Sermons on Good Life:

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

The fact that Jesus "gave himself for us" describes the beauty of His good work of love for His people (John 15:13) and the benefit that they can expect from it (Rom.8: 1-4). The words "gave him" also emphasize that even though Jesus Died as a man, to be

Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in Titus 1:16,2:5,10 means not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Example Of A Bad Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010

We are to resist the influence of the world in the church.

Title: A Good Example of a Bad Example Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Truth: We are to resist the influence of the world in the church. Aim: to identify and correct worldly behavior in the church. Life ?: What’s the evidence of the world in the church? INTRODUCTION In 1989 the unthinkable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Good News

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

* God's word cleans completely, lasts forever, and helps us grow * Act accordingly - love each other sincerely, stand firm, and grow

It took Balfour Beatty 11 years to finish cleaning and painting the Forth Rail Bridge – sandblasting and using the latest epoxy-resin paint – 240,000 litres! Now it looks better than new, and the bridge’s cleaning and painting reputation (being a never-ending task), has gone forever. Or has it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Understanding Both Good And Bad Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2020

This message looks at how we are to live our lives understanding that God allows both good times and bad times.

Let’s Talk About Understanding Both Good and Bad Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckxJooHDCwc&t=11s In another one of my 2 a.m. morning routine, which seems to be when God wants to give me something to share, I read from evangelist Philip N. from Kenya how we are to consider the good ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14, Job 2:10, Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Foursquare

Taste And Know The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2006

Taste and know the goodness of the Lord

Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ, How wonderful it is to come together under the banner of the name of Jesus Christ. Today while I was praying the Lord laid it upon my heart to begin writing this message to you. It is not by power or might that this message is brought but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Work Of Wasted Ointment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is a message of the broken alabaster box and what real worship can do in our lives.

Mark 14:3-9 KJV And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. [4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheherds, Sheep And The Good Shepherd"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

A Sermon for Proper 11, Series B preached 7/22/2012 as a guest speaker at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Estherville, Iowa. Redeemer was in the midst of a pastoral vacancy at the time I preached this sermon.

I found it rather interesting that out of all the Sundays I could have come to visit your congregation and share a message from God’s Word with you, it had to be this one. In the readings you just heard that were appointed for today, we are given word pictures of sheep and shepherds. I just ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2018

What are the characteristics of a good shepherd? Jesus sets the example.

I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Today we will look at another one of the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel. The particular way that these two words are presented in the gospel are similar to the Greek translation of Exodus 3:14 for the name of Yahweh. We looked last week at “I AM the Door” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good To Great - Great Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on May 18, 2005

A message of encouragement to find hope in what appear to be hopeless circumstances.

GOOD TO GREAT TEACHING SERIES Great Hope – Esther Esther 4:16 Canyon Rim Community Church; May 8, 2005 Mark Scott; Senior Pastor This morning we turn our attention to the fifth, of six Biblical characters, that made conscience and deliberate decisions which transformed their lives into greatness ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: *other

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2015

Believers are urged to see their lives as dedicated to service to the Saviour rather than merely being lived for their own interests.

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” [1] Suffering well is a ministry in itself! Note that I did not say that suffering is a ministry. Few of us tolerate suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016

The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Other

Church. What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012

This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

“A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Fast Food Is It Good For You?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004

We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus is the good shepherd, are you willing to let Him be your shepherd?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I do not know about you, but when I look in the Bible and see that God is constantly comparing us to sheep, I am a bit insulted. Why? • There are many reasons, first except for lambs, they are not very cute. They are not great hunters. I do personally know of any ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ