Sermons on Goodness Follows Us:

Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Topics: Sermon On The Mount, Christian Living

Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest

Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 7, 2011

Discipleship, the daily living for Christ, is the most difficult thing that we will ever do.

Discipleship: Christianity’s Everest January 31, 2010 A Disciple of Jesus Reads God’s Word. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Prayer. A Disciple of Jesus Loves Others in Attitude and Action. A Disciple of Jesus Desires to Reach the Lost. A Disciple of Jesus is Engaged in Worship as a Lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Caring That Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 7, 2016

Isn’t it easy to care for and love people who love us, care for us, and do good to us? God is calling every believer to a life of compassionate caring.

The Kind Of Caring That Jesus Loves Luke 10:29-37 Introduction: 1. How many of you find it relatively easy to love those that love you? How many of you would be really nice to me if I gave you a $10,000 check each Sunday for the next four weeks? How many of you would be kind and friendly to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Bible Church

No ‘evil Yes’ Can Never Ever Defeat ‘good No’

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 17, 2020

The world needs more of true followers of Christ Jesus as we are facing Covid-19, the pandemic

No ‘Evil YES’ can never ever defeat ‘Good NO’ Matthew 21:28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us listen to the text from the Gospel of Matthew for our reflection (Matthew 21:28-32): “Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Other

Good Lessons From A Bad Example Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Let us use our present resources to influence, to make a great impact, to make a lasting difference for our future, for eternity.

This morning, as we are about to enter our Missions Month, we will look into investing in eternity. Let us read the parable of the shrewd steward at Luke 16:1-13.[1] We will look at what is dubbed as one the most difficult parables of the Lord. There are those who accuse the Lord of praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Oct 27, 2015

The fifth 'I AM' saying of Jesus in John. Describes His eternal care for His Sheep.

OUR GLORIOUS SHEPHERD JN 10:11-17 Dr. M Pope This is the fifth of our Lord’s I AM statements in John’s Gospel. Certainly in making this statement, He is contrasting Himself to the false shepherds who were in charge of the Jewish religion of that day. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Night Failures

Contributed by Walter Miller on Jan 14, 2010

There are many ways we fail Jesus, and we need to ponder on these failures, so that we can mature into what Christ calls us to be.

Bulletin and Sermon Notes/Outline: This is the full service outline for Good Friday , with several mini devotions inserted, instead of one long sermon. Atmosphere - Service is to start out: 1. joyful (disciples singing praise songs while leaving Passover/Seder meal), then turn to 2. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Even The Bad Times Are Good

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 16, 2021

Joseph's life is a testament to God's promise that He is always there and He can bless us even in the hardest of times.

Even the Bad Times Are Good By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Country Music 1. Building a sermon around the sentiment of a country music song could get a little dicey. 2. There were a few wholesome songs for us old enough to remember them. 3. Thus, the title of today’s lesson B. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word Is Good News

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

* God's word cleans completely, lasts forever, and helps us grow * Act accordingly - love each other sincerely, stand firm, and grow

It took Balfour Beatty 11 years to finish cleaning and painting the Forth Rail Bridge – sandblasting and using the latest epoxy-resin paint – 240,000 litres! Now it looks better than new, and the bridge’s cleaning and painting reputation (being a never-ending task), has gone forever. Or has it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

What Makes A Good Church Member?

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 23, 2013

This sermon was used on a Membership Sunday.

What Makes a Good Church Member? Acts 2:46,47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Friday Of The Lord’s Passion

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2020

There is God in us, in our suffering.

God’s humiliation of himself from a survivor of Auschwitz: “The SS hanged two Jewish men and a youth in front of the whole camp [of Auschwitz]. The men died quickly, but the death throes of the youth lasted for half an hour. ‘Where is God? Where is he?’ someone asked behind me. As the youth still ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023

How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Acts 22:3-4, Acts 22:6-8, 2 Timothy 1:12, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Come Follow Me - Even In Your Failures PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Our failures do not define us, but rather, they are opportunities for growth and deeper faith, and through the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we can rise above them and follow Him with courage and commitment.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to get real about something we've all faced - the sting of failure. Now, failure isn't something we like to talk about, especially in a church setting. We often feel like we have to put on a façade of perfection, but the reality is, we all stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Topics: Following Jesus, Difficult Times

Lessons Of Life By Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2014

We learn through Christ teachings things that we can look for.

LESSONS OF LIFE BY JESUS There are many lessons we learn in life that Jesus for told in the Holy Bible. 1. Learning in the school of affliction. David speaks of this in his writing in Psalms. Psalms 119: 71 It is good for me that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Denomination: Baptist