Sermons on Good Ground:

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009

Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: *other

Our Good Works Makes Us Evil Workers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Dynamic Impact Of A Good Deacon”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014

In Acts 6, we see what kind of positive impact the effective ministry of the deacon can have on a local church.

The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Always Working For Our Good And His Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Seeing God in the Ordinary: God is Always Working for our Good and His Glory

Seeing God in the Ordinary: God is Always Working for our Good and His Glory Ruth 4:9-22 One of the reasons the book of Ruth comes after the book of Judges is to demonstrate that God is always working on our behalf, even in the worst of times. All the twists and turns in our lives are not dead ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

“IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wanted: A Few Good Men…and Women! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

Let us like Paul and Titus become mentors of the young, unlearned and untaught. and support those who need it, nurturing them in the way of the LORD!

Titus 1:5-16 KJV For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Grace And Freedom #1: Good News For Ragamuffins Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 3, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #1: GOOD NEWS FOR RAGAMUFFINS (Jan. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: This week, we are beginning a new series to look at one of the most important words to Christianity: GRACE. One of the most popular hymns of all time is Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

When A 99 Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2014

How should we respond to the lost?

When a “99” Isn’t Good Enough Luke 15:1-7 Introduction How many of you can remember your school days? How many of you would be satisfied with a 99 on your exam? For some of us, we would rejoice at the seventy and one, no less with ninety and nine. But how does God see 99 percent? This parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dope Opera: Saga Of A Good Man Gone Dad

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

Honest, hilarious, and helpful message from this dad’s heart to yours. It’s not "preachy," or even "teachy" -- it was very well received.

Children change a marriage. So says Elisa Morgan, president and CEO of MOPS International, Inc. She joined forces with Carol Kuykendall (MOPS director of communication) and turned the understated cliché (“children change a marriage”) into the title of a helpful book. On the back cover: “Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Is Great, God Is Good, Give Him Thanks! Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2007

God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal - Prayer part 4. Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need 1st to give HIM our Thanks.

God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal Prayer of Thanksgiving part 4 Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need to give HIM our First Thanks. The past 3 weeks we have been taking a look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Tandem With God: Sharing The Good Things About Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 24, 2008

A sermon that encourages us to see what others say about Jesus and share with them the good things of Jesus.

Are you enjoying the Olympics? Every time they come about I seem to find myself watching more tv. And people who were no bodies around 6 weeks ago, become household names and heroes. Did you see Steve Hooker pole vault 5.96 metres to win the gold medal and set a new Olympic record? When the heats ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Will Is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2

Contributed by Samuel Lazarus on Oct 9, 2011

Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers?

Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers? Bible says God's will is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2 God's plans for us are a million times better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 17, 2013

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead.

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead. The grave could not hold the King. He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Prior to this I could only imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist