Sermons on Gods Good Purposes:

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Good For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2012

The sermon describes why Jesus is goood for you!

Jesus is Good For You John 6:35, 41-51 • 35Jesus is good for you because he is the Bread of Life If one comes to Jesus you will never hunger and if you believe you will never thirst ,Your Forefathers ate manna in the desert yet they died but if ye ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

Good Eyesight Spiritually

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 10, 2025

In this passage of scripture, the Lord used the image of eyes to convey an important spiritual principle that we need to consider. We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us in this PHYSICAL WORLD, but it is EQUALLY IMPORTAN IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD.

Illus: Because our eyesight is so crucial to us, He created the eye so it can be protected. For example: • God placed our eyes lower than our forehead so our eyes can be protected by our forehead. • God gave us eyebrows for the purpose to help keep moisture, such as sweat and rain, out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Privileges Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privil

The Privileges of the Good News So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privileges (7) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things For Good.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2023

Joseph as a type of Jesus.

ALL THINGS FOR GOOD. Genesis 50:15-21. Young Joseph made the mistake of sharing his dreams with his brothers, and ended up in a pit, then sold into slavery, then falsely accused, and thrown into prison, then forgotten by someone for whom he had done a favour. Yet God did not make a full end ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday, A Reflection

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 9, 2025

On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Beloved in Christ, On this most solemn day of the Christian year, we gather in the shadow of the Cross. The altars are bare, the bells are silent, and our hearts are heavy. This is not a time for noise or novelty. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Anglican

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Good Enough

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 12, 2018

We are all sinners! Our salvation is a gift and cannot be earned or deserved. Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 14, 2018 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Are You Good Enough? Right from the get go, let me answer that title question. The answer is a resounding NO! Will we ever be good enough? No! The most basic truth that we must accept about ourselves is that we are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To A Good Life Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Divided Monarchy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

This a study of when the nation Israel divides into two nations. It’s the beginning of a sad time in the nation and in our Bibles. King Solomon has died and things were not good during his watch. He allowed a lot of evil stuff to happen in his later days.

Recently, our news feeds were filled with talk of the United Methodist Church and its potential divide. They are currently the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States and they recently announced a plan to split the church. The split comes because of what they called “fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Punished For Doing Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 1 - 31

Acts 4: 1 - 31 Punished for doing good 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Making Good Resolutions

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001

How do you make good New Year’s Resolutions?

Making Good Resolutions Providential Planning James 4:13-17 In James 4, James pictures a typical Jewish Merchant, making resolutions for the next year. James concludes by saying in verse sixteen, that boastful resolutions are “evil.” Our immediate reaction is, “what is wrong with making plans ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Spending time with God is imperative for believers and the reasons why.

Spending time with God Text: "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV) Reason for this message: 1. We are under satanic attack a. "Be sober, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Mennonite

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:28-30, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For An Unstoppable Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 20, 2003

Part 6 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message looks into the final purpose of your life, you were made for an unstoppable mission.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 6 (Made for an Unstoppable Mission) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Tonight we have come to the end of the 40 Days of Purpose… and it has been an amazing journey!!! For those of you who may not know we have taken the last 40 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, John 17:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed