Sermons on Good Reputation:

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PSALM 23 THE GOOD SHEPHERD • “The Good Shepherd” in John 10:11; • “The Great Shepherd” in Hebrews 13:20; • “The Chief Shepherd” in I Peter 5:4. PSALM 22 PSALM 23 PSALM 24 GOOD SHEPHERD GREAT SHEPHERD CHIEF SHEPHERD Cross Crook Crown - Spear Staff Scepter - Substitute Shepherd ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Mar 18, 2024

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever .” NKJV David , the shepherd boy , knew one or two things about the goodness of God when he wrote Psalm 23. In verse 6, he talked about the goodness of God. So, what is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19, Micah 6:8, Exodus 34:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God is Good

Psalm 119:65 - 72 - God is Good - ? Teth - (Twisted Together) 1. David's Affection for God's Dealings - They Are - Powerful Dealings - 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, Precious Dealings - Thou hast dealt well Personal Dealings - Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Holiness

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Governance

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 8, 2024

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives.

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives. Therefore, we need to pray for our leaders and lift them up constantly in prayers, so that they can receive divine guidance on how to govern. The Bible advises us to pray for our leaders. We also have to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

04/10/2020 From the desk of the Pastor: Matthew 27: 45 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 46 At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[j] lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 47 Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All For The Good

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

God works for our good from beginning to end. Evangelistic and encouraging message including foreknowledge, predestination and calling.

ALL FOR THE GOOD—Romans 8:28-30 ***(Alternate opening: Ask the congregation for favorite Bible verses…)** Every year, BibleGateway.com releases a list of the most-searched Bible verses on their website. Romans 8:28 is always in the top 5. In the NIV, the verse is, “We know that in all things God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

The sermon proclaims that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls, protects, and provides abundant life for those who trust and surrender fully to Him.

Friends, some words settle us. Some words steady our steps and still our storms. John 10 is filled with those words. The scene is simple and strong: a Shepherd, His sheep, a door, a field, a wolf, and a promise. If your week has been loud, hear this: the Good Shepherd speaks in a voice that cuts ...read more

Topics: Identity, Divinity

The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the unfailing, unparalleled, and unending goodness of God.

Good morning, Church Family! I hope you've all had a blessed week, and I'm thrilled to see you here today. We're going to dive into a gem of a passage from Psalms, one that shines a brilliant light on the goodness of our God. The unfailing, unparalleled, unending goodness of our God. Like Kirk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4-8

Topics: Goodness

The Good Samartian

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2025

In life like the Samaritan were up to bat at moments when we see needs and respond actively or inactively. The Levite and Priest responded inactively but the Samaritan responded by being active he was up to bat and hit a grand slam.

1. The Good Samaritan Story Luke 10:25-37 • An expert in the law Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” • Jesus said, 26 “What is written in the Law?” “How do you read it?” • The young lawyer said, “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Focus On The Good Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our thoughts can either bring us down or lift us up. Focusing on the negatives makes it hard to see the positives. We need to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

Today we're going to talk about focus. You know, like when your teacher tells you to stop daydreaming and pay attention in class. But we're not talking about algebra or history, we're talking about life and our relationship with God. Let's be real, there's a lot of stuff out there trying to grab ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Optimism, Mental Strength, Self-Belief, Happiness

The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:19-20

Topics: Divine Goodness, Biblical Promises, Faithful God, Spiritual Blessings

God Is Good! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 25, 2020

God is good! And we know this because: 1. He has blessed us with the Bible (vs. 1-2). 2. He judges people with perfect justice (vs. 3-8). 3. He exposes our evil (vs. 9-20, 23). 4. He gives us His grace (21-24).

God Is Good! The Book of Romans Romans 3:1-24 (Reading vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 (Revised September 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 3. Tonight's Scripture is like the closing argument in a trial where all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 6, 2020

The main purpose of this parable is to get us to ask a question. Do we have this unique Jesus-character of pity and compassion? A Jesus-character that is at the heart of being a neighbour.

Message Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan Today we are going to look at a parable which – probably – is the most well-known of all of Jesus parables. Why do I say this? Well in Clarence Town, which is the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, there is an organisation which rescues donkeys from ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist