Sermons on Goodness:

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006

We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready To Do Whatever Is Good

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 15, 2006

A short sermon challenging us to think about what it means for us to be model Christian citizens, responding to the generosity of God.

Titus 3: 1-7 These seven verses contain a beautiful summary of the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord Jesus. They also contain a simple summary of what it means to be a model Christian citizen in a non Christian society. It now seems true to say that the UK is no longer a Christian country. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

How Good Is Your Imitation?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 15, 2004

Who are you imitating? This sermon talks about how we are to imitate Christ in our everyday life.

How Good is your Imitation? Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 31, 2004 Some of the best comedy that I have ever seen is when the comedian is imitating some other person, and they have it down just right. I think we have some young imitators up here right now, lets see if we can figure out who they are ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

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

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

The fact that Jesus "gave himself for us" describes the beauty of His good work of love for His people (John 15:13) and the benefit that they can expect from it (Rom.8: 1-4). The words "gave him" also emphasize that even though Jesus Died as a man, to be

Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in Titus 1:16,2:5,10 means not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Me God, For Good Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#14 and final message in the Nehemiah series. When the work is done and I have come to the end of this journey, I want God to remember me for good.

Book of Nehemiah Series #14 Nehemiah Chapter 13 Remember Me God, for Good By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 13:1-3, "On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is A Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

We all want to hear those words from our Master, but who will really be there? Many in the church will miss that great blessing because of uncommitted hearts.

WHO IS A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT? Sunday, May 07, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For God's Children

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

Good-Byes, The Rose, And The Crab

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2002

This is a must read, please read this?

Good-byes, the Rose, and the Crab By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

The church is still a great mystery to some.....

I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

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