Sermons on For Our Good:

Good Heavens

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 25, 2009

How can we be sure there is a heaven, and what will it be like?

After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension, and their health was failing. They would have to find employment in New York to survive. They were worried and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 14:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

Persistent prayer matters because God hears, cares, and responds in His perfect timing, inviting us to trust Him even when answers seem delayed.

Some prayers are born in bright rooms with balloons and birthday cake. Others are born at 2:13 a.m., when the house is quiet, the questions are loud, and the pillow is wet. Some prayers feel like sprinting—fast, full of faith. Others feel like limping—slow, sore, and short on strength. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Shepherd, Guidance

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.

Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:10-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is Greed Good? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 7, 2017

A teaching on the 10th Commandment which prohibits coveting

Is Greed Good? CCCAG August 6th, 2017 10 Commandment Series- #10 Scripture- Exodus 20:17 When I was 18 years old a friend of mine invited me to a party to hear about an opportunity to start my own business. He picked me up and we drove into a very affluent part of Lake County IL to a gated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overwhelming Good

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011

EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Life

Contributed by W F on Nov 18, 2002

Psalm 1 describes how to be truly successful in life.

The Good Life (Psalm 1) INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 11:12, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: *other

Good Housekeeping Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 38 – 42

Luke 10: 38 – 42 Good Housekeeping 38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good Fight

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 25, 2025

Life on earth is temporary. What we do with the time we have here will depend on where we spend eternity. Paul is pouring out his innermost feelings and advice on how to finish the race well. It is a fight, but a good one.

Death bed narratives are when people share their innermost feelings at the most vulnerable time of their lives. It is their last words and can be secrets they have held on to for their entire lives or it can be valuable advice or instruction to those whom they love so very much. I am suggesting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Good News! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

Get the good news! (A meditation for Christmas Eve)

GOOD NEWS! Luke 2:10-11 S: Shepherds and Good News Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS! ?: What? What is the good news? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2:10-11 three descriptions of the good news. The _____ description is the good news is… I. AWESOME II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul says there are two kinds of seeds we sow in life. There are the seeds of self-indulgence which please the sinful nature, and there are the seeds of doing good to others which please the Spirit.

In the spring of 1897, Thomas Hanna, a 25 year old Baptist pastor fell out of his carriage and landed on his head. When he woke up he was in a state of total amnesia. Dr. Boris Sidis and his assistant Dr. Goodhert had to teach him to talk, to eat, and to go to the bathroom as if he were a child. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Be Good Citizens

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000

Christians should be good citizens.

BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2013

A study of the book of Proverbs #2

Proverbs 2: 1 – 22 The Good Life 1 My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abundant Goodness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 3, 2023

The word Abundant means more than sufficient and plentiful. God has abundant good things. The abundant goodness is available to me based on my relationship with God. It helps me to prevail over my times. It brings rewards to me.

Text: Psalm 31:14-24 Theme: Abundant Goodness   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” (Psalm 31:19).    Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist