now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Topics: Stewardship, Responsibility

The Lord Is Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Understand and celebrate God's unchanging goodness and care for us, even in times of trouble, and to find our joy and happiness in Him rather than our circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today to bask in the goodness of our mighty God? Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Nahum, specifically Nahum 1:7, which states, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." This ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Celebrating God's Goodness

The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores how to thrive in our spiritual journey, strengthen our relationship with God, and fight the good fight of faith.

Hey there, cherished family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together, isn't it? It's a joy to see all of you here, ready to engage with the Word. We're going to be looking at a pretty significant chunk of Scripture today, from 1 Timothy 6:11-19. Let's get our Bibles out and read it together. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Topics: Thriving, Walk

A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the depth of Jesus Christ's love, guidance, and commitment as our Good Shepherd, urging us to trust and obey Him, even in challenges.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we are ready to receive the nourishment that only God's Word can provide. We are here today to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Topics: Characteristics, Good Shepherd

The Good News PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to seek divine guidance, embrace transformation, and answer God's call to discipleship for a life of faith, fruitfulness, and fulfillment.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand on the precipice of a new week, brimming with God's promises and possibilities. We find ourselves, once again, in the comforting embrace of fellowship, ready to open our hearts to the enduring wisdom of God's word. In the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Eternal Life

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find joy and strength in seeking God's guidance, surrendering to His will, and securing His strength, rather than in material possessions.

Greetings, beloved! As we gather here today, we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our collective faith, a faith that is as enduring as the ancient hills and as steadfast as the ever-flowing streams. It is a faith that calls us to seek, surrender, and secure -- to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Obeying, Shepherd

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the significance of Christ's sacrifice, His role as our High Priest, and how suffering can lead to deeper faith and salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. Isn't it a blessing to be here together, united in faith, eager to hear the word of God, and ready to grow closer to Him? We are here to immerse ourselves in His teachings, to be comforted by His love, and to be inspired by His wisdom. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Topics: Passion, Death

Good News In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

The news bombards us with stories of moral decline and societal turmoil. Yet, amid the chaos, Psalm 36 invites us to shift our focus from the troubling realities to the unwavering truths found in God’s character. Join us as we explore the blessings that come from keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord.

Good News in A Bad News World! Psalm 36 Introduction: Cf. we live in a world in which we are constantly being bombarded with bad news: Christians = can become consumed with 24-hour news cycle 365 days a year that is inundated with bad news. Natural disaster, war, crime out of control, drug ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Set Christ Apart As Holy And Acknowledge Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are defending our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good speaker? No. All the words that I speak are entrusted to me by GOD'S SPIRIT. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good News And The Bad News Of The Good News

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 23, 2007

God’s free grace may be good news for a dying backslider; but what about the dying missionary? Doesn’t he deserve at least equal treatment? Analyzing the parable of laborers in the Vineyard from Mat. 20, we continue to be astonished at God’s way of worki

The Good News and the Bad News of the Good News A man and a women had been friends for many years, had died and gone to heaven. They told St. Peter that they wanted to be married. - “Take your time and think about it,” said St. Peter, “you have eternity so take fifty years and see me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

How do you feel when you really believe God has called you to have a positive Godly influence on people and all you end up with is rejection? What do you do when things go from bad to worse? Pack up and leave? I love what Moses does...

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Exodus 5 is where Moses confronts Pharaoh and says "Let my people go!" He is rejected by Pharaoh and instead of freeing Israel, Pharaoh increases the oppression of their slavery. As a result of Moses efforts, Israel also rejects Moses leadership. How would you feel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational