Sermons on Good Or Not Good Is Difficult:

Too Good To Be True

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005

The church is a place of change.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Goodness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Kindness is seen in our actions, goodness is seen in our character.

Show Vietnam video. What an amazing example of how goodness and love can overcome trauma of the past, hatred, language & cultural barriers, and bring forgiveness and immediate closeness between two people a world apart. Today’s fruit is the Apple to represent goodness. After all it’s the goodness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Enjoying Good Health Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Good Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2013

God does what is good, because God is good. Our Good God acts in accordance with His Word. Therefore God's Word is good and as we learn here, His word is good for us

PSALM 119: 65-72 [The Ministry of The Word Series] [The Ministry of] GOD'S GOOD WORD [Hebrews 12:1-12] The psalmist has been attacked by lying enemies (v. 69; vv. 21, 51). He has experienced much affliction (vv. 67, 71). As a result his faith has been forged and purified in the fire. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is It? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

What is Jesus’ agenda for you today?

Mark 8:31-9:1 What Good Is It? 5/27/01 D. Marion Clark Introduction In the movie The Matrix, Keanu Reeves must make a quick, but irrevocable decision – whether to swallow a pill that will let him live a normal life in a world of illusion or to swallow another pill that will make him able ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023

In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Good Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004

Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Is So Good

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Appreciating how god we have it in Christ.

Life Is So Good Introduction I was reading an article in a magazine about a man named George Dawson. You may have heard about him. In 1998 he enrolled in a class to learn how to read and write, he was 98 years old. Four years later he published the story of his life. He was the grandson of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising A Good Harvest Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Every day we choose either peace or war.

“Faith That Works: Raising a Good Harvest” James 3:13-4:12 Wives and mothers – it’s an extremely hot and humid day. You’ve been shopping all day for the family. Half the stuff you couldn’t find or the price had gone up. But you’re pretty well set and have ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Shepherd's Credentials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2008

In the 23rd Psalm we see the Shepherd’s CHARACTER, the Shepherd’s COMPASSION, and the Shepherd’s COMFORT.

In this Psalm trilogy, Psalms 22-24 present a wonderful view of our Savior. In the twenty-second Psalm, we witness the redeeming work of our Suffering Servant. In this Psalm, we experience the love and care of a Good Shepherd. In the twenty-fourth Psalm, we will rejoice in the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 23, 2001

In order to trust the goodness of God we need to understand that: 1. God has given us freedom. 2. God created a good world. 3. God can redeem evil. 4. God is with us.

Epicurus, the Greek philosopher (c. 306 B.C.) raised the question: “Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to; or he cannot and does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, and does not want to, he is wicked. But, if God both can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

God's Good News Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

An expository message from the book of Romans.

“God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Good News Everybody!

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ