Sermons on For Your Good:

"The Problem With Being Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017

It has been said that there are really only three ways to live in life. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious and the third is the way of the redeemed.

“The Problem with Being Good” Philippians 3:1-11 It has been said that there are really only three ways to live in life. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious and the third is the way of the redeemed. We see all three of these being played out in the parable of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005

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TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005

this is a characteristics development of a christian

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gods Good Work In You

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

As growing children of God let us be aware that He is molding us day by day to be more like Him.

God’s Good Work in You 8-5-06 Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Here in Philip.1:6 is a wonderful truth that God has revealed that every Christian needs to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Good News Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near

By Rev Bill Stewart On the 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill broadcast to the nation that Germany had surrendered and that a final cease fire on all war fronts in Europe would come into effect at one minute past midnight that night. The Act of Military ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Anglican

Embracing And Extending The Good News Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

In this text we discover what exactly the Good News of Jesus entails. We will be challenged to embrace fully the good news and to commit to extending the good news to others.

EMBRACING AND EXTENDING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS Mark 3:7-19 In this text we discover what exactly the Good News of Jesus entails. We will be challenged to embrace fully the good news and to commit to extending the good news to others. A. Jesus returns to the lake to reaffirm his mission Read Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Good Works Are Bad

Contributed by Tony Salisbury on Feb 12, 2011

A look at some Criteria that are necessary for good works to be good.

For Valentine ’s Day several years ago I bought chocolates for everyone in my family. To help everyone remember which chocolates belonged to whom I bought different ones. One got rich dark Belgian chocolate. Another one received smooth creamy milk chocolate. All went well until my daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Company-Bad Company Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GOOD COMPANY-BAD COMPANY

1 KINGS PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON 1st. AND 2nd. KINGS KEY VERSE: 1 KINGS 1: 30 FOCAL POINT: GOOD COMPANY-BAD COMPANY INTRODUCTION: 1ST AND 2ND KINGS WAS ORIGINALLY ONE BOOK. TO BE LATER DIVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE. 1ST KINGS RECORDS THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL THROUGH THE DIVIDED KINGDOM TO THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:30

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring Good And Doing Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 4, 2008

We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it.

Title: Paradox: Desiring Good and Doing Bad Text: Romans 7:15-8:1 The Big Idea: We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it! Introduction Alex Gibney’s documentary on the life of “Gonzo” Hunter S. Thompson suggests that Thompson, “who committed suicide in 2005, survives to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Or Bad Success In Ministry

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 16, 2018

The quest to succeed in ministry is very high today which is equally the goal of God but the success must be good success, worthy of presenting to God as Perfect and acceptable

SUCCESS IN MINISTRY I have seen ministers rejoicing because of success in ministry and that's great. But those success rest in things that would fade away or that cannot stand the test of eternity. This success in ministry rest in large congregation, big amount of money that is entering, large ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-10

5 Reasons God Is Good

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 24, 2020

I believe with all my heart this morning that Christians have the most to be thankful for! Why, Psalm 48:1 states; “Great is the Lord; and greatly to be praised."

This Thursday, we will recognize a day in our land that most definitely needs to not be forgotten. That day is Thanksgiving. I believe we live in a very ungrateful, self-satisfying world that has forgotten how to be thankful. I am proud to be an American and I am thankful for the price that many a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016

Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016

The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Other

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005

The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican