Sermons on God Is Still Good:

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

Here is a look at how an all knowing and all powerful God still allows God’s people to suffer

Text: Daniel chapter 8 Title: Why bad things happen to good people Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God Here again in chapter 8 we have more irrefutable evidence that our God is both all-knowing and all powerful. In Daniel chapter 8 God gives Daniel a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Good All The Time!

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2010

"God Is God All The Time" is an exposition of James 1:16-18 in which God’s goodness and immutability are emphasized. The outline explains how the goodness of God is defended (v. 16), declared (v. 17), and demonstrated (v. 18) in the text.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! James 1:16-18 In his book, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, R. KENT HUGHES tells of a dark night of the soul that he went through and how the Lord brought him out. Kent Hughes had been groomed for success. It was no surprise that he was chosen to plant a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: *other

If God Ever Has, He Still Can

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Psamist keeps saying, “cause thy face to shine and we shall be saved.” 1. It implies that he had seen God’s power in the past and wanted to see it again. 2. The Psalmist all through the chapter knew that his only hope was to have

IF GOD EVER HAS HE STILL CAN--PSALM 80 1. As in the case of most of the historical Psalms, it is impossible to say for certain exactly when this Psalm was written. All that we know for sure is that it sets forth a picture of great disaster and national calamity. Most think that it was written by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 14, 2008

This message attempts to explain the lawyer’s question: "And who is my neighbor?"

Text: But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29). If someone was to ask you: “And who is my neighbor?” what would you say? Most people think of their neighbor as the people next door, the people across the street or perhaps the people in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

God Are You Still Here Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

4 sermon in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life

God Are You Still Here pt. - Sermon 4 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life Isa. 45:15 Mark 7:24 The two phrases introducing this phars of heavenly comfort are complementary. No man has seen God at any time, and in this sense God hides himself from our view. In Jesus, his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:15, Mark 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Still Speak Through Dreams?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 29, 2003

Looking at the occurrences of dreams, particularly in Matthew 1-2

Does God Still Speak Through Dreams? Matthew 1:20; 2:12-13, 19, 22 December 28, 2003 Introduction Well, you¡¦ve probably guessed by looking at the title of the message and the outline in your bulletin that we¡¦re not going to have a New Year¡¦s message today. Instead, we¡¦re continuing our ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

Sermon 5 in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 - Sermon 5 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life Exod. 3:12 Heb. 13:5 There is a recurring promise of the Old Testament used in different connections: "I will never leave you." We find it, first of all, made by God to Jacob at Bethel. The very same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Good Company

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I tell our young men and women, " Show me your friends and I'll show you your future." The company we keep steers us either in the right or wrong direction.

Frances Havergal, the song writer, lived and moved in the Word of God. His Word was her constant companion. On the last day of her life, she asked a friend to read to her the 42nd chapter of Isaiah. When the friend read the sixth verse. “I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection?

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 7, 2022

Explore God's divine protection, how to deal with the tribulations tragedies in our lives, why good people may still suffer while under God's protection, God's faithful people never truly lose God's protection and God is a God of restoration for those who persevere.

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection? In the days of the Old Testament and even when Jesus walked the earth, the Jews believed that if you had a relationship with God and you weren't a perpetual and unrepentant breaker of the law, you would have a hedge-like protection or a protective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Job 1:6-12, Job 2:10, Job 38:2, Job 38:4, Matthew 16:22, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

The Good Life

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 31, 2010

An exploration of the good life according to Hebrews 13:1-8.

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 29, 2010 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church Hebrews 13:1-8 “The Good Life” I don’t watch a lot of television commercials but I have to admit that there’s a series that I enjoy. They feature a burly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

New Year -Goodness Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2018

He watches your efforts, your patience, your steadfastness and God would surely reveal His goodness in a mighty way in His time.

Goodness of the Lord Jeremiah 31:12” You will be radiant [with joy] over the goodness of the LORD—For the grain, for the new wine, for the oil..” Friends! Wish you all a blessed New Year - 2019! May the Hands of the Lord be upon you, your family and all that you do this year! I am excited to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Your Pace Car

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Will you keep pace with God? Will you run past Him and do what you want? You will have to decide.

GOD IS YOUR PACE CAR 2 JOHN 1:1-13 #pacecar INTRODUCTION (p) [engine racing sound effect] It was race day. What does that mean? That means the exhilaration of speed and skill and competition. You get to the track early. The early bird gets the worm as they say. As soon as you get to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodness And Love Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you good? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Goodness and GOD's Love in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Give thanks to the Lord, for he i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you good? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Goodness and GOD's Love in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. V. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Pentecostal