Sermons on Good Tidings:

His Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As we continue in series on the fruit of the Spirit, we consider fruit of goodness.

Introductory Considerations 1. It is a word that is used much more than it is understood. Parents tell their children to be good and when a daughter behaves a mother will say "Good girl". When things have gone well, we will say - "that was a good day" Perhaps we had a good vacation or saw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Goodness Of God

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us.

As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us. As we study His word we can trace throughout the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. This has been a good weekend of celebration.

1. This has been a good weekend of celebration. 50 years to look back over and to thank God for. 50 years of being a church. 2. As I looked through the year of the bible readings and sought to choose a passage for this evening, I wanted to find a passage that would be appropriate for this weekend. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Lesson

Contributed by Germain Brown on Mar 14, 2001

Many times, through our own experiences, the Lord speaks and reveals to us a good lesson...

A GOOD LESSON THERE WAS AN EXPERIENCE I HAD SOME TIME AGO. I HAD SET OUT TO LOOK FOR A GOOD FRIEND’S HOME TO PAY HIM A VISIT AND MAYBE GO EAT DINNER. THAT COLD AND RAINY TUESDAY EVENING, AFTER DRIVING AROUND FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I DECIDED TO PULL OVER TO A CORNER, GET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:12, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

For His sheep.

The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18 This is my wife’s favorite passage and she has asked me for years to teach on this, but somehow it has never seemed to be what I was being lead to preach or teach. Finally, here we are. I guess that is a lesson in itself on patience. C];-)}|> There are many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is good. He always does what is right, and always acts for the good of those who follow Christ.

How many of you say grace at meals? At our house, we divide it up by days. So on Monday, I give thanks, on Tuesday, it’s my wife, and so on. That arrangement at least eliminates arguments over whose turn it is to pray, although enthusiasm for the task varies considerably. We don’t have a set ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:10-12, Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Cleaning

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Sometimes we do not clean out the garbage of our lives as thoroughly as we should. God gives us instructions for thorough cleaning.

A Good Cleaning Psalm 32:1-5 I. The problem of sin A. It destroys - Rom. 6:23 B. It creates inner turmoil and anxiety vs. 3 C. It hampers your walk with God, creating distance and seperation D. It destroys your credibility as a servant of God II. A thorough cleaning A. Recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001

In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Form Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

The presence of Christ

† In the name of Jesus Christ † 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Philippians 1:2 (NLT) Form ensures action It was the reason that I would never make the gymnastics team, or if there was one, a diving team. It was the reason that I would never be able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Goodness Trap

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007

The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Damaged Goods Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 12-15

Text: Jude 12-15, Title: Damaged Goods, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/17/06, AM A. Opening illustration: I hope that there are no postal employees here this morning. As you may guess, living 1300 miles away from family with little children, we send and receive a lot of packages in the mail. And there for a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 26, 2006

The Good news of the Gospel

Good News 2 Corinthians 4:4 “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Soldier

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A Veteran’s Day Sermon

A Good Soldier 2 Tim.2:3-4 A good soldier makes a difference in the world. Someone has written: IT IS THE SOLDIER It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist