Sermons on Gods Good Purposes:

When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003

Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good, Good Friday

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

One message of 4 being delivered Friday at 12pm

Good, Good Friday Text: Luke 23:32-43 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Mighty

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 8, 2021

God is an awesome God and mighty in power.

The word of God records the truth about who God is and it is also written in the same word that it's only the fool that would say that there is no God - Psalm 14:1. God is real and alive and there is definitely no other God than our God. He alone created the universe and all that we are seeing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 20, 2013

In this passage, our Psalmist writes from the perspective of a sheep that is happy that His Shepherd cares about him.

Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: What a wonderful Shepherd we have. What a privilege it is to be part of His flock. In our passage we see the psalmist writing as if he were one of the sheep in the Good Shepherd's flock. Recognizing the virtue and value of his Shepherd, he now wants ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting: The Good And The Bad Of It

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 11, 2009

Often we complain about our forgetfulness but forgetting plays a major part in living a Christian life. Let’s see how.

FORGETTING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF IT Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Good Command

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 20, 2019

Do you consider God's command good? Why?

“And the LORD God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die’” (Genesis 2:16-17, NIV). Could you remember an instruction given to you that you really ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Aug 10, 2018

The knowledge of who God is should be reflected in the way we live.

INTRODUCTION: I heard a story about two men who were asked to read Psalm 23. The first one, who was an orator, stood in front and started reading. He read with so much voice technicalities. As if you are listening to a drama on the radio. He knew when to pause, when to read faster, when to soften ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blessing Of Good Grief Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God extends delight to the one who mourning over the reality of their spiritual bankruptcy

We have often described this one thing as affliction, anguish and agony. Some have considered it the successor of trouble while others consider it the predecessor of moral collapse, failure, disintegration and decay. To be sure, some have overcome insurmountable odds and have come out triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Good Hurt

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

A message on the good that can come from suffering.

IT’S A GOOD HURT 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee I recall a “Far Side” cartoon that has a cowboy filled with arrows and he says to his partner, “It hurts Clem….but it’s a good hurt.” What good can come from suffering? 1. God is the Father of compassion and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Cheer For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Dec 15, 2014

A classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon on the feast we may find in Christ Jesus.

"And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined." -Isaiah 25:6. We have nearly arrived at the great merry-making season of the year. On Christmas-day we shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6

Denomination: *other

When The Good Shepherd Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 16, 2006

Is the Holy and Faithful GOD calling YOU? If He is, HOW would you know?

“The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational