Sermons on good things: showing 616-630 of 202,513

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Bad People? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE WHY DO BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN BAD PEOPLE? ESTHER 6:14-7:10 INTRODUCTION -Have you ever noticed that people have philosophies about life? -My dad is one of the greatest philosophers I know: -“If you mess with the bull, you get the horn.” -“The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debunking The Just World Theory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019

Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Job 4:7, John 5:14, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Deposit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

1. "Keep the Committed Deposit" of the gospel; 2. In a verse which has become so familiar in translation that we almost forget to check the Greek language which lies behind it, we discover that only "He is able to Keep my Committed Deposit."

THE GOOD DEPOSIT. 2 Timothy 1:6-14. At the end of his previous letter, Paul encouraged Timothy to ‘KEEP’ - or guard - the ‘COMMITTED DEPOSIT’ (1 Timothy 6:20). In the second letter, Paul reiterates this instruction in much the same words: “the good DEPOSIT COMMITTED … KEEP” (2 Timothy 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

Jesus is portrayed as the Good Shepherd who provides, loves, protects, and cares for His sheep. Will we submit to the good that the Shepherd has done and praise Him in our life?

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Introduction The Shepherd brings many things; provides many things; gives his life for sheep - Read John 10:1-21 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Shepherd gives Security Jesus begins to testify about Himself V1 – The sheep pen is familiar to 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Good Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being, urging us to focus on the positives for a healthier relationship with Christ.

Today, we are beginning a brand new sermon series revolving around this same concept: FOCUS. It is a word and idea we hear in more places than just school, and it is something God desires from us each day. However, here is the truth we should all recognize: the world around us loves to be a thief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Thought Process, Positive Focus, Emotional Health

Sermon Series: Focus

Good Vibrations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 19, 2012

In order to understand the Spiritual World we need to become like children. Start learning again; overcome offence; and above all things we need the presence of God. We need to put God First and be filled with the Holy Ghost and FIRE!

I started this message by teaching on how we can "feel" the presence of God. This is something that happens when we receive His Holy Spirit. Being filled or baptized in the Spirit means that we opened ourselves to His presence and when we have full conscience of God's presence we can suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 25, 2023

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Super Secret Message - [superman] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2006

Superman theme about good things we should do in secret, and secret sins and their demise. [Clark Kent Christians] Link included to formatted text and ’Super’ PowerPoint Presentation.

A Super Secret Message Matthew 6:1-18 Eccles. 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Are you good with secrets? About to bust? Find joy in it? “I know something you don’t know!” [spill the beans?] Secrecy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To The Wise On Fearing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2013

Fear God? Seriously? I thought that was "so" Old Testament. But 18 times Proverbs repeats the theme that wise people will "fear the LORD". Can fearing God actually be a good thing?

OPEN: A policeman was walking his beat. I don’t know if he was writing a ticket or watching a suspicious individual, but he was distracted enough that he barely felt the tug on his coat. He turned, and there stood a little girl. “Can I help you?” the policeman asked her. “My mommy told me that if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009

The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thorn In My Side

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021

We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 8:35, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

God had been giving good things to man all through history, but Christmas becomes the greatest day in history for giving, for on that day God presented to the world His greatest gift.

For all know that all of our gifts for Christmas will not be equal. We may have one or two big gifts, which are the center of our excitement, but there are also a number of smaller gifts that wet our appetite for the grand finale when we get to the one that is the biggest. No child is satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Two By Two Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 3, 2021

Why did Jesus send out his apostles in pairs? Why is this a good thing for us to do today? Watch video: https://youtu.be/ISE_w3JJARY

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:7-13 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments: Honor God's Name Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Don't dishonor the name of God by word or deed. We need God's help: the Holy Spirit, confession and cleansing, filling our minds with good things.

HONOR GOD’S NAME—Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28 (optional children’s sermon: Use a Coke can. The Coca Cola name is so valuable, that if anyone uses the name without permission, they can be sued. God’s name is more valuable!) (Project on the screen: What is the most valuable brand name in world? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed