Sermons on Good Judgment:

Easter People Living In A Good Friday World

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Contrasts how we are living in this world.

Easter 2006: Easter People Living In A Good Friday World Scripture: Mark Chapters 14-16 Introduction This morning we celebrate one of the most important of Christian holidays, Easter. Christianity rests on the foundation that Christ died and was resurrected. The celebration of His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Terrible,no Good, Very Bad Day Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This message is about how we can still survive and succeed in spite of those times when everything we touch seems to crumble. This is part #6 of a 9 part series.

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE A TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Sunday October 20, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 5 & 6 various verses Intro. A. Here is a really dumb question, “Have you ever had a really bad day?” If you are tempted to answer “no” to that question please let me know ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

When You Pray When The Going Is Good

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004

So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:17, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You Hear Him Now" ....good

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003

Can you hear the voice of God. He is calling you.

“Can You Hear Him Now……….Good” Revelation 3:6 “He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” I know you have seen the commercial with the man that is in some secluded location, talking on a cell phone. He ask the question “Can you hear me now?’ Evidently the person ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:6

Denomination: Apostolic

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003

In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 10, 2013

When we think of Charlie Brown we usually think of defeat or failure. This message looks to Job for answers to Charlie Brown's life.

When I think of Charlie Brown one of two images immediately comes to mind. And maybe it’s the same with you. It’s either the scene of Charlie Brown staring forlornly into the tree that has once again eaten his kite or it’s Charlie Brown lying flat on his back after Lucy has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2013

Jesus can get the job done.

Jesus refers to Himself here as the “Good Shepherd.” There were two words for “good” in the Greek language. The first one, “agathos,” indicated good in the sense of morality. The second word, “kalos,” referred to goodness in the sense of capability. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Good News That You Can Be Born Again

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good And Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

We were made for something better that what a life destroyed by sin has to offer. God wants to restore His image in us. God wants to transform our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives” 2 Corinthians 5:17 March 6th, 2011 "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Introduction: > Last week we were greatly challenged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeds Need Good Soil And Nurture To Grow

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 15, 2011

A short talk for our Church harvest festival attended my many people including a family celebrating a baptism.

What have I got here? Yes, that’s right, a packet of sweet pea seeds – a Father’s Day gift from Rebekah. Don’t they look fantastic! The packet says, ‘An amazingly diverse mixture of colours and markings including bi-coloured, marbled and flaked blooms. Perfect for cut flowers or training up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Said: I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 28, 2012

So what can the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ word: "I am the Good Shepherd" have in common.

Sketch on the Lord’s prayer (Prayer is the person who prays!!) Prayer: Our Father which art in heaven, God: Yes? Prayer: Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying God: But you called me Prayer: Called you? I didn’t call you. I’m praying. Our Father which art in heaven, God: There you did it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

What Good Is It For A Man To Gain The Whole World? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2012

Jesus calls disciples to assess what is truly valuable, boldly seizing that aspect of life.

“What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” [1] He who dies with the most toys wins. At least, that is the sentiment expressed in contemporary bumper sticker theology. It probably sums up the contemporary worldview that esteems winning at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

Dynamics Of God’s Good News

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Today we want to look at what made Paul and his team successful as they traveled around sharing the good news about Jesus. Several dynamics emerge from these verses in 1 Thess. 2 that will help us become more effective in sharing God’s grace with others.

Dynamics of God’s Good News 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Intro: Have you ever felt like a failure in something you were trying to accomplish or be successful at? Sometimes we feel discouraged in our life roles (as a student, as an athlete, as a friend, as a parent, as a husband or wife, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God