Sermons on Good Man:

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The New Man In Christ. Series

Contributed by Raphael Osayande on Jul 20, 2019

The first step to every good success is understanding and ultimately gaining knowledge. Our faith is established when we come to the knowledge of the truth of God's word. The word of God is designed to bring us to a perfect person.

2 Tim 3:16-17. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." The perishing of souls and sufferings of damages by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Security Of Man’s Reclamation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The writer to the Hebrews disclosed that the security of man’s reclamation was in Jesus. Thus you can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. Man’s reclamation is secure thru...

The SECURITY of MAN’s RECLAMATION-I—Hebrews 2:10-18 The writer to the Hebrews disclosed the means/essence of man’s reclamation. Man’s reclamation is secured by specific means. You can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. How is man’s reclamation secured? Man’s reclamation is secure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Ever Spoke Like This Man!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 11, 2013

A squad of soldiers was sent to arrest Jesus. Instead of arresting Jesus, they were arrested by the wonder of Jesus! Each of us need this experience -- to know the risen Christ, His glory and awesome Person.

NO MAN EVER SPOKE LIKE THIS MAN! John 7:31-32, 45-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Difference btw Perception & Reality 1. There was a poor shop-keeper who was next door to a French restaurant. Every day at lunch time, he would go out the back of his shop and eat his baloney sandwich while smelling the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of A One Night Stand

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Esther had many good qualities but she was not a person I would want my daughter to emulate in all of her ways

THE TRAGEDY OF A ONE NIGHT STAND 7/8/09 Esther 2:1-20 1. Some Realities We need to Face a. Mordecai – Tribe of Benjamin – related Saul 1. Grandfather was Shemei – threw rocks at David i. Zadok wanted to cut his head off – David stopped him 2. 60 yrs earlier Jews were permitted to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Words = Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016

In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.

Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good And Evil

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference.

Good and Evil There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference: Isa 5:20 Destruction is certain for those who call evil good and good evil... 1. What truly is Good? Here is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 29, 2018

Why we Christians call Good Friday, Good.

Good Friday March 30th 2018 South Dunedin Baptist Church There is human blood, plenty of it, and a body at the centre of our Christian faith. That's not good! Is it? Many years ago, a friend asked: “Why do you call it Good Friday?” “Well, actually, I do not know,” so I said I would find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness And Goodness: Overcoming Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

Kamran was a violent man who sold drugs & weapons in Iran. A friend gave him a New Testament, & for 5 consecutive days, Kamran devoured it. He soon gave his life to Christ. Where Kamran used to sell drugs and weapons, a church now met in his home.

It seems as if corruption and scandal is everywhere these days. Goodness and faithfulness are rare commodities in our day. If goodness and faithfulness were sold on the mercantile exchange in Chicago, their very rarity would cause their prices to soar to unprecedented heights. Scandals are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1:1-6, Titus 3:14, Romans 3:10, Romans 12:9, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For Goodness Sake Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let’s take up this idea of goodness.

FOR GOODNESS SAKE! GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION: James Hunter, writing in Leadership magazine, said, “We Americans generally want to think of ourselves as good people. That, in many respects, is where the trouble begins.” Let’s take up this idea of goodness. I. Goodness Defined How ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Good News On Good Friday

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2007

Good Friday is Good News, especially if we are experiencing something of the pain and anguish of Good Friday ourselves. God knows and God cares - God has been there Himself, in Jesus.

I received an email from a friend this week which reminded me of something which a 3 year old boy is alleged to have said. It seems that the little boy was convinced that God’s first name was Harold and that God spent most of his time painting and modelling and drawing; because he began the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Our Good, Good Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2018

Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.

1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Good Evil And Is Evil Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2018

let’s pray for the conversion and healing of all those who hate us, even those who are killing our loved ones in the Middle East and Africa and elsewhere.

Under the Old Covenant, or Old Testament, established by God with Moses and the people in the desert, there were a series of rituals focused on forgiveness and purification. The Letter to the Hebrews follows the tradition that these rituals have been perfected in Our Lord’s perfect sacrifice, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic