Sermons on Goodness:

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Son, Bad Son

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News For Hard Times!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how hard the road may be there is good news for those who will trust in Jesus.

Good News For Hard Times! Acts 9:32-43 Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and learn of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. In your opinion, what makes for a good preacher? a. Probably get as many answers as responses! b. Fortunately, we can turn to Scripture to answer this (1 Tim. 4:6). 2. Here Paul uses the phrase, "A good minister of Jesus Christ." a. Way to do this: "Put the brethren in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

How To Get Good And Angry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly.

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly. Intro.: 1. Illust. Everyone has his/her pet peeve. Mine is bonehead motorists. You know the type-- the kind who see a sign that says, "Right lane closed ahead, merge left," and zoom past a long line of cars on the left and push in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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 restri

Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Local Boy Makes Good

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great.

Arenât high school reunions great ! Or, maybe they arenât so great. Personally, I avoid them. People at high schoolreunions usually gather around and do the old, "Do you remember so and so ? Do you remember when Bobby Jones did this, or Cindy Smith did that ?" "Do you remember the scandal it caused ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

The Best Offense Is A Good Defense

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 5, 2001

With many Universities football program gearing up, they are seeking the best defense. I found the ultimate. Check it out! ! !

THE BEST OFFENSE IS A GOOD DEFENSE Psalms 94:22 (22) But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. This time of year, all of the college football teams in America are trying to put together a game plan to win the National Championship title. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:22

Denomination: Baptist

You're In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

It all depends whose hands its in... Invite God to bring his hand in your life to keep you from harm and evil!

You’re In Good Hands That your hand would be with me and keep me from evil… IT DEPENDS WHOSE HANDS IT’S IN A basketball in my hands is worth about $19 A basketball in Shaquille O’Neal’s hands is worth about $19 million a year. It depends whose hands it’s in A baseball bat in my hands is worth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Michaelangelo Wasn't This Good

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 14, 2001

You and I are the masterpieces which God has re-created in the image of His Son.

Michelangelo Wasn’t This Good Ephesians 2:8-10 To many, Michelangelo was the greatest artist of all time, but there’s a greater masterpiece that has been created which Michelangelo, even with all of his talent, could never accomplish—YOU. You are a masterpiece of God, created in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Large-With Goodness Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for goodness like a dying person hungers for food or drink.

Living Large-With Goodness The Beatitudes Part 4 Rev. Gary A. Shockley Cornerstone Church September 30, 2001 Man On the Street Video- “What is a good person?” What does “being good” mean to you? The beatitude this morning from Matthew 5:6 is about goodness. The NLT puts it this way, “God blesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Methodist

Martha, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Martha’s response to Mary

She was a little steamed, actually she was a lot ticked and who could blame here. Sure she had been the one who had invited the company over, but it wasn’t just her home, I mean her sister could do a little bit to help out. Instead she just sat there staring up at their guest as if it was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan