Sermons on Good Listening:

A Good Corner Stone

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

(1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Methodist

Hold On Good Soldier

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Endure Hardships

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. First, let me inform you of something you may already know. There’s a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Be A Good Witness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Committing to be a good witness not just as a new year approaches, but for life!

I Will Be…A Good Witness Introduction: All across the world people have set all sorts of resolutions for the New Year. People have resolved to be better people and to live better lives and have better habits. What type of year can we expect to have in 2007? A lot of that depends on what we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Committing to being a good steward of all that God has entrusted into our care.

I Will Be A Good Steward Introduction: Apart from our Lord, it is hard to think of historical figures whose dying words were, "It is accomplished!" Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 5th in a series on fruits of the SPirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Kindness and Goodness.

I. illustration: "Scott Currin" (NFI), Nov 02, came to Church with family, and introduced himself and said that he was moving to the community. About two weeks later he called and told of mothers death to DWI in Florida...trying to get back home, to Texas, his car broke down, and he needed $150 for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

We mustn’t keep the Good News to ourselves.

A Day of Good News 2 Kings 6, 7 Background: Siege against Samaria (vs 24) • Inside the city - great famine (vs 25) • Donkey head - 80 shekels, 5 shekels for a little grain • When hungry money doesn’t mean much • Women were eating their young (vs 26-30) Elisha’s message to the King ( ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Good Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Danger Of Good Intentions

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006

How Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and door of the sheep.

SBC Philippi, 3/19/06 am; Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus the Good Shepherd; John 10:1-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Primary Purpose: How Jesus compares to a good shepherd and door of the sheep. Jesus actually uses two common analogies to compare himself to his relationship to his sheep in this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 31, 2006

There is more to goodness than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 THIS IS A CLIP IN POWERPOINT • SLIDE #2 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Worker's Good Testimony Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

Did you know that your testimony as a worker is important? See why Paul says it is.

A Worker’s Good Testimony Colossians 3:22-25 I. Be Obedient to the Boss (v. 22) a. Obey them whole-heartedly like you would obey Jesus (Ephesians 6:5-6) b. This respects the Lord II. Work as if the Job is for Jesus (v. 23-24) a. Labor at 100% as Jesus would require (Ephesians 6:7) b. God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 5, 2007

Giving is a topic that most preachers would rather avoid. Most often we are reluctant to preach on "giving" because of our measly offerings. It’s understanding the "God-principle" behind our giving that helps make preaching on "giving" much easier.

GIVING THAT FEELS GOOD (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: "Take Got At His Word") A. I was given a FREE BOOK written by Dr. Kregg Hood three years ago entitled: Take God At His Word. 1. I opened it up and read the FORWARD and quickly realized that it was about "GIVING." a. I did what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ