Sermons on Goodness:

How To Be A Good Church Member

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

Some things church members should be and do

1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Bad News

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Joy of Christmas

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Good News/Bad News

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

“FOR I SAY TO YOU, THAT UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” This may very well be the original “Good news/Bad news” line. Waddya want first? Good news, or bad news? The bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Word For Good Dads

Contributed by Jd Traylor on May 13, 2001

How to be a godly father

HANOVER BAPTIST CHURCH JUNE 18, 2000 J.D. Traylor, Pastor “God’s Word for Good Dads” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Working For Good

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 7, 2001

Joseph was "up against it" as a captive in Egypt but, God being with him, difficulties and disappointments turned into a "pattern for good".

ALL THINGS WORKING FOR GOOD St. Paul has some very encouraging words for people who are finding life hard, who are ’up against it’. ’We know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28). The apostle is writing to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

There are some fights that are worth fighting and others that are better avoided. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necess

Reasons to Fight the Good Fight (Acts 15:1-11) 1. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against “false brethren” who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's A Body Good For?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

No matter where we think we need to go in evangelism, Jesus has already been there ahead of us!

I am the good shepherd Festival2001 We are here as Christians who want to be of some use to God. We are here as individuals who understand that we have responsibility in the work of God- the family business- of helping people into personal relationships with God. We know that part of being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Clean Christian Living

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 29, 2001

Seven Areas that will help us live a more Christ centered life

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CLEAN CHRISTIAN LIVING 10-28-01 A.M. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia- The Lion: Not Safe, But Good Series

Contributed by Phillip Hearn on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon uses the "not safe, but good" designation of Aslan as a springboard to talk about the holiness and love of Christ.

Sermon: The Lion: Not Safe, But Good NOTE ON SERMON: We began and ended this sermon with a “readers theater” out of “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.” BLACK LUCY But we must save Mr. Tumnus, we must. LIGHTS UP NARRATOR Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were all huddled within Mr. and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For 'forgotten' People

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005

This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

[This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Need For Good Financial Administration Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004

(Part 2) This passage shows Paul’s desire and strategy for good financial administration.

THE NEED FOR GOOD FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (Part 2) (8:16) But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you in the heart of Titus. (17) For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. (18) With him we are sending the brother who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist