Sermons on Good Courage:

Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 14th message on Bible characters. This message is part 1 of looking at the life of the Apostle Peter. The outline is 1-Peter's Conversion, 2-Peter's Courage, 3-Peter's Confession.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 14 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking over the last several weeks and months about the GLORIOUS FACT that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leave It To God.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 7, 2017

We need to learn and teach who is in control.

LEAVE IT TO GOD. Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Go where the help is. Look to the only that can help Talk to him . Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

First Judge Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 16, 2022

Othniel delivered God’s people through battle and there was peace for God’s people for forty years. Don’t get in the trap that repeats itself twelve times through the book of Judges with sin, punishment, repentance and deliverance. Don’t forget all the good things the Lord has done for you.

The title First Judge is taken from the movie First Knight. The First Knight story of Camelot. Lancelot is the courageous sword fighter. He runs the gauntlet and wins a kiss from Guinevere, the bride to be of King Arthur. Then Lancelot after another daring deed saves the life of Guinevere and lands ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Al Hughes on Aug 6, 2002

There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart.

A FEW GOOD MEN Acts 11:19-24 There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart. Luke 6:45— A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good Beginnings Are No Guarantee Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 14th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1St King [#14] GOOD BEGINNINGS ARE NO GUARANTEE 1 Samuel 28:1-25 Introduction: “Lord, help us to end well”. This should be the prayer of all Christians. Good beginnings are no guarantee of successful endings. King Saul is proof of that. If any man had the great opportunity for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Chains. A Good Life With A Bad Taste.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2025

We love clean barns, but work increases when we own oxen. What are we sowing? Are we waiting for perfect conditions?

BREAK THE CHAINS: A GOOD LIFE WITH A BAD TASTE. WEARY IN WAITING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is 2 part lesson. STEALING TIME? I WILL DO IT LATER? WHEN I HAVE THE TIME? MANY LATERS, DAYS PASS. HOURS PASS, NOW? WHEN IS NOW? HOW SMART IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Luke 18:27, Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Followers Make Good Soldiers Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Make Good Soldiers

Lesson 02 of the Follow Me Series. Followers Make Good Soldiers Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2010

If we want to be an influence for good in people’s lives, then we cannot fear people. Instead, we must fear God and God alone.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn’t encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6’ 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good News Of Christmas

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 9, 2024

The birth of Christ brings Salvation

The Good News of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Good morning and Merry Christmas. In this fallen desperate world in which we live, we could all use some Good News! Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Live In Lion Country! That Is Good! That Is Bad!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2019

Negative people can see a problem for every solution! God's children live in lion country! We love when everything goes good! We expect easy paths? Will we ever learn bad things can happen to good people? Be patient! Be persistent! God can turn the dark night into a bright day!

WE LIVE IN LION COUNTRY… THAT IS GOOD! THAT IS BAD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE PEOPLE CAN FIND A PROBLEM FOR EVERY SOLUTION. POSITIVE PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN… THEY WILL FIND A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM. THAT IS SO GOOD, NO THAT IS SO BAD… I HEARD THE PREACHER TELL A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 45:15, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fighting The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand and engage in the spiritual battle of faith, recognizing its necessity and the eternal rewards it brings.

Good morning, family. We gather here today with open hearts and minds, ready to dive into the wisdom of God's word. Today, we're going to wrestle with a passage from 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 12. It reads, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Topics: Fight

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

When Good Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message appeals to the seeker to search their heart and realize that we must have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

When Good Isn’t Good Enough Text: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Introduction: Almost Doesn’t Count!!! I. Man Thinks Himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Goodness Comes From The One Who's Good Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

The 6th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit. A sermon on goodness.

Introduction: 1. Last week we talked about "kindness." This week we look at another fruit of the Spirit that on the surface doesn’t seem all that spiritual, "goodness." 2. We joke about being good with one another. We say things like, "Some people you have to pay to be good while others are just. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Good About Good Friday?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Mar 30, 2006

How you view the cross makes all the difference.

I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but I used to go to Mass with my friends, and I viewed the whole business as a lot of very enthralling hocus-pocus. There’s a guy ... nailed to a cross and dripping blood, and everybody’s blaming themselves for that man’s torment, but I said to myself, ’Forget it. I had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed